My Story

I greet you in the name of Jesus hoping you are fine. Thank God, my family and I attend Christian Life Church, and we go three times per week. We trust our salvation in Christ. My father is Victor, and he is 43 years old. He works by farming the land to support our family. My mother is Vicenta, and she is 39 years old. She stays busy with the duties at home, and she raises hens, turkeys, pigs and sheep for selling to contribute to the income. We grow corn; it is just for our consumption. Thanks to God, my family and I are in good health.

This is Joel de la Cruz Jimon, and I am a 12-year-old boy. I am a sixth-grade student; my classes are at school now, and my learning is better. Covering the school supplies has been hard for my parents because I have other siblings at school, so the expenses are high. Later, I would like to be a fireman to help in my community. My native language is Quiche dialect, and I would like to learn to speak Spanish because I would like to communicate better with other people. What I would like to have on my birthday is a “pinata” (a kind of puppet filled with candies) to share with my siblings and friends; I hope it comes true someday. I like firecrackers; I light some of them at Christmas time. My favorite drink is orange juice which is delicious. I enjoy playing, but the sport I like the most is football. Being part of the feeding program is a great blessing because I receive a dish of meal; I am very grateful for all blessings that I receive. At home, we are in need of corn for our tortillas. Keep safe. May God bless you!

Special greetings,

Joel de la Cruz Jimon

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