My Story

Hello! How are you? I hope you are doing well. I am Ian Bladimir, and I send you warm greetings from Guatemala. I am writing this letter to tell you about my family and me. I only live with my mother since my father is not part of my life. She works hard as a maid to cover our needs, and thankfully, she is in good health.  My mom and I have passed through hard economic situations, especially at the beginning of the year because she has to buy many school supplies. My mom is the person with whom I identify most because she always gives me good advice; I enjoy talking with her in our free time.

I am in 7^th grade this year. I have a friend named Carlos, and I met him two years ago. We enjoy playing basketball together. I am 13 years old, and I am in good health. I tell you that I broke one of my feet last March and I had to use a cast for twenty days; it has been one of my hardest situations. During that time, I was impatient, and only God put peace in my life; He healed my foot. For me, Jesus is love and God’s son. Well, I close my letter telling you that my aunt, Sujeydi, helped me to write you this letter.

Kisses and hugs

Ian Bladimir Carrillo Aguilar

Translated by: Loyda de Osorio, AAC Secretary-Antigua