Maribel (from Janel)

Janel introduces us to Maribel:

Maribel is a sweet girl who loves to be around others. She loves to play basketball, soccer, and volleyball as well as paint, color, and make bracelets. She is an active girl who unfortunately rarely leaves the Aldea. She has special needs which requires a special school. When the Aldea's funds were cut, she had to stop going to school. Instead, she stays home all day helping the Tia and watching the younger kids. Maribel is always smiling and shows a good example of sportsmanship. She has fun playing games no matter what the score. One day I was walking to a small store nearby the Aldea and asked her to come with me. She was so excited to be able to do something different! It was a simple trip - we marched over to get diapers for a Tia and came right back, but she was smiling ear to ear the whole time.