My Story

Hello! My name is Byron, and I am excited to share my last news with you. My family and I attend the Catholic Church nowadays. We usually attend mass twice weekly. We trust in our salvation and praise the Lord for giving us new life. A member of the LW evangelism team spoke with my father, Camilo Garcia, to collect my news for you. He also encouraged him to continue trusting in the Almighty. My father is 48 years old and his health condition is good. He works hard as a farmer in our community to support our family. He also grows corn, beans, bananas, and chayote for our consumption. My mother, Juana Garcia, is 43 years old. She is a healthy housewife. Besides doing the chores, she raises hens and pigs to sell. Nowadays, everything is expensive. We need food parcels, clothes, and shoes. 

As for my health, let me tell you that I am in good condition. I turned twelve years old in April. My family usually prepares a delicious meal and invites our loved ones to celebrate my birthday. I am in sixth grade this year. I am glad because I can attend school to learn more and make new friends. I would love to become a teacher and speak English someday. Therefore, I would like to count on your prayers for my parents and me. Unfortunately, it is hard for them to cover my school needs, such as school equipment, uniforms, and shoes. My favorite holiday is Christmas. I use that time to eat delicious tamales, drink hot fruit punch, and receive balls as gifts. I love drinking Coca-Cola and my favorite sport is soccer. To end this letter, I want you to know the feeding program is a crucial project for us. Thanks to your loving support, I can receive delicious dishes and medicine. I say goodbye to you for now, but I send you many warm hugs.

Sincerely yours,

Byron Geovany Garcia Garcia

Translated by: Hillary Popol / AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala