My Story

Hello! My full name is Yaritza Yamileth Toledo, and I want to tell you a little bit about my life. I am 16 years old, and I do not attend school because my family lacks economic resources to support my education. I earn a little money by taking a child from school to her house. I do my best to help my mom with the expenses. I kindly ask you to pray for my whole family and me. Sadly, one of my brothers passed away this year. This tragic situation has impacted my mom’s health. She receives vitamin shots every week to alleviate the nerve disturbances she experiences. I admire my mom because she is a brave and strong woman who advises me to be a good girl. She works hard as a domestic employee to support our family. She also sells homemade food on Fridays and Sundays to earn extra income.

Even though sadness is still present in our family, God is working and comforting our hearts. We are doing our best to be close to Jesus, our savior. My family and I have attended the Full Gospel Christian church for about one year. This is all for now, but I want you to know I shared all this information with LW just for you. See you later!

Cordiality yours,

Yaritza Yamileth Toledo

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary/Antigua Guatemala