My Story

Hello! This is Zury Verali Aparicio Jacobo, and I greet you in Jesus’ name. Before telling you about my life, I want you to know that my father helped me share all this information with LW. I am 15 years old and I am a girl with Asperger´s syndrome. I am doing well, thanks to a treatment that my doctor prescribed for me. I take a medicine called Valproic acid to prevent convulsions. I used to attend a school for people with special needs. I am glad because I finished elementary school last year. It is difficult for me to socialize with people who are not my relatives. However, I have had to adapt since my mom started to work by cleaning an office about four months ago. While my parents work, someone is taking care of me at home. My mom pays her to do it.

We are going through a hard economic situation, so I beg you to pray for us. As you know, my father suffers from diabetes. He goes for checkups and receives treatment at IGSS (Guatemalan Social Security). He still works as an office assistant. My parents are part of the service staff at our church. They know so much about Jesus. I enjoy listening to them talking about Him at home. We are members of Adulam Christian Church. I love clapping when I listen to the worship songs because that is my favorite part of the services. I identify with my mom because she loves me so much. She knows when I need her help. My siblings are my best friends! They play and talk with me. Please take care of yourself! I would like to hear your story soon.

Kisses and hugs,

Zury Verali Aparicio Jacobo

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala