My Story

Hello! My name is Jhostyn Antony Chingo Benito and I am glad to write this letter to someone special like you. I am a healthy 8-year-old boy. I was in first grade this year. The school year just ended, so I am on vacation. I like playing soccer with my siblings in my free time. What I like the most is playing with my toy cars. I am the youngest child in my family. So, I usually attend the feeding program alongside my older siblings. Fortunately, they are doing well. We like having delicious meals at the feeding program. I feel excited when the staff serves fried chicken for lunch. My parents are grateful to LW because we also have medical and dental care. If my siblings and I get sick, we can receive medicine for free. That is a great blessing!

Taking advantage of this opportunity, I ask you to pray for my parents. Unfortunately, my mom has felt a lot of pain in her heart lately. She looked for help at the health center in our town, but the doctor told her that she had to see a specialist to find a solution to her issues. Because of a lack of money, she did not do it. At the moment, she takes natural medicine to relieve her issues. As for my father, let me tell you that he has problems with alcohol. Because of his condition, he does not help us economically. He works as a farmer and day laborer. We have been passing through a challenging economic situation. However, my oldest siblings have helped us with a little money to move forward. Their names are Carlos and Maria Chingo. As for our spiritual life, let me tell you that we have attended the Catholic Church for a few years. I will leave you now, but I thank you so much for taking the time to read my information. See you later!

Kisses and hugs,

Jhostyn Antony Chingo Benito

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala