I can't believe our beautiful Lily is 16 years old! Where does the time go? We had a low-key birthday this year. She and her soccer team had a 5-1 victory over another local team. In the evening we headed to Texas Roadhouse, where she asked us not to embarrass her, while she enjoyed a full rack of pork ribs! Then we headed home to blow the candles out on a cake her daddy bought her.
We also received an update on her birth family and what a joy it was to see them looking so happy and healthy!
Kim Gjerde
Lilian Bernardina Yac López
Me comuniqué con Lily y me dice: Estamos en Tucurú, Alta Verapaz y quedé que me debe llamar cuando esté en la Capital.
Les leí la carta y contesta:
Nosotros les deseamos un bendecido año nuevo 2,022 que en su hogar reine la paz y el amor.
Lily y Kim nos alegramos que se hayan recuperado del Covid y que estén bien.
Todos se deben cuidar por el frío porque afecta la salud.
Le deseamos a Lily suerte y éxitos en sus partidos del deporte que práctica.
Nos alegramos por los logros de Lily en cuánto a sus estudios y que sea una líder positivo de un grupo.
Es un honor ser la dama de una quinceañera amiga, felicidades Lily.
Lily trabajar en lo que te gusta es una bendición, ser salvavidas qué hermosa labor.
Tener oportunidad de aprender a manejar un carro es una dicha pero a la vez es un compromiso porque andar en carretera es peligroso porque hay conductores irresponsables, impacientes y borrachos, con cuidado por favor.
Lily comenta: Estuvimos en Tucurú 15 días en la Iglesia Evangélica, predicando de parte de nuestra Iglesia.
Susana tiene 13 años de edad, no asiste a la Escuela y su argumento es: No estamos en un solo lugar, no le gusta la Escuela y por eso no estudia.
Todas nuestras actividades lo hacemos en familia.
Nadie de la familia ha padecido de Covid y tienen sus vacunas.
Mensajes de la Familia:
Lily te amamos, somos felices saber de ti y que seas una niña activa, social y feliz.
Kim, Olav y Ashton, muchas gracias por todo el amor en su corazón para Lily y por apoyarnos con los víveres para nosotros es de bendición la comunicación que Dios los proteja de todo mal.
A loose translation (not 100% accurate done by the finder's son)
I got in touch with Lily and she said: “We are located at Tucuru, Alta Verapaz, and agreed with her to phone me when she is in Guatemala City.”
I read the letter and she answered:
“We wish you a year full of blessings, peace and love. Lily and Kim, it makes us happy to know both are already recovered from COVID-19. Please take care of each other and always wear a surgical mask. We wish each family member success in their daily activities.”
“It makes us happy to know that Lily has several achievements in her studies. It's great that she is a positive leader in the group. Lily, it is such a blessing for me to be able to know you are doing what you love. I know you will be saving several lives during your development. You have the opportunity to drive a car but at the same time, it is an enormous responsibility. Please be careful because there are people on the highway who drive at high speeds.”
Lily commented: “We spent 15 days at Tucuru in an evangelical church preaching and discussing God.”
Susana is 13 years old, she doesn’t go to school and her argument is: “We are constantly moving from one place to another. I don't enjoy school and it makes me mad.” She doesn't like school at all and that is the reason why she doesn't study. We do several activities as a family.”
“No one in the family has had COVID-19 and we already got vaccinated.”
Message from the family:
“Lily we love you so much, it makes us happy to receive news from you and it's great that you are sociable. Please continue increasing the number of real friends and be the kind of person who everyone loves.”
“Kim, Olav, and Ashton, thanks for the love you provide to Lily. Also for supporting us with supplies which are an amazing upgrade in our family diet. God Bless You!”
