My Story

Hello, what a blessing to greet you! This is Esvin Antonio, and I hope this letter finds you doing well. Let me tell you that I am still a member of the Prince of Peace and Lamb of God Church. My family and I usually attend services on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. My stepfather, Genaro de la Cruz, makes a living as a farmer. My mother, Anastacia Obispo, sells homemade snacks to get extra income. I love my parents because they do their best to support our family. We raise some hens and grow corn for our consumption. Thankfully my whole family and I are doing well. I am already fourteen years old and I decided to stopped attending school this year. Currently, I work in the field together with my stepfather. My biggest dream is to travel to the United States when I am older. I also would like to learn how to speak English; I hope to accomplish this in the future. My favorite sport is soccer, and what I love drinking the most is strawberry juice. My birthday was in June. What I would like the most for my next birthday is having a special lunch like fried chicken to celebrate with my family. Christmas is also a lovely time. We usually eat tamales and burn firecrackers. This is all for now, but I was glad to share a little about my life with you. May God continue taking care of you!

Sincerely yours,

Esvin Antonio Gutierrez Obispo

Translated by: Hillary Popol / AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala