My Story

Hello! This is Kelly Shamanta Garcia de la Cruz, and I am writing this letter to tell you how I am. I am 13 years old, and I am well. Thankfully, I am doing a good job at school, and I am in 6^th grade this year; I study in the morning. I like playing with my friends in the afternoon. I help my mother with the household chores on weekends. I have been blessed with lunches at the feeding program, and there, my favorite dish is fried chicken. Christmas celebration is one of my favorite activities at the program, especially the special present and choreographies.

My family and I live in a village called Xicalcal. My parents are in good health, and they work hard to cover our needs. My father works as a day laborer three or four days per week. My mother works hard at home and sometimes sells her hens to improve the income. We have hens, and we grow corn for our consumption. We attend Ebenezer Church, and my mother is one of the church’s deaconesses. I tell you that my mom and I gave this information to an Evangelism teacher, and we take advantage to ask for prayers for our family health. I end my letter wishing you the best.

With much love

Kelly Shamanta Garcia de la Cruz

Translated by: Loyda de Osorio, AAC Secretary/Antigua