My Story

Dear Padrino, I feel blessed and happy because of you.  Thank you for supporting me through this project. I want you to know that my parents and I are doing fine and in good health. My father Mario earns a living by tending the same grocery store in Guatemala City, and he comes to visit us once a month. I miss him when I return from my school because I cannot see him in the house, but I know that only God helps me to overcome the sadness. I am praying that he may provide him a job closer to my house. By the grace of God, my mother is present in my life and we have a good connection. Her name is Juana and she does the duties at home. In addition, she raises hens, pigs and cows to sell and earn some money to support my father with the home income.

This is Jesica Mishel Castro Pacheco and I am a thirteen-year-old girl. I am a fifth grader and my brother Luis is my best friend. I like to play tag and we also do our homework from classes together. Jesus is my God, and as a family, we attend the Catholic Church. We celebrate its anniversary in August and my mother is assured of her salvation. She helped to collect this information for you during the visit. Well, thank you for loving me. Have a good and wonderful day!

Warm wishes,

Jesica Mishel Castro Pacheco

Translated by: Gladys Chavez/A-A-C Secretary-Antigua