My Story

Tunajá is a very primitive area of the state of Quiché, Guatemala.  The inhabitants are Quiché Indians who trace their ancestral roots to the ancient Mayan civilization.  The prevalent language is the Indian dialect - Quiché.  The people are either farmers or shepherds and live off the fruits of their labors.  Very little money ever changes hands as they use a barter system.  Public education is available - however, most families cannot afford it.  Electricity and running water are not available in most of the area.  Life in Tunajá is extremely difficult.

Hello, it is a pleasure to greet you. This is Miguel Angel Gomez Cux, and I am so happy to share something about my life with you. I hope you are fine in your country. I live with my parents in Tunajá. My father´s name is Miguel Gomez Garcia and my mother´s is Angelina Cux Tzunux. They both struggle to support us; my father tends a grocery store while my mother raises some domestic animals to sell. I have one brother and two sisters. We are members of the Catholic Church. Our necessities as a family are corn and food.

Talking about me, well I am 9 years old. I was born on September 12, 2015. I am repeating 1^st grade at school because I have some problems memorizing. My health is good now. My favorite color is blue, and I like dogs. My favorite dish is beans with sausages. I like attending the feeding program and I usually walk for 15 minutes to get there. My father owns the house where we live. It is a humble two-room house including a separate kitchen.  It is made of block, tile roof and cement floor. We have running water and electricity that my father pays. There are also some domestic animals: 8 chickens, 2 pigs and 2 dogs. Well, it is time to say goodbye but not before telling you that my mother provided all this information to the LW team to share with you. Thank you so much for your interest in me. I pray the Lord blesses you in big way.

Best regards,

Miguel Angel Gomez Cux

Translated by: Mireya de Sandoval, AAC Secretary / Antigua