My Story

Chixocol, where your child lives, is a very small village nestled in a mountain valley in the state of Quiche, Guatemala. Life in this state is very difficult and somewhat isolated from the outside world. 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 Quiche is always a challenge.

Hello! My full name is Esvyn Eduardo Aguilar Yat and I am glad to tell you a little about my life. I was born on January 25, 2020. I am 5 years old and fortunately, I am in good health. I still do not attend school, but I hope to do it next year. I love playing soccer. My favorite animals are hens. I like the color blue and my favorite food is fried chicken. I live with my parents, siblings, and one of my aunts on my father’s side. My father’s name is Carlos Aguilar de la Cruz. He is healthy and makes a living as a farmer and day laborer. I beg you to pray for my mom since she suffers from diabetes and gastritis. Her name is Maria Elena Yat Gomez. She is not under medical treatment because of a lack of economic resources. About her occupation, I can tell you that she works hard doing the household chores and taking care of my siblings and me. I have one brother and four sisters.

My family and I are members of a Christian Church called Prince of Peace. We live in our own house. It is made of adobe with a tin sheet roof and a dirt floor. It has three rooms, a separate kitchen, electricity, and running water. We raise chickens, pigs, and turkeys at home for our consumption. Please pray for us since we are a needy family. Our priorities are clothes and food. I live about 10 minutes from the feeding program. So, my older sisters and I usually take a tuk-tuk to get there. To end this letter, I send you many blessings. See you later!

From the bottom of my heart,

Esvyn Eduardo Aguilar Yat

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary/Antigua Guatemala