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My Family has Hit Rock Bottem

By: Tia- H
Washington, Grade: 4

I've been in the fields all day today,making a total of $5.00.My papa lost his job about a month ago,so I'm in charge of making the money.I could barley breath out in the fields.I was right,I knew those dark skyes meant a dust storm.So far I'm telling you my life.
Every day i'm out on the fields,working from 5 a.m.-7p.m,trying to make money to feed my family.I used to have seven brothers and sisters,but now I only have four.Two of my brothers and one of my sisters died from either hungar or the flu.
This month my papa has to get a job for our familys other needs.The money I'm kaming isn't enough.We might have to move into a smaller house soon,but I really hope not.Besides money troubles,everything has been going okay.Hopefully, everything goes well in the future.I'll be back,maybe.
 

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