BY: Tony Traficante
The piazza overflowed with family and friends waiting to see loved ones off to America. It was a dream come true for those set to depart, while apprehension and anxiety consumed those left behind.
They cried, hugged, and kissed. Mothers, wives and innamorati sobbed bitterly: “Cari, ti aspetiammo! Per la Madonna, dove vai? A così lontano. Chi ti guarderà? Come faccio senza di te? Quando tornerai da noi? Ti aspetiammo giorno per giorno. Prego che Dio ti protegga e ti riporti indietro sano e salvo.” We shall wait for you. You are going so far away. Who will look after you? What will I do without you? I pray to God to watch over you and return you safely and sound.
SOURCE: https://orderisda.org
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