127 | Uncle Leli and Aunti Carmen

Aunti Carmen is the sister of my Nana Mary, and Leli is her husband. Growing up, I had heard stories about what life was like for my family in Malta and their experience coming to America. But this is definitely the most detail I have ever gotten. Hearing them talk, I was struck by how different life is when survival is not a given. I feel like there are so many things I have the luxury of focusing on and caring about because I am not worried about day-to-day survival. And that gave me a deeper appreciation for the struggle that my family has gone through to create the life that I have today. 

00:00:20 Life in Malta
00:09:20 Coming to America
00:19:20 Getting Married
00:26:24 Financial Journey
00:41:06 Leli & Work
00:47:52 Carmen & The Family
01:03:54 World War II
01:23:20 My Nana
01:31:58 Death
01:41:22 Final Message

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