Date Build: Friday 15th - Saturday 16th, November 2024
FAMILY INFORMATION
MOTHER: Saira
Age: 29 years old
Job: snack seller
Salary weekly: $60 US
CHILDREN:
Belen - 6 years old
LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:
To whom it may concern, my name is Saira Lizeth Arellano García. I am 29 years old and i'm the mother of a six-year-old daughter, Belén Alejandra Magallanes Arellano. I have had the blessing of raising Belén by my side since she was born. In our story, I lived with my daughter’s father for three years, but we separated in 2021. Since then, we have been living in my mother’s home. For nearly two years, she welcomed us in. I started working, and to care for my daughter, I enrolled her in a public daycare, though we often struggled with transportation, impacting our finances. When my daughter turned four, the daycare could no longer accept her. With no trusted person to care for her, I left my job. I used my savings, those ones that initially meant for a car, i used it to start a small business selling popsicles in local markets. It was a challenging time, especially as her father also stopped providing financial support. During this hardship, God helped us through my brother and his wife, who welcomed us into their home. We moved in with my brother on August 21, 2022, in the Ejido Lázaro Cárdenas neighborhood. Since then, I managed to enroll my daughter in kindergarten and found a job, slowly rebuilding our life plans. My brother’s unconditional support has allowed me to resume saving for a car, as well as begin the divorce and custody process for my daughter. Currently, we live in my brother’s guest room, which measures about three square meters and barely fits our belongings and two beds. Although we share expenses for utilities, I cover personal costs, like gas, car maintenance, clothes, and my daughter’s education. After working at a factory without growth opportunities, I decided to start a small business, allowing me more time with my daughter and my sister-in-law. I sell snaks and drinks. Although competition has affected my sales, but I am grateful that, thanks to God and community support, we have kept the business running. My daughter is excited to begin primary school, and I am thankful to be able to drive her to school, something that once seemed impossible. Witnessing how God has moved His hand in our lives is proof of His love and purpose. I am grateful for this opportunity to share our story and hope to create a stable and secure home alongside my daughter. Without further ado, I am grateful for the opportunity to be included in the program, and I wholeheartedly pray to God that He always bless you greatly.