Hello! This is your sponsored child Estephany Samantha Giron Alvarez, and it is a great pleasure to update you about my life through this letter. I am 10 years old and I am already out of school for vacation. I was in third grade and attended school on the afternoon shift. I am doing well, but I have had trouble seeing far away. My mom and stepfather work hard for our family. My mom sells smoothies in the market and my stepfather carries people or packages from one place to another on his motorcycle. However, they do not have enough economic resources to bring me to an ophthalmologist. As for my family’s health, let me tell you that almost everybody is doing well except my stepfather. He has gastritis, but he is not under treatment at the moment. Please pray for his health. My family and I are members of Ebenezer Christian Church. My mom has been a faithful member of the church and welcomed Jesus as her Savior about 20 years ago. As for me, let me tell you that I also welcomed Jesus into my heart a few years ago. 

I want to open my heart and tell you that living in a rented house has been difficult because my mom and her husband have to cover the rent payment first, and then, they can afford some food for our family with the rest of their income which is barely enough. So, one of our long-term goals is to buy a house. We pray for this dream and we would like you to join us. In advance, I thank you so much for your prayers. I am grateful to you and LW-Adopt A Child for blessing my family and me with food. At the feeding program, my favorite food is fried chicken. It is time to say goodbye, but I hope the Lord blesses you richly forever. Many kisses and hugs to you!  

Kisses and hugs,  

Estephany Samantha Giron Alvarez 

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala