Here is what Fred had to say:
***MARY CONSUELO ESPARZA
SEPTEMBER 20, 1924 - JUNE 6, 2006 (Fred's Mom)
My mom suddenly passed away after a massive stroke today at 3:15PM in Las Cruces, New Mexico. I just arrived from Las Cruces, NM today when I received the call.
My deepest thanks to all of you for your kindness to me and my family.Please keep my family and I in your prayers for the next 10 days of mourning. We will be silent.
My mom is resting now.***
Fred is a close friend of mine and a terrific speaker,via radio,television,or one-on-one w/ legislation....you name it.He continues to fight for fairness for all ex-offenders who make a mistake,pay the price,and are tossed to the dogs afterwards w/ little to hardly no chance of making it in the free world.He's a good person w/ a huge heart.I didn't know his Mom personally,but she must have been a real gem to instill such morals and values in Fred.My heart goes out to him and his family at this time.
His link is to the right in my list of faves in case you would like to send him a hug or whatever.
Friday, June 9, 2006
FRED BRITO LOSES MOM
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Fred sounds like a good man. I agree, after one has done their time they should not have to carry a stigma around with them.
My brother did something foolish in his youth and had to serve 3 yrs in prison. (drugs) The only way he was able to get a good job was to not tell employers about his felony. Luckily they don't ALWAYS check.
Very sorry to read that Fred's mother passed on. I'm with you, she must've been a gem if she raised such a good hearted and supportive man to others. I shall fly over there shortly and pass on my condolences.
I know it doesn't seem like I'm here that often lately, and ok, I'm not around as much as I used to be. But I hope you're checking your statcounter cos I've been coming in reading and disappearing again without commenting (*holds up hand* yeah, I confess to lurkerdom *sigh*)
Was very sorry to read that your Aunt Sue passed away, but am pleased that she is no longer in such pain. It's a double edged sword isn't it?
I hope that everything works out to everyone's benefit with Scootie. You sound so devoted to him and he obviously loves being with you...stability is so important to him at this stage. I don't believe you're 'using' him to make you feel better...it seems to me you have a genuine want to give this young boy the very best start to life. I also think that no matter how many mistakes we make, we have trouble getting past what we've done to others...your girls wouldn't be coming over and visiting or saying such things if they REALLY didn't want to be a part of your life. We screw up, we're human, we cope the best we know how to, but that doesn't mean we don't learn from it. You've learnt heaps over the years since, and it's time to try letting some of the past go(yeah yeah, I know I'm sounding all righteous etc, don't mean to be, just talking from my own experiences...and still struggling to let some of my past go too...double standards is what it's called lol).
Hope you're feeling a lot better after the accident and your back and neck are improving heaps. So how many different ways did you want to hurt that clown in front of the truck??
Oceanbug*I bet you don't run and lock your purse in the trunk when your brother comes over to visit.lol...(not that I was a theif)...but yea,that IS the stigma that is put on us.Bummer,but I guess it's the price I chose to pay when I chose to do what I did.Ohhh daaang,did that make sense?
Lisa*Your such a sweety for taking a minute to let Fred know he's being thought of.I can't imagine losing either one of my Mom's.I say either one...as in my step-mom has been my mom since I was a 3 year old,and not always being with my birth mother,still I can't imagine that loss.You have such a kind heart.
Also w/ Aunt Sue.To be honest,she hung in here longer than we all expected after being in and out of the hospital w/ her heart surgeries.But the cancer really wasn't even expected,and when it was found,it took over and the pain was unreal for her.So seeing her sleep peacefully was almost a relief I think.
Thanks for the props.Your too sweet.I just know I enjoy seeing him eat,seeing him play,and ask questions after question,and wait...while I'm on that...I really forgot how many questions my two shot at me while trying to watch a good movie.LOL...Reminds me...I'll post the thought.
But anyways,I see you think alot like me.ha ha because if he didn't wind up in critical condition from his 2nd wreck 3 or 4 minutes after he caused ours,I believe I did and still do want to put him back in critical condition if he's out.Can you believe after he had the 2nd wreck,he hit the BIG BIG Winnsboro Presbyterian Hospital sign,tearing it to h*** and back?I suppose the nut couldn't have totalled out in a better place,huh? RIGHT in front of the only hospital in this teenie-weiney town!
Your such a genuine sweety,Lisa-Lou-Lou,btw.(yea,that would be a real country Texan middle name,I think)ha ha
sending you a big-o air hug.
I gave Fredster a call right after I got the email and I could hear in his voice that he was having a hard time with it. I can't say I blame the man. I basically let him know if there's anything he needs at all, all he has to do is let me know and I'll pull whatever strings are at my disposal to do it. We didn't get to talk long as he was kinda busy in making whatever preps needed to be made but My heart went out to him.
Everyone just keep him in your thoughts and prayers as this is gonna be a rough time for him. .
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YES, MY MOM IS GONE... AND YES... I HAVE HAVING A VERY HARD TIME WITH IT. BUT NOW I HAVE MY DAD TO THINK ABOUT. HE IS LOST WITHOUT HIS COMPANION OF 52 YEARS. I AM STICKING BY HIM LIKE GLUE... HE IS ALL THAT I HAVE LEFT.
I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU. LOSING A MOM OR ANY PARENT FOR THAT MATTER IS A SAD EXPERIENCE... SO TAKE A MOMENT AND HUG YOUR PARENTS OR LOVED ONES. WE NEVER KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE TAKEN AWAY. I WAS SO GLAD THAT FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS THAT I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH AND TAKING CARE OF MY MOM AND DAD. I KNOW SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE. NO MORE SUFFERING.. JUST JOY AND PEACE, AS SHE WATCHES OVER ME FROM AFAR.
FINALLY, I AM IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO... SURROUNDED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I WILL BE HERE UNTIL JUNE 18TH WHEN I WILL RETURN TO LOS ANGELES, PACK UP MY HOUSE AND MOVE TO NEW MEXICO, WHERE MY MOM IS BURIED AND MY DAD IS. BUT I WILL BE BACK IN THE SWING OF THINGS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MY WORK IS NOT DONE. YOU WILL HEAR FROM ME ON COMPUTER SOON.
DATELINE NBC WILL AIR MY STORY ON JULY 9TH ON NBC. TAKE A LOOK... MEANWHILE... IF ANYONE NEEDS TO CONTACT ME.. I AM ON MY CELL AT: 505-496-5800 OR 323-839-3141.
THANKS TAMMI... FOR YOUR KIND WORDS... AND TAKES AGAIN TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR HEARTFELT KINDNESS.
MY MOM WAS MORE THAN A GEM. SHE WAS MY FRIEND, MY PROTECTOR AND MY LIFE.
REMEMBER...
"A BELL IS JUST A BELL UNTIL YOUR RING IT.
A SONG IS JUST A SONG UNTIL YOU SING IT.
LOVE WAS NOT PUT INTO YOUR HEART TO STAY, LOVE IS ONLY LOVE WHEN YOU GIVE IT AWAY"
SWEET DREAMS MOMMA...
FRED BRITO
PUBLICADVOCATE@GMAIL.COM
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