My Story

My name is Mariam. I live in Egypt with my widowed mother and my sister in a village near the Nile River where there are many farms. My mother is currently unemployed, but we support and care for each other. Egypt is a wonderful country, and people here love spending time with their families, sharing good food, laughing, and gathering with friends.

I enjoy going to school, and Arabic is my favorite subject, although Math can be a little difficult for me sometimes. My favorite color is red, and I love cats. My favorite food is chicken. I also enjoy swimming whenever I can. When I grow up, I hope to become a doctor so I can help people who are sick.

At home, I try to help my mother by cleaning my room and helping with cooking. Most people in Egypt are Muslims, and there are very few Christians, so it is not always easy or safe to be a Christian here. I enjoy hearing Bible stories, especially the story of Jesus. It brings me comfort to know that God loves me and will never leave me.