Milagrito

Angel babies are the infants and young children parents lose as their precious lives are just beginning.Carlos Alvarez endured a difficult childhood. His parents were neglectful and abusive, both verbally and physically. At a young age, Carlos's father was sent to prison, and a wonderful man named Dennis entered his life. Dennis would give Carlos a beloved baby brother, Evan. Sadly, Dennis and Evan would be taken from Carlos. Losing the two people he loved most in the world made Carlos angry and reckless. He felt alone until he created his own family by forming a street gang.Carlos was on a dangerous path when he met the love of his life, Angelica. Under difficult circumstances, they brought a special little boy into the world-Denny Evan. Carlos falls completely in love with his son, even forsaking a troubled Angelica, whom he loved deeply. Carlos moves his son away from his home and past, creating a wonderful life for him and Denny. Nearing his seventh birthday, Denny has a terrible accident and passes away.Milagrito is an American story. It's a Mexican American story. A San Antonio, Texas, story. It's a story of loss, a story of faith, and a story of true love. It's a story of family, a story of breaking the cycle of poor parenting, and a story of people turning their lives around. Milagrito is a story of an angel baby and the father who could not come to terms with losing his son.