Live.love.listen.learn

346: SEVEN

#007 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com

I introduce you to Maryann or Mariann. I’m not sure how you spell her name because honestly I didn’t ask her how to spell her name. She is 52 years old, happily married and has lived on Guam all her life. She used to live in Agat but now resides in Dededo.

There were three other people with her. Her auntie Priscilliana who is in a wheelchair and was basically asking for donation because she is trying to go to the Philippines to have heart surgery. Maryann’s husband, Jerome was in the center island asking for money as well. They told me that every other day they go to this specific spot to ask for donations. I took a look at Maryann’s auntie, Priscilliana and her feet are swollen and I could see that there is a sore on her right foot. I automatically asked her if she was diabetic and she said yes. Priscilliana also bakes and has been selling donuts at the Flea Market. Boñelos is what it’s called. I hope I got that right. Priscilliana didn’t want her picture taken and I understood that. She was thankful to God for having Maryann and Jerome there because they have been helping her. She said that one day God will award them. There was a little boy there too but I forgot to ask his name. He was preoccupied playing with his toy. I gave a dollar and they appreciated it. They were telling me any kind of donation counts.

I was at mobil gas station when I noticed several people sitting on the curb. I was thinking whether I should ask them for almost five minutes when I finally did. Honestly, I was afraid to and I was walking back and forth telling myself..”No, just go back…there’s always next time. ” I was fighting with myself basically. I’m happy that I faced my fear and DID it.