My Story

I greet you through this letter and I hope you have a brilliant and blessed day. I want to share some news with you about my family and me. I am Emersson Geovany Morente Ajqui and I am 11 years old. I want to let you know that we continue attending Prince of Peace Church every Sunday. We are grateful to the LW evangelism team who shared the Gospel with my mother, and she is sure of her salvation in Jesus. This year I am in 5^th grade at school and I am receiving face-to-face classes every day again. I prefer this study method because I learn a lot. Nowadays, my mother is making an effort to support me at school in spite of the school fees being so expensive and that she does not have a stable job. My native language is the Quiche Mayan dialect, so I would like to learn Spanish to improve my communication with others. When I am older, I want to work in a grocery store in order to help my mother. My favorite celebration of the year is Christmas because our custom is to drink “ponche” (a hot drink made with fruits) and to light fireworks with my family. Peach juice is my favorite beverage. Among sports, I prefer football. What I like to do for my birthday is to eat a delicious cake and “tamales” (a typical dish). Thank God, my family and I are in good health.

My mother`s name is Estela Ajqui Morente. She is 50 years old. Nowadays, she earns a living by weaving typical blankets. In addition, she raises hens and pigs to sell and get some income. As you know, my father passed away some years ago. Currently, my mother is the only one that supports me financially. We are a humble family and our current needs are corn and groceries. We are grateful to Living Water because we have been blessed with meals, medical and dental, and spiritual support. I want to say thank you for the Christmas gift that I receive through LW Adopt-A-Child in December. I hope you like my letter. May God bless you greatly!

Kisses and hugs,

Emersson Geovany Morente Ajqui

Translated by:  Gladys Chavez/ A-A-C Secretary