Nory is a lovely 18 year old who came to Pat’s Place from Hope House. Hope House is a girls’ orphanage. Nory “graduated” from Hope House but had not finished school. By taking her into Pat’s Place, she will have the opportunity to finish the Peruvian equivalent of High School, and possibly continue on to University.
Lina was raped by a family member and became pregnant. She was so distressed by the situation that she tried to commit suicide. She came to Pat’s Place directly after being discharged from the hospital. She is a deeply compassionate young woman who cares deeply for the other residents. Her baby is due near the end of May. Maybe it will arrive on my birthday!
Katty and her mother Yolanda were the second family to move into Pat’s Place. Although Yolanda has since moved on, Katty remains at Pat’s Place so she will be able to continue her education. From a very young age, Katty had been left home alone to fend for herself while her mother was out trying to earn a living to support them. Now 12, Katty realizes that she does not have many opportunities without an education. She is quite bright, and along with Lina, one of my best Spanish teachers!
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