My Story

This is Glendy Noemi Barrera Morente, and I am writing this to update my 2023 information. First, I will tell you about my family. We are now members of Prince of Peace Church, and we attend services twice a week. We are assured of our Salvation. We do not have crops because we do not have a piece of land. We are a humble family, and our greatest needs are groceries, corn and clothes. My mother’s name is Patricia, and she is 65 years old. She does not work because she is blind; in addition, she suffers from diabetes. She was taking medicine, but it is gone now, and we have not bought it due to our low resources. My oldest siblings are the ones who cover the home expenses.

Now let me tell you a little about myself. I am 14 years old, and I am healthy. I stopped attending school this year, and I am now working as a day laborer to help my family financially. I want to travel to the United States when I am older. My favorite celebration is Christmas because we share “tamales” with the family, and I can see the colorful lights. We do not have the custom to celebrate my birthday due to our low resources; I would like to have a party someday. I prefer soccer as a sport, and I love drinking Coca-Cola. I want to improve my Spanish since I speak Quiche dialect as my first language. Living Water is very important in my life, and I am very grateful for all the support I have received. I hope to hear from you soon.

All the best

Glendy Noemi Barrera Morente

Translated by: Loyda de Osorio/A-A-C Secretary, Antigua Guatemala