My Story

It is exciting to greet you through this! I am writing this letter to tell you my news, so I hope you find it engaging. I am Veronica Leticia Garcia Chingo, and I am 14 years old. I do not attend school at the moment, but I hope to do it next year. I was in sixth grade last year. Nowadays, I keep busy shepherding the sheep. Fortunately, I am in good health. Let me tell you that I am so happy to have delicious lunches for free at the feeding program. That is a great blessing for my siblings and me. I love eating fried chicken the most. As for my family, let me tell you that everybody is healthy. My father is a farmer and day laborer. He grows corn and beans for our consumption.

Currently, he is in the United States and works for a company. He will be working there for six months, and then he will come back to our country. He might come back in October. My mom is a very busy housewife. She raises hens to sell. She sells some fruits and herbs harvested at home to get extra money. I ask you to pray for my whole family and me so the Lord keeps us safe. We have attended the Catholic Church for many years. Fortunately, my parents accepted Jesus as their Savior some years ago. As for me, let me tell you that I did it about three years ago. I am glad since my father serves at church by playing the keyboard during mass. To end this letter, I want you to know that my mom helped me to write this letter for you. She appreciates that LW staff encourages us to seek God even more.

Lots of love,

Veronica Leticia Garcia Chingo

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala