My cousin Maria was the most impressive person I have ever met in my life. He was born with many problems and she could not speak, but she did not understand us literally either, although she did perceive familiar voices, and sang with joy when she heard us. Doctors gave her 4 hours of live, but until recently she died at almost 18 years of age, due to brain death. We will always remember your bravery and endurance, María.
