My Story

I wish you a blessed day alongside your loved ones. Thank God, my family and I attend Christian Life Church, and we go three times per week. We trust our salvation in Christ. 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. Thankfully, my family and I are in good health.

I am Lesly de la Cruz Jimon, and I am a 9-year-old girl. I am a second-grade student; I am doing well in my learning by receiving my classes at school. The school expenses are high now, and it is difficult for my parents to cover them due to our bad economy. My native language is Quiche dialect, and I would like to learn to speak Spanish because I would like to communicate better with other people. When I grow up, I would like to be a policewoman. I like to play football in my free time; it is the sport I like the most. I like drinking soda, and my favorite is Pepsi. At Christmas, we have the custom to eat “tamales” (a typical dish), and we enjoy them for Christmas Eve dinner. On my birthday I like to have a cake to share with my siblings; my parents buy the cake if they can. Being part of the feeding program is a great blessing because I receive a meal; I am very grateful for all blessings I receive. At home, we are in need of corn for our tortillas. Well, this is all for now. Every blessing for you!

Hugs and much love,

Lesly de la Cruz Jimon

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