Chapter One “Reaching the Sky” How I managed to rise from the ground and now feel like I’m touching the sky. Gallery Paula, My mother, Carmen and BerthaMr. Victor Dimas Gutierrez Castillo, Joaquina Gtz.Nava, Mrs. Martina Nava Gomez, Apolinar Gtz. Nava, Moises GtzAt 6 years oldAt 12 years oldAt 13 years oldUncle Pablo GutierrezAt 18 years oldAt 15 years oldApolinar Avila N.Carlos Gtz.R,Isidra Gtz.Alberto Gtz.R.Delfina, dad, my nephew Rafaelito and meJuan Avila N and Juan Avila AdameMateo Avila, My father, Bertha, Carmen, and My motherDad Poli and Mom Cuca Paula Avila GtzReynaldo, Ezequiel, David, Castañeda, El chino, El Tepoztlán, El borracho, La gorda,Erick Cortéz, Perdomo BuenoRicardo, Angelita and MaricruzRicardoCándido Ávila Nava