My Story

Special regards from Pasojoc village! My full name is Gloria Esperanza Grave Gutierrez, and I feel blessed to greet you through this letter. I am 20 years old and I am doing well. I dedicate myself to helping my mother with the housework. I identify with her the most because I have a lot of confidence in her. She is a good advisor. Please pray for her health. I remember she was seriously sick a while ago. She went to the doctor, and her diagnosis was stress-induced gastritis. Today, she is under treatment and takes natural medicine. I am grateful to the Almighty because she is much better.

At the beginning, I got worried a lot about her health, but I remembered that Jesus is our healer. So, I devotedly pray because I am sure the Lord is putting his healing hands on her. As for my father, let me tell you that he is doing well. He makes a living as a farmer and day laborer. He also travels to the coast and works in a coffee farm for two months to earn extra money. My whole family and I are members of Life Christian Church. We enjoy participating in all the services, especially during Thanksgiving. I am pleased to share that one of my brothers has the privilege of singing at church. To end this letter, let me tell you that I made a good friend in my village when we were young. Her name is Vilma. We usually gather to talk. See you later!

Kisses and huge hugs,

Gloria Esperanza Grave Gutierrez

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala