this experience he commented, "From then on, there was enough work to feed the family," and then added, "The rest of the tree stumps stayed there." Throughout his life, Alphy had a strong faith, and he passed this on to his family. Throughout their married life, Alphy and Margurita gathered the family together before bedtime to pray. They would say the rosary every night. Margurita would often say, "The family that prays together, stays together." 67