Maria's Mission

  • A New Life

    A New Life
    On this day my mother gave birth to me and her new life as a single mother began.
  • The first year!

    The first year!
    My 1st birthday was very important to my mom because she threw me a party and spent alot of money on it.
  • Baptism

    I was baptised at the age of 3 in Mexia,Texas because my mother's side of the family is very reigious and takes catholicism very seriously.
  • Meeting grandparents

    Meeting grandparents
    While living in Texas, my mom decided that it was time to visit my grandparents who lived in michgan and I ended up enjoying my summer with them.
  • My new dad!

    My new dad!
    My mom and step-dad officially started dating and I was excited because I now have a father figure in my life.
  • 4th of July

    4th of July
    My mother,step-dad, and I move to Holly, Michigan and begin a new land happy life. When we moved here we had everything figured out so it was easy to adapt to our new lives
  • Best Friend

    Best Friend
    I quickly learned how to adapt to my new life in holly and I met great people who i quickly became friends with and soon I had my 1st best friend. Even though we are no longer friends she was still an important part of my life.
  • New family Member

    New family Member
    A year later my baby brother is born in Pontiac, Michigan at 1:15 p.m. and that was when we became a family of four. I know had someone to play with and his name is Diego.
  • 8th Birthday Party

    8th Birthday Party
    For this special day my family and friends gather to celebrate my 8th birthday, which my mom bought me a white and pink dress that we kept as a memory.
  • A Special Mother's Day

    A Special Mother's Day
    On Mother's Day I made my mom a mother's day letter written in spanish and cursive that she has kept in her wallet ever since then.
  • First Flight

    First Flight
    My first time on an airplane was to visit my biological father and his family in Texas and I also met his side of the family for the first time. I loved it so much that I stayed the whole summer.
  • First Pet

    First Pet
    On this day we got our first and only dog and he quickly became a member of the family instead of just a pet. I absolutely love this dog and nothing or no one can replace him.
  • Problems

    I started going to therapy and later was diagnosed with depression and a mood change disorder which will lead to me going on medication and continuing therapy. Even though i have tough days I always find the strength to move on.
  • Freshmen Year

    Freshmen Year
    Started my freshmen year of high school and developed great relationships with my teachers and learned to stop procrastination.