My Story

It is my pleasure to greet you in this opportunity hoping you are fine. Thank God, my family and I attend Christian Life Church, and we go three times per week. We trust our salvation in Christ. Thanks to God, my family and I are in good health. My father is Victor, and he is 43 years old. He works by farming the land to support our family. My mother is Vicenta, and she is 39 years old. She stays busy with the duties at home, and she raises hens, turkeys, pigs and sheep for selling to contribute to the income. We grow corn; it is just for our consumption.

This is Luis Felipe de la Cruz Jimon, and I am an 11-year-old boy. I attend fourth grade; since my classes are at school, it is easy to understand the lessons. Covering the school supplies has been hard for my parents because I have other siblings at school, so the expenses are high. When I am older, I would like to be a policeman. The language I would like to learn is English; it is so interesting. Playing football is so much fun; it is my favorite sport. I love drinking soda and my favorite is the orange flavor. At Christmas time, we eat “tamales” (a typical dish), and we enjoy them at Christmas Eve dinner. I would like to have a cake on my birthday to share with my family. Being part of the feeding program is a great blessing because I receive a tasty meal; I am very grateful for all blessings I receive. At home, we are in need of corn for our tortillas. Sending many hugs. Many blessings!

With much love,

Luis Felipe de la Cruz Jimon

Translated by: Violeta Hernandez / A-A-C Secretary-Antigua Guatemala