My Story

Chixocol, where your child lives, is a very small village nestled in a mountain valley in the state of Quiché, Guatemala. Life in this state is very difficult. Most families live in one-room adobe houses with dirt floors and a small, attached kitchen. The extremely poor live in houses made of corn stalks. In the past few years electricity and water have become available to most people in the area - however, indoor plumbing is very rare. Most of the families are farmers or shepherds and live off the fruits of their labors. Public education is available for those who can afford it and consider it of value.  Life in Quiché is always a challenge.

Hello! This is Jefferson Alexander Meletz Gutierrez, and I am writing this to tell you a little about me. I was born on August 9, 2019, so I am now 4 years old. I am in good health, and I am in preschool this year. I like playing with my toy cars in my free time. I love the color blue, and my favorite animal is the dog. I really enjoy eating Chow Mein. As a family, we attend Prince of Peace Church. My father’s name is Lisandro Misael Meletz Tiniguario, and he left for the United States two years ago. He works as a carpenter there, and he sends us money every week; we have communication with him every day. My mother’s name is Rufina Gutierrez Benito, and she works hard at home. I have one brother, and he is part of the feeding program too.

We live in a rented house, and we pay Q400.00 quetzals (about $54) per month. The house has two rooms and a separate kitchen, and it is made of adobe with a tin sheet roof and concrete floor. Thankfully, we have running water and electricity services. We have hens and pigs as domestic animals. We are a humble family, and our greatest need is groceries. I walk for 15 minutes to arrive at the feeding program. I tell you that my mom helped me to give this information to an Evangelism teacher, and I am happy to be part of this Ministry. I thank you for reading my information, and I hope you find it interesting.

In Jesus name

Jefferson Alexander Meletz Gutierrez

Translated by: Loyda de Osorio/A-A-C Secretary, Antigua Guatemala