He travels 9,000 km in search of the nanny who lovingly took care of him 46 years ago: he ends up finding her

It's a story that touches the heart and shows how the bonds formed in childhood can mark an entire life. Juan Jonsson, a 51-year-old man, traveled more than 9,000 kilometers to find Ana, the Bolivian nanny who lovingly took care of him when he was very little. A quest initiated 46 years after their separation, for a reunion rich in emotion.

It's the 70s in Bolivia. The parents of Juan, then 6 months old, are in charge of the mission and decide to entrust him to the care of Ana Jiménez. The latter has just lost her own son and welcomes little Juan as a blessing, cherishing him like her child. For several years, a strong emotional bond was forged between them, making Ana a real substitute mother for Juan.

When Juan was 6 years old, his family left Bolivia to settle in Fuengirola, Spain. It's heartbreaking for the little boy who has to say goodbye to his dear Ana. However, despite the distance and the years that pass, Juan does not forget this exceptional woman who surrounded him with so much love and kindness during his early years. His memory remains vivid.

It is now 2023. Juan is 51 years old and still lives in Spain where he has become a pastor. However, the desire to find Ana never left him. He decides to embark on a real quest and initiates a social media campaign called “Finding Ana”. Thanks to the magic of the internet, he discovers that Ana now lives modestly in Yacuiba, a Bolivian town on the border with Argentina, where she sells candy in the street to survive.

His heart leaping at the idea of ​​seeing Ana again, Juan doesn't hesitate for a second. He travels more than 9,000 km from Malaga to Yacuiba to surprise the woman he affectionately calls his “second mother”. With the help of Ana's son, he organizes a surprise meeting. When Ana opens the door and discovers Juan, 46 years after their separation, emotion is at its peak. Tears of joy, smiles, memories that come back in waves… A magical moment.

But Juan did not embark on this journey empty-handed. Beforehand, he raised funds to help Ana, who is now elderly and in need. A gesture of generosity and gratitude towards the one who gave him so much. Together, they share a meal at a restaurant, walk through the streets of Yacuiba, recall memories by leafing through old photo albums. Juan is determined not to lose contact with Ana again and to cherish this unique bond.