My Story

Hello! It is a pleasure to greet you in the name of Jesus. I am Mateo Jorge Abel Pereira Samayoa and my age is 11 years old. This year, I am in 5th. grade, and I go to school every day. I am learning much better since I receive face-to-face classes and I spend time with my classmates. Thank God my mother is making an effort to support me at school in spite of the lack of work in the village and the absence of my father. Nowadays, school supplies are expensive, but she covers the expenses with the small pension from social security that she receives since my father died. My dream is to become a farmer. Also, I would like to learn Quiche Mayan dialect to have good communication with other people. I like to drink Coca-Cola. What I love for my birthday is sharing time with my friends.  Among sports, I enjoy playing soccer.

My mother´s name is Claudia Nineth Samayoa Cabrera, and she is 38 years old. She is a housewife and she continues taking care of me and does the chores. Sometimes my mother has problems with her nerves. Fortunately, she went to visit the doctor and took her medicine, and now she is recovering. We only have a dog and a cat at home. Currently, we are not attending the church, but we thank the Living Water evangelism team who shared the Gospel with us during the visit. My mother received the gospel with attention, and she is thinking about the possibility to attend the church. I want to let you know that my family is in good health, and we are so grateful to you and to LW because our lives have been blessed with meals, medical and dental attention, and spiritual support. We are a humble family, so our priority needs are groceries.  I hope you have enjoyed reading my letter.  May God bless and reward you in every area of your life!

Kisses and hugs,

Mateo Jorge Abel Pereira Samayoa

Translated by:  Gladys Chavez/ A-A-C Secretary-Antigua