Arlindo Chimbanda's Story

Arlindo Chimbanda story Arlindo Chimbanda was born in Angola Africa. Arlindo family was one sister and three brothers and his mom. The army was coming to fight in the city. Arlindo’s family lived in the city.Angola was very dangerous because Angola had war and fighting. Arlindo’s dad was in America working for the government and going to school.. Arlindo’s family moved to the countryside with his grandparents because the army was going to the city.The army was coming with guns and tanks to kill people. Arlindo’s mom, sister, and brothers were scared. Arlindo said, “While the army was shooting outside, we were hiding in the bathtub.” They were in the house for a week. Angola’s war was like a horror movie. …show more content…
The plan was to go to America, but they had to go Portugal first. When the family was in Portugal, they had to live in one room apartment with six people because they didn’t have money. In the apartment was one bed,one stove,and one chair. They lived in Portugal for 18 months. Arlindo’s family moved to America to be with his dad. They were scared. Arlindo was 7 years old when he came to America.They had been apart for 2 years. Arlindo saw his dad when he walked off the airplane. That was Arlindo favorite childhood memory. Arlindo’s family didn’t have money because they didn’t earn much in Angola. Many friends helped the family by giving them clothes, paying for the house,and buying food. They also received help from the church through prayers for his family.Arlindo’s mom and the kids didn’t speak English.They spoke Portuguese.Arlindo’s dad was busy because he worked and went school.His mom took care of the family.They went to church every