Juaquina Barbosa was my grand-grandmother. She died many years ago because of colon cancer in the United States. She was a very Christian person who raised my mother, her granddaughter, and her eight children.
A: Good morning, Juaquina. It's a pleasure meeting you.
J: The same here, Alexandra. Nevertheless, from up here I have gotten to know you really well.
A: Well, mom has told me many things about you too, and I would have wanted to meet you in person.
J: You wouldn't have met me but I know your mother has taught you many things I taught her myself.
A: Yes I know, thanks to you and your teachings.
J: That was part of my purpose in life.
A: Do you think you completed God's purpose in your life?
J: Yes. I preached many people of God's amazing love and helped many needed children.
A: For you, what was a Christian's most important aspect in life?
J: I believe a good Christian needs to have a strong communication with God, through praying, and his faith in God is really necessary too.
A: Would you change something of your life?
J: Yes. In the relationship with my husband, I would have protected myself using contraception methods. Why? Because my husband, sexually transmitted me a disease. This caused one of my daughters to be born with problems.
A: What is your most beautiful memory?
J: The moments I lived with my granddaughter, Damaris, are my most treasured memories. Being able to raise her and lead her through a good path, were happy memories. Those moments are unforgettable.
A: Oh grandma, I wish there were more persons like you. Full of peace, love and faith, willing to help the needy, even though you were living rough times.
J: Remember Alexandra, we are never alone, and God is always besides us. Never forget, that during rough times we learn many things and even improve our trust in the Lord.
A: That's true. Thank you for everything you did to my mom and family. We will never forget you.
J: I will be waiting you... I love you.
