BIANCA GONZALES INTAL

Honestly, I just feel extremely grateful that my family and I have a home, the means to buy food and water and other basic needs. Some days are tougher than others, but we all do what we can to reach out to others.

I am slowly learning to not be consumed by the things that I cannot control, and instead focus on the things I can control. I am learning that the power of the people to speak up can make things happen on a larger scale, which is why we should stand up for what is right. I am reminded of the importance of appreciating the simplest things in life—the warm sunshine, the laughter of my children and the power of a friend’s hello.—BGI

“FOR AS LONG AS WE CAN, IN WHATEVER WAY WE CAN, LET US BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER”