A story of the times. Jos矇 and his family live in small town in the department of Sacatep矇quez, Guatemala. Their life, which is simple and good, becomes challenging when their earnings become insufficient to maintain the family. Concerned for the welfare of his family whom he loves, Jos矇 makes the difficult decision to make his way to the United States in search of work opportunities. Based on a story told to the author, this book recounts Jos矇's journey north as well as examines the effect of his absence on the family he leaves behind.This is the same great story, now told in the past tense. Teachers, this book is suitable for level 2 with some knowledge of the past tense.