My Story

Wishing a wonderful day to you and your loved ones. My family and I attend Sovereign King Church and go on Wednesdays. We appreciate so much that LW staff shared the gospel with us and let me tell you my sister Ofelia accepted Jesus in her heart. I do not have my father´s support because he abandoned me and lives in another town. My mother is Cruz Chingo and she is 39 years old. She works as a maid in Chiche town for two or three months. Meanwhile, my grandmother, Maria Gomes is watching over my siblings and me. We raise hens and turkeys. We grow corn; it is just for our consumption. Thankfully, I am fine and so is my family.

I am Raquel, and I am already 8 years old. I am not attending school yet. So, I stay at home and I enjoy playing toy dishes. And for now, I hope to learn how to make tortillas. I like the winter because it is a good time to grow corn. My mother cooks oatmeal. I like it very much and it is my favorite drink. Playing soccer is so much fun; it is my favorite sport. My family celebrates my birthday with a meal together; it is very special for me. I would like to learn English; I think it is very interesting language. Being part of the feeding program is a great blessing for my family because my siblings and I receive our meals, and it is a savings at home. I appreciate the support I receive from you through LW. The main needs at home are food and corn. I send hugs and much love hoping to receive news from you soon. Many and rich blessings!

Kisses and hugs,

Raquel Chingo Gomez

Translated by: Violeta Hernandez / A-A-C Secretary-Antigua Guatemala