My Story

Hello! My name is Elsy Raquel, and this is part of my history. I am in good health, and I am 10 years old. I have only lived with my father for many years, and it has not been easy for me to not have my mother with me. Only God has been able to put peace in my heart. My mom has the opportunity to come to visit me, according to the court order, but she only communicates by phone with me every two or three days. She is living in another department, and I do not have much information about her. My father does his best to take care of me and cover my needs. He is the principal of a “Telesecundaria”, and thank God, he is in good health.

We are members of Emmanuel Church, and we enjoy taking part in all the church’s activities. I have heard about Jesus, and for me, he is my faithful friend. I have a friend named Astrid Genesis, and we like playing soccer and talking about our personal situations; I met her many years ago. I attended school this year, and I was in 4^th grade; I am now on vacation. I trust in my father, and I accompany him everywhere; he is the person with whom I identify most. He helped me to make this letter for you. I say goodbye to you for now.

Yours truly

Elsy Raquel Castro Noriega

Translated by: Loyda de Osorio, AAC Secretary-Antigua