My Story

Hello! How are you doing? My full name is Cerbando de la Cruz Ajqui, and I feel blessed to share my updated information with you. First, I will tell you about my family. About one year ago, my father started to suffer from cramps and pain in his left knee. The doctor prescribed an expensive medicine, which my father could not buy. Luckily, he is much better thanks to a vitamin shot that he gets at the pharmacy, but that is only when he has a lot of pain. Today, my father makes a living as a day laborer and farmer in our village. He also works on coffee farms at the coast from November to February. I identify with him so much because he is nurturing. On the other hand, my mother keeps busy at home taking care of my siblings and me. Luckily, we are all healthy.

My mother occasionally works as a day laborer for our neighbors to help with the expenses at home. We are members of a nearby Christian Church. The activity we enjoy the most at church is the anniversary celebration. Now, I will tell you about myself. I am pleased to share that Jesus is my friend. I can feel his loving presence when I need him the most. He has helped me to have success at school. I am 10 years old, and I am in third grade. I want you to know that I get along wonderfully with my brother, Yonel. We have a lot of confidence in each other. Our favorite pastime is playing soccer. It is time to say goodbye, but I want you to know that my father helped me share all this information with LW just for you. May God bless you!

In Jesus’ name,

Cerbando de la Cruz Ajqui

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Guatemala