Here's the story of how my parents met

[calamityjanie]

My father met my mother in Monclova, Coahuila (Mexico).  He was there for three days starting December 24, 1975, and his father (my grandfather José) asked her mom (my grandmother), "Julia, won't you give me one of your daughters so that she can marry my son?  He is a workhorse. ("burro para trabajar

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[bibdigits]

So cute! It's amazing that they have stayed and grown together when their meeting was forced and (seemingly) random. How old were they? How did your dad's dad and your mom's mom know each other?

[calamityjanie]

My dad was 26 and my mom was 29. I think it's funny how they decided to get married and they barely knew each other. I thought they had seen each other more, but nope, it was just that one visit. And yet, they are perfect for each other. I have never seen them fight. Sure, they argue about stupid stuff, but they have never raised their voices at each other.

[calamityjanie]

Thanks!

[doofusgrrl]

:)
so interesting and intense, yet very sweet! just amazing.

[calamityjanie]

Thanks! I'm glad my mom decided to go with him, or else I wouldn't have been born.

[doofusgrrl]

me too! also, so courageous on both their parts. incredible folks they are.

[indecisive_1]

Such a cool story!

[calamityjanie]

Thanks, I needed to write it down for posterity

[halfjapanesesal]

This is so sweet, Janie! Thank you for sharing.