My Story

Good afternoon, everybody! I fondly greet you in the name of Jesus, hoping you are all doing well. First, I want you to know that thanks to the donations that LW-Adopt A Child receives, my siblings and I have been able to enjoy delicious food and take part in the Bible lessons. We pray God blesses you and the staff richly. It is incredible that four years already passed since my mother enrolled us at the feeding program. My full name is Agusto Raymundo Marcos Pedro, and I am 11 years old. Hot weather has been unbearable lately, so I prefer cold. I am in third grade and after school, I usually sweep, do the dishes, and fold my clothes to help my mother with the chores. She is dedicated to taking care of my siblings and me, but she also works during the coffee harvesting time to cover our needs. My siblings and I usually help her to pick coffee beans on vacation.

Fortunately, we count on the financial support of my grandfather, on my father’s side. He makes a living in a plant nursery. My family and I live with him and his family. He still has young children who depend on him to survive. Thankfully, we are all healthy. I tell you that my father did not live with us for a while, but he decided to come back home almost one year ago. He works as a farmer and helps us with a little money, but he has problems with alcohol. Please pray that God touches his heart and makes his life new. As a Catholic family, we trust in the Lord. We feel motivated to attend our church because of the engaging activities like the Holy Mass. To end this letter, I want you to know it was a blessing to share my updated information with you through this letter. See you later!

Huge hugs,

Agusto Raymundo Marcos Pedro

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala