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.

I am glad to be part of the feeding program and be able to write you through this letter. My name is Deyvi Camilo Gomez Barrera. I am 3 years old. I was born on August 23, 2022. I do not attend school yet. I enjoy spend time playing soccer and toy cars. My favorite color is blue and I love dogs. My favorite food is spaghetti. I am in good health. About my family: My father is Camilo Gomez Ruiz. He works as a day laborer. My mother is Josefina Barrera Perez. My mother is a housewife. I would like to ask for your prayers for my father because he is having alcohol problems. I have one brother and one sister. They attend the feeding program too.  My family is in good health. We still attend a church.

We live in my grandmother’s house. There are three rooms and a separate kitchen, but we only use one of them. The house is made of adobe walls, tin sheet roof and dirt floor. It has running water and electricity. My parents pay for these services. Our main needs are groceries, clothes and shoes. I walk about 40 minutes to get to the feeding program. This is all for now. I will be praying for God to pour out many blessings upon you.

With a big hug,

Deyvi Camilo Gomez Barrera

Translated by: Antigua Secretary-Lucia Gravez