Dr. Evelyn (above-left) as a child in the hills of Honduras and (above-right) helping one of the many patients she sees as a doctor.

Far-right, Dr. Evelyn’s testimony about growing up in Honduras and the path that led her to become a doctor and want to give back.

“The Path That Shaped My Vocation”

My journey in medicine did not begin in a university classroom, but on the dirt paths I walked every morning. I vividly remember those hours-long walks, with the sun or the rain as my faithful companions, just to reach a school and pursue the dream of becoming someone who could change things.

In those days of effort, my driving force was my parents. With their hardworking hands, immense hearts, and a great desire for their children to break the chains that keep us from rising above, they pushed me not to give up. They taught me that the greatest wealth is what we carry in our minds and spirits. But I was not alone on the journey—people appeared who believed in me when I doubted myself, mentors and friends who saw my potential and gave me the push I needed to hold on to my goals.

Today, as a general physician, every day I visit my work area located in an underserved region. I do not just see patients—I see my own reflection in those children who walk long distances with their mothers, wearing shoes that are torn or covered in mud. My mission is to give back what I received: health and education. I know what it feels like to be a child who has talent but not the path, dreams but not the health.

Because I understand that a doctor in these communities does not only heal bodies, but must also be a bridge of hope and an educator who empowers those whom poverty tries to silence.

I could write many books detailing my story—for example, reading natural science every night or trying to solve math equations by the light of an oil lamp with smoke in my nose; or even traveling in the rain on a mule; the times my teacher Arturo eased my hunger—not just the hunger for knowledge; or the transition from my village to the city when I began my university life.

What is not told is also part of who I am. I close these lines knowing that my silence is, today, my greatest victory. Now I walk with slower steps but with the certainty that the journey continues.

I want to deeply thank Family Life Church for believing in this school project—bringing school supplies, uniforms, and everything necessary so that no child lacks a tool to study. Helping children was a dream I kept as something difficult to achieve, but the church and the love of God show us that nothing is impossible if we ask and long for it with all our hearts. Today it is fulfilled thanks to your commitment and teamwork. My heart overflows with joy and will be eternally grateful.

Finally, I want to express my greatest hope: that every dreamer finds in these tools the encouragement to conquer their goals. I dream of the day when we see this generation practicing their professions with pride and excellence—whether in classrooms, in courtrooms, in hospitals, or in engineering works. May God bless their hands and minds so that every dream becomes a profession of service.

Thank you very much for walking with me in this mission.

Special thanks to Fátima, Pastor Dan, his wife Diane, and the entire team for saying yes to my dream!