My Story

I am Andrea Martina Pastor Mendez, and I fondly greet you through this letter. I am 12 years old and I am pleased to tell you that I passed third grade last year. It was satisfying to know that my hard work got the reward I longed for the most. I doubted a little, but God hugged me and gave me his love and peace. Today, I attend school as a fourth grader. I want to share that my best friend’s name is Estela. We became friends many years ago. We usually gather to play with our dolls and stuffed animals. If you ask me who Jesus is to me, I will say He is my faithful friend who never leaves me alone. As proof, I am a healthy girl.

I identify with my mom because we spend time together while we do the household chores. She is a housewife and occasionally contributes to the household expenses. She raises hens at home to sell. My father works hard as a farmer and a day laborer in our village. He suffers from gastritis, so he is taking natural medicine to mitigate the issues. Please pray for him. My family and I are members of a Christian church called the Assembly of God. The activity we enjoy the most is the Thanksgiving service, which is held every end of the year. It is time to say goodbye, but I want you to know that my mom and a member of the LW staff helped me write this for you. See you later!

Kind regards,

Andrea Martina Pastor Mendez

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala