But one day my dad told us that we had to leave. This was not our country any more and our lives were in danger. I was nine at the time, knew nothing about politics and this made no sense to me. So my dad built a wooden suitcase and we left, living our...MásBut one day my dad told us that we had to leave. This was not our country any more and our lives were in danger. I was nine at the time, knew nothing about politics and this made no sense to me. So my dad built a wooden suitcase and we left, living our apartment, furniture, car and everything that did not fit in the suitcase behind. The only toy I could take was my little Teddy bear, Mariniere.