National Immigrants Day is a time to reflect on the journeys, struggles, and triumphs of individuals who leave their homelands in search of a better or safer life. This day holds a special place in our hearts at Homeland Language Services, where we understand the significance of migration and the value of unity. As we commemorate this day, we also acknowledge the ongoing global situations, such as the wars in Ukraine and Israel, which continue to force people to seek refuge and new beginnings.
To shed light on this, we’d like to share the inspirational story of our Co-founders: Christian, Luis, and Ernesto Lanazca, and their family’s history of migration:
Luis and his brothers Ernesto and Christian, originally from Lima, Peru, hail from a family of 12 siblings, comprising seven sisters and five brothers. His father, Ernesto, spent a significant portion of his time working in distant mining camps in the Andes, with limited opportunities to be with his family except during his annual leave. These circumstances made life exceedingly challenging.
Their mother, Ines, emerged as the family’s cornerstone during these trying times. Drawing strength from her devout Catholic faith, she imparted her values and moral principles to her children. The family learned to navigate life on a tight budget, with Ines emphasizing that unity was the key to surmounting adversity.
The first significant turning point arose when the eldest sister in the family, Rose, discerned an opportunity to immigrate to the United States. After five years of diligent savings, she secured a plane ticket and embarked on a journey to a foreign land. Following her lead, two more sisters, Lucy and Giovanna, also undertook this journey, discovering not only fresh opportunities but also love in the United States. Their actions underscored the family’s deep-rooted belief that the family should always remain together.
However, a tragic event unfolded in 1988 when their father, Ernesto, succumbed to a sudden stroke. While it was an emotionally challenging period for the family, it served as a poignant reminder of the importance of unity. The three sisters who had gained U.S. citizenship remembered their family’s unwavering principle of supporting and assisting one another. To reunite the entire family, they pooled their resources and initiated the legal process to bring their remaining siblings and mother to the United States. This decision exemplified their commitment to preserving family bonds in the face of adversity.
Today, all 12 siblings, including their 92-year-old mother Ines, reside in the United States. Their story exemplifies the power of family, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life. The Lanazca family’s journey mirrors the experiences of countless immigrants who come to a new land in search of hope, safety, and the chance for a brighter future.
Global Challenges and Migration:
We must also acknowledge the contemporary challenges faced by immigrants worldwide. Events like the wars in Ukraine and Israel have displaced countless families, forcing them to seek refuge and a new beginning in foreign lands.
The global community must extend its support and compassion to those facing these hardships. The National Immigrants Day reminds us of the resilience, hope, and unity that characterize the immigrants’ experiences.
Homeland Language Services has a huge team of professionals who work remotely. We provide interpreting services that can be accessed from any city or state. The foreign-born individual can get the needed social service in his native language with the help of an Over-the-Phone Interpreter or attend a telemedical appointment with a doctor with the help of a Video Remote interpreter. These services are affordable and easy to use because the certified interpreter can be in touch at any time and in any place: just a device, like a smartphone or computer, is needed. Our services are available in more than 100 languages. Furthermore, our company has offices in California, Florida, New York, Texas, and other states, and we can provide onsite interpreting services as well. There are some cases when an interpreter offline is needed for the meeting. Homeland Language Services offers simultaneous and consecutive interpretations. Our services help immigrants to feel at home in the US.
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