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Amanece en Chicago y los vientos se dejan sentir en esta ciudad que nos acogió hace más de una década. Para nuestra familia conformada por Tom, Marquito y quien escribe las cosas no han sido fácil en el proceso de adaptarnos a una convivencia que tiene en su hogar a un niño con las discapacidades de mi hijo. Uno de los factores que han hecho posible una vida en armonía  son los eres humanos que nos acompañan en el día a día.  

Marquito & Francis

Francis Borjas (cariñosamente llamada La Flaca), la asistenta personal de Marco, llego a Chicago hace diecinueve años para establecerse en la misma ciudad que nosotros. De nacionalidad mexicana, casada con dos hijos, Francis llega todas las mañanas a  nuestro hogar, nos regala una hermosa sonrisa y toda la disponibilidad de un ser humano especialmente bello, creativo, dispuesto y amoroso. Francis es más que la asistente personal de Marco, es nuestra  amiga, una parte importante en la estabilidad emocional de la familia.

La Flaca

Para nadie es un misterio que manejar el día a día de un niño como Marco implica mucho desgaste físico y emocional que se suma a las tensiones propias y normales de todos los miembros.  Francis es ese oasis, que nos permite descansar o podernos regalar momentos de relax que como seres humanos individuales necesitamos para nuestra tranquilidad emocional.

Disfrutando de un paseo en el centro de Chicago

Gracias a Francis podemos disfrutar de una salida de casa a tomarnos un café o ir al teatro, trabajar como cualquier mamá o papá entendiendo que nuestros hijos se encuentran bien cuidados en casa, tener una rutina de trabajo que reclama toda nuestra atención o ir al Yoga para relajar tensiones. Estas actividades no podrían realizarse, sino estuviera Francis con nosotros y ser un soporte en todo sentido para todos los miembros de la casa.

Un rico y merecido descanso

The love I have for my son

Marquito has fun in the pool with his daddy!!

                                      The Best Thing About Me Is You

Always positive thought!

Our "secret" to ensure our success in life, give smiles to everyone

Live day to day with joy and with a beautiful smile

Life is too short to do what makes you feel happier

Water Sensory therapy with Marquito!

You can stay in therapy your whole life, but you've got to live life and not talk about life.

I find a therapy in playing water, in many different ways.

To go into therapy is an adventure, I know I'll feel so much better afterwards.

The greatest healing therapy is friendship, smile, patience and love.

Happiness in a Hospital

Happiness is spiritual, born of truth and love. therefore it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it.

Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others happy.

There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.

Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.

Be happy with what you have and are, be generous with both, and you won't have to hunt for happiness.

Marquito and his grandpa Nonno Ricardo

My father is a great grandfather. He's a wonderful grandfather.
Marquita's grandfather had a particularly important influence on his life, even though we didn't visit him often,  because he lives out of the country.

The most important thing my father taught me was that the most noble way to use your skills, intellect and energy is to defend the marginalized against those with the greatest power.

What advice do I tell my grandson? I listen to him

 There is no grandfather who does not adore his grandson. They are enjoyed.

My childhood memories of my father is wonderful. Marquito's grandfather has a spirited, humorous personality.

Autism & Down Syndrome Monday Motivation

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”  Confucius

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”  Henry David Thoreau

Down Syndrome Awareness day March 21st

March 21st is Down Syndrome Awareness day! 

When my son was born with Down Syndrome

My treasure

My dream come true

You are the light of my day My angel!!

My most wonderful feeling


 Marquito, at last I’ve found you, you are my own perfect radiance!

You arrived in my life as the most beautiful rainbow after the storm.

With a wonderful smile that turns everything into light and joy.

Your hands express in every embrace, the most sincere and beautiful emotion.

Your sweet and clear look is the engine to all our achievements.

Our unique connection and complicity expresses all sounds.

The most beautiful melody, making the world exceptional and fascinating.

Each step is a reward for the hard work and tenacity of your innocent being.

I proudly see you walk through life and I say to myself

“If he can, so can I”. You are a great inspiration, my Marquito,

Tender angel,

Gift from God.

To speak of you, is to speak of love.

Seeing and contemplating you each instant of my life, is sweet wisdom.

Your silences and lack of silences, is the communication of our souls and hearts.

Your sole innocence, your smile makes of my life a gorgeous rainbow.

You are made up of love, made up of kisses, hugs, affection; you are gentleness and tenderness personified. You are my son, a piece of heaven.

My dream made true, the angel of my dreams come true, love turned human, full of tenderness, innocence and love. A treasure called miracle of life and hope.

This is you, my dear Marquito.

The most wonderful inspiration, a perfectly made masterpiece

You came to this life as another gift, and that does not make you any different

This makes you a super special person, because you are my champion,

My son, dearest ray of light.

You were born to fill my life with much love and hope.




© copyright 2014

Martha Genetz

My most precious treasure-Marquito

"The Best thing about Life is our Children "

I am the mother of a child who has the most beautiful smile in the world!