orphanage stories

Growing with St. Innocent: Brandon Omar’s Journey of Faith, Hope, and Transformation

Hello, my name is Brandon Omar and I would like to share something that is important to me.

I came to Casa Hogar San Inocencio when I was just 9 years old, along with my brother. Back then, I was a very insecure child, with a lot of pent up anger, who felt alone and always had negative thoughts. I felt like I had no one else in my life besides my brother. However, everything started to change after I arrived.

Casa Hogar San Inocencio is not just an orphanage; it's a true home. It is a place where you feel at peace, cared for, and above all, loved. From the very beginning, I found people who worried about me, who listened to me, and who taught me how to trust again. The tutors and counselors have helped me grow, mature, and changed my outlook on life.

Thanks to them, I am no longer the same fearful and insecure child. Now I am a young man with goals, faith and hope. I have learned that I am not alone and that there are good people who are willing to help and support without asking for anything in return.

One of the greatest pillars in my life is Father Nicholas. He taught me that with God, everything is possible. That if you trust in Him, life can be transformed. He taught me that God does not abandon us, even if life sometimes seems difficult. Thanks to his guidance, my faith has grown and my spiritual life has become very important to me. Today I understand that church is not just a place, it is a family that supports you.

Over time, I have accomplished things that I could have never imagined. I flew in an airplane for the first time, I excelled in the sport that I love, and now I study in one of the best schools in Tijuana. Every accomplishment that I have, I value, because I know where I came from and how much it cost me to get to where I am now.

Thanks to God, Father Nicholas, my tutors, and everyone at Casa Hogar San Inocencio, I am a better person today. I am not perfect but I am someone that strives, who believes and who wants to succeed.