My Story

Hello! I am Jaime De La Cruz Grave and this year I am 9 years old. I want to share some news about my family and me. Thankfully, I am attending school and I am in 2^nd grade.  I enjoy receiving classes face-to-face because I play with my classmates. My father is doing his best effort to support me at school because he does not have a stable job and the money that he earns is not enough. I would like to be a military soldier in the future. My favorite season of the year is winter because I like to play in the rain. My favorite beverage is coffee.  My native language is Quiche Mayan language and so I would like to improve my Spanish to communicate better with other people. Moreover, I want to learn the English language.  I like my birth date because we eat a cake. Among the sports, my favorite is soccer. 

For a long time, we are not attending any church, but in this opportunity, the LW staff shared the gospel with us and we are sure that God loves us and is our father. My mother is Candelaria Grave Gutierrez and she is 35 years old. She does the chores at home and also takes care of my young siblings. Furthermore, she raises domestic animals like hens, pigs, and cows. At home, we grow corn and black beans for our consumption. My father is Agustin De La Cruz Calachij and he is 35 years old. He earns a living by working as a day laborer also he goes to the coast with my siblings for two months to work as farmers and pick coffee beans. We are very grateful to Living Water because thanks to your support I receive a delicious meal when I go to the Feeding Program, also I receive medical and dental attention in the clinics. As a family, our priority needs are corn, black beans, and groceries.  I hope you like my letter and send much love.  May God bless you!

Warm greetings,

Jaime De La Cruz Grave.

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