4 min read by Kassandra Manriquez, La Morenita is from Guatemala. This is the story of her crossing borders to get here 16 years ago. She has four kids who go to Ochoa and Safford. She works part time at a tortilleria and is a valued member of the core team here at Casa Maria. Soon before her arrival at the border that would lead her into Mexico City, Morenita met a woman who saved her life, a miracle from the Virgin Mary she said. “For everyone who makes it across the border alive, it’s a miracle from God,” Morenita said. “Those of