My Story

Special regards from Guatemala! I hope this letter finds you prospered and blessed, in the name of Jesus. I am Juan Carlos Vasquez and I am so happy for having the opportunity to attend the feeding program. I have enjoyed my meals and received Bible lessons there for about two years. My family is also grateful for spiritual guidance that I receive in this charity organization since they believe it has had a positive influence in my life. They pray that God showers all the LW staff with many blessings and keeps them healthy to continue with their social labor. I started to go there because some of my friends were already enrolled and invited me to have lunch there. I am 14 years old and I am in fifth grade again since I could not continue studying last year. Thankfully, I am in good health and I usually run errands to contribute to the household chores. I prefer hot weather rather than cold because it is perfect to go for walks.

I live under the care of my aunt and her husband since my biological mother abandoned me. Sadly, I know nothing about her. The only thing that we have heard is that she moved to the coast. Yessenia Vasquez is my aunt’s name and I fondly call her mom. Her husband and she have a modest business where they sell hardware tools. I am a lucky child because they love me so much. My uncle helps me to understand God’s love in my life by reading some verses of the holy scriptures. Thankfully, my whole family is in good health. We are members of the Lamb of God Church, and what we like the most about our services are the sermons and singing to worship God. I am pleased to tell you that my mom has assurance of her salvation because she recognizes herself as God’s daughter since He forgave her. It is time to say goodbye, but I hope this information helped you learn a little bit more about my life. My mom helped me to compose this letter just for you. Until next time!

Kisses and hugs,

Juan Carlos Vasquez

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala