getting to know you

Our most recent sponsorship project here involved an interview with each child. Read on for some of my favorite answers :) 

What is something new you learned this year?

I learned about the human body. Our lungs help us breathe. I also got to hear my heart beating when a doctor came for check ups.

I learned how to play soccer. You and all your friends need to split up into teams and then whatever you do, just try to get the ball! I’m really good at soccer.

In social studies, I learned about Christopher Columbus. Did you know he landed in the Dominican Republic? Later, he went to Spain to talk to the king and queen.

I learned how to draw really well this year. I like to draw houses and trees. No one really taught me, I just practice a lot and I’m getting really good!

I learned a little bit of English. Like...“What is your name?” “My name is Natalia”

I learned about penguins. They look for food in the ocean, they can slide across the ice, and they like to walk side by side.

In Bible class, I learned more about the  fruit of the Spirit like love, peace, patience and kindness. I want to produce good fruit in my life.

I learned more about how good, strong, and big God is. He is so loving that He sent His son to die for us on the cross.

I learned that each day we need to seek the Lord more and more. We never know when Christ will return.

In math, I’ve been learning how to do statistics. You can take surveys on what kind of music people like and then analyze the data. It’s a little hard but I like math!

In Bible class, I learned about why we celebrate Easter. Jesus died for our sins on the cross and rose again!

In Bible class, I learned more about loving God. One way you show God you love Him is by praying from your heart.

In social studies, I learned about traffic signals and also about what hand signals you can use when you are walking or are on a bike.

I improved my basic math skills like subtraction, addition, and multiplication. I’m working on learning division now.

I love Bible class. I’ve been learning about how God works all things for good.

In Bible class, I learned more about how important it is to respect other people and take care of them. It’s important to think of other’s needs and how you can help.

I am learning how to read. My teacher is helping me a lot. First I need to keep learning all the letter sounds.

In math class, I learned how to multiply. It was pretty hard but I just did it with my brain!

In social studies, I learned about the Industrial Revolution when machines started replacing manual labor.

Explain how you cook your favorite food.

To cook fish, you first need to take the scales off and cut it open. Take out the guts and clean it out well. Then add garlic and seasonings right before you fry it in oil.  I like to go fishing at the river and then bring the fish home to eat!

To make potato salad, you boil eggs, potatoes, and carrots. Cut everything up and mix it all with some mayonnaise. You can also make about a pound of rice and let it cook a really long time but don’t let it burn! Also, you can fry fish to complete the meal.

To make juice, you first fill a pitcher with purified water. Then add a juice powder that is pear flavored. Stir it and then add ice. I always drink pear juice after I play soccer.

For breakfast, I like to make a dish called “mangu”. First you boil potatoes and then mash them and add butter. Then, you fry an egg and put it on top of the mashed potatoes.

To make fried plantains, first you need to look for the biggest, fattest plantains you can find. Peel and cut them and then fry them in oil. Then take them out and mash them a little. You can eat them with ketchup.

To make roasted pig, the first thing you do is find a pig and kill it. You need to clean it and then roast it. Once it’s done, pass it out to your family and friends. You can eat rice with it of course.

When my mom makes rice, she uses seasonings and some oil. Sometimes she even adds salami or carrots or beans. I think it cooks for 2 hours.

Well, I don’t ever have time to watch my mom cook so I don’t really know how, but she is a great cook! She makes a dish where she mixes rice, beans, and meat all together.

First, peel and cut up plantains and then fry them in oil. Take them out and mash them just a little bit. Then put them back in to fry some more. Then they are done! You can fry eggs to go with the plantains. Frying eggs just takes about 2 seconds.

To fry plantains, you peel and cut them and then fry them in oil. Then fry some salami and mix it with the plantains. I’m always right by my mom’s side when she’s cooking.

Tell me the 5 best things about you.

1.  I am great at playing soccer

2.  My sister is going to have a baby so I will be an uncle soon!

3.  I’m good at baseball

4.  I kill lots of bugs

5.  I am smart

6.  I’m a good friend

7.  I am really joyful

8.  I have peace because of Jesus

9.  I love God and my friends

10.    I am understanding

11.    I am handsome

12.    I run fast

13.    I love the swing set

14.    I love to talk to my friends

15.    I’m a good runner

16.    I love Bible class

17.    I am a hard worker

18.    I study the Bible

19.    I help out at home

20.    I like to pray

21.    I like to spend time with people

22.    I treat my neighbor like myself

23.    I like to go to church

24.    I am pretty

25.    I have a nice voice

26.    I behave well in class

27.    I am tall

28.    I am kind

29.    I help others

30.    I have a good appetite

31.    I adore God

32.    I obey my mom and dad

33.    I read the Bible

If you could have any super power, which would it be?

I would like to be like the Hulk. I would like to be super strong like him and fight against evil in my community.

I would like to be like Thor. He has a lot of strength and he can fly too I think. I would like to do important things like help people.

I would like to be like a superhero I call Jello Man. He can change things. So, I would change bad guys into good guys.

I would like to be like Spiderman. If bad guys are stealing a lady’s purse and she is crying, I would hear her and save her from the bad guys.

I would like to be like spiderman so I could climb up buildings with my web and help people in trouble.

I would like to have super strength. That way, I could pick things up and move them- even a whole school building!

Well, I think God wants me to help people. I can try to break up fights and encourage people to go to church.

I would like to be able to turn into a mermaid so that I could swim through the ocean.

I would like to fly and be invisible. Then I could play jokes on my friends and disappear whenever I want to.

I would like to be like Wonder Woman because she flies and she can save people in case they get in an accident.

I would like to be able to fly! I would go to Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Spain, China, Brazil, Japan, Russia, Australia, Kenya, and Antarctica.

I would like to be able to fly so I could go way up high and see new cities and meet new people.

Who is your best friend? Why is that person your best friend? How long have you known him/her?

Roberto. We study the Bible together and hang out together. We’ve been friends for three years.

God. He sent his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. He made me. I’ve known him since I was little.

Alberto. We get along really well and sometimes we act silly like clowns. We’ve been friends since we were really little because we are cousins.

Veronica. She always tells me the truth and she helps me with my homework. We’ve been friends for 1,000 years :)

Manusca. She is really kind and always helps me. She knows all my secrets and is very trustworthy. We’ve been friends since we were really little.

Jesus is my best friend. He helps me with everything. I’ve known him ever since I first heard that he was the Savior of the world.

Well, I can’t just choose one. Let me tell you all of them: Rosmina, Yenica, Yessica, Daniela, Annie, Alicia, Emy, and Mariel.  We’ve all been friends since first grade and love to be together.

Jesus! He created me and he always keeps his promises. I’ve known him since I was a little girl.

Is there anything else you want to tell your sponsor?

I love you so much. May God take care of you and your family.

I’ll never forget about you. I love you so much.

Thank you so much for sponsoring me! I am learning a lot.

I’m sending you lots of hugs! God bless!

Thank you for everything! May God continue to take care of you!

Remember that God is always with you. Take care!

I love having you as my sponsor.

I am really happy here at the care center. God bless you!

Who is your favorite Bible character? Is it Moses?

I am thankful for all you do for me. Please always pray for me!

Thank you for helping to take care of me.

God bless you. Did you know that Jesus died on the cross for our sins? Also, He is coming back!

Thank you so much for sponsoring me! How are you doing? I hope you are well. Do you go to church?

God bless you and I pray He will bless me too! Keep praying because God always hears our prayers.