Maribel Santana-Texidor – författare

Text in Spanish: Two daughters, who are identical twins, born and raised in Hartford, CT, decided to document the life of their adoptive father (Papi). In Tuesdays with Morrie, author Maribel Santana-Texidor and her sister Marisol Santana-Texidor share some of the great lessons they learned from Papi, which shaped their lives. These lessons were captured during intimate moments where Papi describes his childhood, his move to the United States, his job as a laborer, and moments of love and marriage. The lessons on how to maintain a healthy marriage and raise a family are invaluable. We also explore the importance of meeting challenges with humility. You will be intrigued by his love and level of commitment to his wife who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He kept his promise to never leave her, until his passing in 2021. This included never placing her in a skilled nursing facility. And so, Papi became her caregiver for over 10 years, and when he was forced to undergo back surgery (spinal stenosis), his two daughters quickly moved in to care for Mami. Papi was in a rehab center for many weeks and couldn't wait to recover so he could be reunited with his wife. You will be inspired by his life, and you will appreciate the many lessons he shares.