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, I send greetings from Guatemala. I hope things turn out well for you. My name is Jose Eduardo Cux Morales. I would like to start by telling you about me. I was born on September 27, 2010. I am 14 years old. I am a child with special needs. I have difficulties talking and hearing. Unfortunately, my parents have not taken me to a doctor due to our low resources, so my parents do not have a specific diagnosis. I am in the 5^th grade at school this year. Nevertheless, I have had difficulties in my studies because it is hard for me to memorize. My teachers have helped me a lot, and that is why, I have passed my grades at school. Thankfully, my health is good now. I do not have a favorite dish because I like eating almost everything. I like blue, and my favorite animal is the chicken. In my free time, I like playing soccer. I have two brothers and no sisters. I like attending the feeding program alongside my siblings, and I walk for 50 minutes to arrive.

My father´s name is Samuel Cux and my mother´s is Margarita Morales Morales. I live with them. My father earns a living by farming the land and by working as a day laborer. My mother looks after us and the house. She also raises pigs and chickens to improve the income. Their health is good fortunately. Thank God, we own a house. It is a two-room house made of adobe, tin sheet roof and dirt floor. It has a separated kitchen. We have the main services such as running water and electricity. We get our water from a well. The electricity service belongs to our neighbor, so my parents share the payment with him. Corn and groceries are our main necessities at home. As a family, we attend the Church of Christ. Finally, I want you to know that my mother provided all this information to the LW team just for you. thank you so much for your kindness to read it and for being interested in knowing about me. I send you many kisses and hugs. Take care!

Many blessings,

Josue Eduardo Cux Morales

Translated by: Mireya de Sandoval, AAC Secretary / Antigua