My Story

May the grace of the Lord be with you! This is Maria Odilia Elizabeth Grave Pol, and I am so happy to tell you that I turned 6 years old in February. Before sharing more about my life with you, I want to tell you that my aunt helped me share all this information with LW. The most exciting experience I have had was going to school for the first time last year. I am in kindergarten now. I have made many new friends. My best friend’s name is Maria. We love playing with dolls during recess. I identify with my mom because she is loving.

She tends her own grocery store and sells coconuts to contribute to the household expenses. My father is a hardworking day laborer and farmer. We attend a Christian Church called the Assembly of God. We like participating in the Thanksgiving services at church, especially when our brothers thank God for their first fruits harvested. My parents have taught me that God takes care of us all the time. As proof, we are a healthy family. Thank you so much for reading my letter! I hope you liked it. 

With much love,

Maria Odilia Elizabeth Grave Pol

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala