Cece

Cece is living proof of a transformed life at Pan de Vida.

Before she came to Pan de Vida, her mother had left the family and her alcoholic father was rarely home. Cece was being raised by her older sister, but her effort wasn't sufficient.

The state government decided to take Cece and her sisters and place them at Pan de Vida. Dario Hilbrands, the director of Pan de Vida, said that Cece was very shy and bitter.

However, God started to change her heart. Cece said she was exposed to the Bible and Christian love for the first time in her life. A year later, she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior.

During her time at Pan de Vida, God has transformed her critical nature and has answered her “why” questions.

“I realized I was here for a purpose and that God is my Father,” she said.

Cece is thankful for the love and work of the volunteers at Pan de Vida.

“I like the love, community, atmosphere and being challenged and given the opportunity to succeed.

She is currently teaching junior high and studying pedagogy at Pan de Vida. This Sunday she will travel to India and live there for three years. She plans to study social work.

She said she would like to open a school or a children’s home someday.

"She is a remarkable young lady," Dario said.