My Story

Hello! I am Beverly Gabriela Aparicio Jacobo, and it is a great pleasure to share my updated information with you through this letter. By the grace of the Lord, I am a healthy 14-year-old girl. I am in seventh grade this year. I want to open my heart and tell you that my grandfather’s death affected me so much because I was close to him. He was my grandfather on my father’s side. Jesus is my faithful friend. I trust that He has been healing and strengthening my heart step by step. I still attend Adulam Christian Church alongside my family. I am pleased to tell you that I am part of the worship and dance group, and my parents serve at church. I beg you to pray for us since we are going through a hard economic situation. Currently, my mom works by cleaning an office to help my father with the household expenses. Fortunately, she is healthy.

She used to stay home and take care of my sister, who is a girl with autism. My sister’s name is Zury. My parents pay someone to take care of her while they work. As you know, my father suffers from diabetes. He goes for checkups and receives treatment at IGSS (Guatemalan Social Security). He still works as an office assistant. I identify with him because he loves me. He always listens to me when I need it the most. I want you to know that he was delighted to help me write this letter to you. Now, let me tell you a little about my best friend. Her name is Maria, and I met her at church about five years ago. We like attending the dance and worship rehearsals together. See you later!

With much love,

Beverly Gabriela Aparicio Jacobo

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala