My Story

Many greetings! I am Yeferson Jeronimo Rodriguez Chingo, and I am so happy to share a little about my life with you through this letter. My mother and a member of the LW staff helped write it for you, so I hope you find my information engaging. I am 8 years old, and I am in first grade. I want to share that I had hepatitis a while ago. That was a discouraging and unpleasant experience, but my family prayed for me. I could feel the Lord’s presence who healed me through medicine. Today, I am healthy, and I trust in Jesus because He is God’s son.

I attend the Catholic Church alongside my family. Jesus is everywhere, but we have felt his loving presence during the Holy Mass. I want you to know that my mother takes care of my siblings and me, while my father works far away from our country. He traveled to the United States about one year ago. He is doing well and works in a restaurant to support our family. I am glad because he is in touch with us.  I identify the most with my mother because she is nurturing. We have a lot of confidence in each other. I say goodbye to you now, but I send you many hugs and best wishes.

From the bottom of my heart,

Yeferson Jeronimo Rodriguez Chingo

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Guatemala