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LOCAL Thursday 26 January 2023

Aruba to me

and having a child of my
own to realize how spe-
cial my Aruban heritage is.
My grandmother came to
Aruba from Anguilla at the
age of 12 and my grand-
father came from Saba to
work for Standard Oil.

When I visit Aruba with my
husband and son I get to
visit family. I get to hear the
stories of my mother's child-
hood and see the church
where my grandfather was
ordained in 1975 as a priest.
I get to watch my son play
at the beaches his great-
grandparents enjoyed. I
get to hear the stories my
mom and uncle have of
growing up on the island. It's
amazing to watch my son
experience Aruba and en-
joy it so much! I love hear-
ing stories from my mother's
memory of the hospital she
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vacation memory. Isn’t ney Margazano (Heyliger- tage and thankful my son is
that a special way to keep Webb). learning and appreciating
your best moments alive? it too!”
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ting photos, text or any oth- “Aruba to me is going back In the photo: Her husband
er materials, you give per- to my roots. I grew up in Matthew and her son Nigel.
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