Believing That You Can Believing That You Can
still close. My two younger girls still live with us. I am
very close to my kids. They are very proud of me. They
always tell me “Mama, it is your time.”
Sameena Khanam has worked with her tutor, Connie Darnell, for two
years through the Clay County Literacy Coalition in Orange Park,
Florida.
Unbelievable
My name is Seidi. I am from Honduras. I work as a
babysitter for Mrs. Pamela who came to visit Honduras for
three months. After three months Mrs. Pamela had to return
to America. I was out of a job. I was sad. Mrs. Pamela
asked me, “Do you want to come with me to America?” I
was so happy because it was a great opportunity for me. I
asked my mom for her permission and she said okay. I had
a difficult time during my journey to America. Mrs. Pamela
came to my rescue and I am grateful for that. Mrs. Pamela
claims me as her goddaughter. She gave me the
responsibility to take care of her children. Then we moved
to Miami five months ago. After a month in Miami I met
my boyfriend. He really cares about me. With his kindness,
I am attending the English class at the Adult Education
Center in Key West. Because of him, I am thinking
seriously about studying so that I can get my high school
diploma. Then I want to find a job because I want to help
my family in Honduras.
Seidi Cruz is a student at the Adult and Alternative Education Center in
Key West. Her teacher is Ms. Josephson.
Personal Story
I have so much going on in my life right now. My
daughter is not doing too well in school. My son is
misbehaving in class. My little sister has surgery this week.
My stepdad just got out of the hospital last week and I’m
feeling like I’m about to lose it. I close my eyes and take a
deep breath as I remind myself I can do this. I have studied
so hard to take this test and the fear of failing is really
getting to me. I take a look around the room searching for a
little more motivation after I hear that little voice in the
back of my head whisper, “You’re not going to make it.”