My grandniece, Manuela Ortiz joined our family when she married my grandnephew, James Renville on July 18, 2021. Manuela, who goes by Manu, is a sweet, bubbly girl who has put the sparkle in James’ life. They are opposites in personality, but then, opposites attract, so…there you have it. I think we have all enjoyed the “sparkle” that came with Manuela. She originally came to the United States from Columbia on a work visa with the intent of improving her English so she would be an asset to her company in Columbia, but in the end, she knew that her place was in the United States. She began working toward becoming a citizen. Then in 2019, she met the man who would be her husband. She and James, both knew it from the start.
Manuela and James both love to travel. They have visited many places including Chicago, Columbia (to see Manuela’s family), Yellowstone, and Saratoga, to name a few. Since they both love to travel, I’m sure there will be many more trips in their future. They also love many different activities, like hiking, skiing, and dancing. James didn’t used to dance much, but Manuela is a great dancer, and she has taught his many dances. They had a wonderful time dancing at their wedding, and I for one was quite impressed with both of them. Manuela is so good at the traditional Columbian dances, that she even taught a class at Casper College a few years ago. The taught the Salsa and the Bachata. I’m sure her students had a great time.
Manuela works as a Counseling Manager at the Wyoming Housing Network. While she had intended to learn from them, they saw in her a great asset to their company, and they wanted to make sure she was happy. They 
succeeded!! Manuela has been making her department a better place for the counseling of first-time home buyers, and they are very happy with her work. She is a great manager and an easy person to work with. In May, she completed a year of leadership training. It was a wonderful experience for her and she learn a lot. Manuela is smart, energetic, and very willing to apply herself. Those qualities make her a great leader. I know that her future is just getting brighter and brighter. Today is Manuela’s 30th birthday. Happy birthday Manuela!! Have a great day!! We love you!!
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