My Story

Kind regards from Pasojoc III village! My heart is overjoyed for having the opportunity of sharing a little bit about my life with you. My full name is Jose David Gutierrez Tzoy and I am 16 years old. I have attended the feeding program for about five years, which has been a blessing. My parents are grateful to LW-Adopt A Child for the food and other benefits that many children and teenagers like me can receive for free. I want you to know that I stopped attending school a few years ago because of a lack of financial resources. Today, I am dedicated to working as a farmer and day laborer to help my family a little bit with the expenses. I am in good health and I prefer the cold weather rather than hot because it is perfect to work outside.

I attend the Prince of Peace Church together with my parents and three of my siblings. We like our services a lot because we sing to praise the Lord and listen to the sermons of our pastor. I am grateful to sister Lizeth (a member of the LW staff) because she recently encouraged my father to continue looking for God since he has assurance of his salvation. He accepted Jesus in his heart some years ago. He is doing well and makes a living as a day laborer and farmer. On the other hand, my mother keeps busy doing the housework. She is also doing well and sells chickens that she raises herself to contribute to the expenses. I will leave you now, but I kindly ask you to pray for my whole family and me so that God will keep us healthy and safe. I cannot pay you back for all you have done for me, but I know that God will reward you richly!

From the bottom of my heart,

Jose David Gutierrez Tzoy

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Guatemala