New Nanny works hard for Girls
We have a new nanny, taking care of the older girls. Roy Ketring interviewed her and wrote the following article:
Flor Johanna Orozco López is just 20 years old and has been working at our Orphanage for only two months. She has in such a short time endeared herself to the girls that she takes care of some of whom are about her age. The Espinoza family speaks highly of her. She is a committed Christian as is her entire family. She accepted Jesus into her heart when she was 14 years old.
Johanna has been working since she was 14 years old to help her family pay the bills. Her father is a construction worker and during inclement weather there is no work for him. Johanna continues to help her family financially by sharing some of her salary that she receives working at our Orphanage.
Before coming to our Orphanage, she had saved up money for a long time to pay the cost of tuition to enter the university but she did not pass the entrance examination. It is not uncommon for bright students to not be able to pass the State’s entrance exam. The examination contains numerous unrelated superfluous questions that are designed to fail most of the applicants. The State school system is inexpensive as compared to private schooling and the entrance examination is designed to eliminate as many as possible.
She used the money that she had saved for school for dental work on her teeth and has braces.
Johanna was working at a factory before she came to the Orphanage. A girlfriend told her about this place. She told me she really likes kids and really enjoys her work here. This will be evident to all who should be privileged to meet her.
I asked her, “What would you like to say to the people that help this place.” Answer, “That they are very good people with noble hearts not because of the money that they donate but for the love and affection that they give. I thank them for this.”
I asked, “Would you like to return to your studies?” Answer, “Si, I would like to do this some day.” Her long term dream is to become an architect.
Do you know how long it is that you would like to stay here working with the kids? Answer, “A long time, I really don’t know how long.”
What goal or dream do you have for this place or for the children? Answer, “To help them with their studies. I want for them what they want.”
She is a fresh breath of air with a smile that reminds me of sunshine and joy. -Roy Ketring