Naomi Priscila Concha Sequeiros - Gastronomy

This is my fruit story:

I am always grateful to God and Esperanza de Ana for everything they have given me and my family. I have lived in Esperanza de Ana since I was tiny, when I arrived with my older sister. At first, everything was a little strange, but I felt more comfortable with everyone as the days passed.

They raised me with so much love that I always enjoyed being with them. I loved playing volleyball with Brother Jim and consistently winning, and I loved seeing who found more frogs with Sister Tony Kay on the way to church on Sundays. She always smiled, which gave me a lot of happiness and peace. Also, when we prepared food for everyone with Brother Jim, French Toast on Sundays, and pizza on Thursdays with Sister Delia or Sister Anita, she let me sleep with her because I had nightmares.

They also challenged me to memorize verses and say them after lunch; they taught me all the good and bad things about growing up, but always with the help of God. I love you all, and you will always be in my heart.

Through Esperanza de Ana, I learned about faith, discovered God, and made it a part of my life. They helped my family a lot, helped us grow in unity and faith, and inexplicably united us. I will always be grateful for this journey of faith.

Esperanza de Ana helped me a lot with my personal and academic progress. They always encouraged me to do my best in every aspect, challenged me to improve daily, and showed me what I could do. They never belittled me for my mistakes and even gave me more love. Sometimes, I didn't want to do my homework, but Sister Anita managed to motivate me and push me to keep going.

I will always be grateful for all your help and love. If it weren't for your help and motivation, I wouldn't be where I am now. Your support has been invaluable to me.

I am also very grateful to my parents. They never left me alone, gave me the strength not to give up, and when I felt like I couldn't do it anymore, they were there to support me and tell me that I could do anything with the help of God. They were another motivation not to give up. Their support was always unconditional. I love them very much.

I am a culinary school graduate, and I owe it all to God, Esperanza de Ana, my family, and my efforts. I will be sincere: it was not easy at all; there were times when I thought I could not go on, the tiredness was killing me, there were days when I was very discouraged, and I distanced myself from God. But they never left me alone, which was enough to keep going. God always sent the right words through Sister Anita and Sister Irma. With the financial help provided, I was able to achieve it so soon.

Thanks to all of you, I am where I am today. I promise to go far and help more children fulfill their dreams and achieve many things in their lives.

I am currently working at the bakery in San Antonio in Miraflores. I like it, and it is going very well. I still have many projects to complete, and I will complete them all. Thank you.

Naomi