This beautiful tough looking woman before you is my aunt Hortencia, or as my family calls her “Tencha.” As a young lady she decided to honor her country and join the Mexican Military. Throughout her career she experienced sexism and oppression for being a woman, but she overcame all that . She believed in herself and was able to achieve many impressive military achievements She has told me so many interesting stories of her time serving, and has practically traveled through all of Mexico. My aunt has no children, but makes up for it in Godchildren; I being one of them. I really love my aunt and look up to her and hope to some day make her proud, just like she made my family proud. :D
That's very brave of your aunt and there should be more women like your aunt!!!
ReplyDeleteIt must be nice to listen to all those stories.
ReplyDeletethat is so cool! she sounds like a very interesting person and i bet her stories are awesome.
ReplyDeleteGO TECHNA! It's so awesome that you have such a brave and strong Aunt! We should have more women to show their pride in our country! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool. It makes me happy that there are strong women like your aunt.
ReplyDeleteYou should enjoy the time she is home before she leaves for military again.
ReplyDeleteWow, I didn't know they allowed women in the Mexican military! We could use women like her here.
ReplyDeleteAunt Tencha, you rock!
SuZ
That is so cool, and the picture makes her look like a even more braver woman than you disribed
ReplyDeleteYou have the most Fantastic Blog Entries! I loved everyone of them, especially “Tencha.” The story was very inspirational and emotional. I love the style of writing you have done for all of your blogs. You are a very good writer. Your Blogs surely shows your personality: Caring, Smart, and Loving! Thanks for Sharing! – The Bee
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