"My grandparents are the most amazing grandparents in the world. Every value that I have, I see in living color in my grandparents' lives. They are happy people, and show us by their example that what's important is not life's difficulties, but how we deal with them. they are always doing things for other people and never look for anything in return. You really know how much of an impact they have had on the world by the huge number of people who love and respect them. They are role models to all.
  When their children were young, both were involved in their schools. Since the schools couldn't afford music teachers, my grandmother paled the piano and produced annual musicals. When their children grew up, they became involved in many community organizations, usually as leaders. They raised funds for St. Thomas University by putting on annual Oktoberfests and Holiday parties, where my grandmother's songs were sung by all."
     -Caitlin McAuliffe

Ligia & Joseph with 12 of 14 grandchildren