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Mayra was thirteen when she came tp El Sauzal. |
Our Kids' Stories: Mayra
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Mayra is more outgoing and confident then when she first arrived.
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Spring 2005
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Roy interviewed Mayra, a spunky seventeen-year-old. Although her family circumstances are sad, Mayra has found a new family at the Orphanage.
Roy: How many years have you lived here at the Orphanage?
Mayra: I have lived here four years.
R: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
M: We total eight children.
R: Where do your brothers and sisters live?
M: I have a brother who lives with my father in Acapulco. The rest live in Mexicali. I am the youngest.
R: And your mama?
M: She died and I do not know my father.
R: Do you like your school.
M: Si. My grades are so-so.
R: What goals do you have for the future. What do you want to do or be?
M: I would like to be a professional hair dresser.
R: How do you feel being in this place?
M: I like being here.
R: What is it that you like about being here?
M: I am treated very nice here. I ended up here and I feel very good about that.
R: : Who are you best friends?
M: Betty, and just everyone. They are all very nice. I have a special relationship with Celia and Nancy and Norma are my best friends.
R: What about Josue and Lilia?
M: They are good people and for me they are like my parents.
R: Why is Betty so special for you?
M: I look to her as my mama. I can confide in her and she is very caring and affectionate. I love her very much. When I have problems she helps me a lot and gives me advice. Afterwards I feel much better.
R: Do you feel love in this place?
M: Si, I feel the love here and I feel like they are my family.
R: Did you know anything about Jesus before you came to this Orphanage? What do you think about Him?
M: Before I came here I did not know Jesus. I think that He is someone very good. I give thanks to Him . He loves us. He is love. He died for all of us.
R: Would you like to say something to those who help this place?
M: Gracias for everything that you send to us.
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