My Story

Pasojoc III, where your child lives, is located in an extremely remote area of the mountains in Quiche, Guatemala.  Life in this area is very difficult and very isolated from the outside world. It is a 3-hour walk to the nearest market town.  The people who inhabit the area are Quiche Mayans who can trace their ancestral roots to the ancient Mayan civilization.  They normally speak a Mayan dialect called Quiche, however, Spanish is becoming more common.  The climate is basically warm, but it can get very cold at night.  Houses in this area are typically constructed of adobe with tin sheet or tile roofs and dirt floors.  Pasojoc III is an area rich with natural resources.  It is a farming area where the inhabitants grow staples such as corn, beans and other types of vegetables.  Many families also raise domestic animals such as sheep, goats, cows and chickens.

Hello, my name is Wilson Elias Jimon Ajqui. I was born on October 1^st, 2018 in Zacualpa, Quiche, and I am 6 years old. I am a healthy boy. I am in 1^st grade at school this year. I like blue, and I love sheep. Fried chicken is my favorite meal. I spend my spare time playing with balls and helping my mother with some chores at home. I have only one sister. I walk a half hour to come to the Feeding Center.  As a family, we are members from the Christian Church called Good Shepherd. I live under the care of my mother because my father lives and works in Guatemala City, but he visits us every 6 months. Thankfully, they are in good health. My father’s name is Efrain Jimon Gutierrez. He works as a “cargador” in the market (carrying heavy packages for others) in order to support us financially. My mother’s name is Cristina Ajqui Gutierrez, and she is a housewife and takes care of our family. Moreover, she weaves typical suits from Zacualpa town to sell and get some income, and she raises some hens and one pig at home. As a humble family, our current needs are groceries.

We live in my grandparent`s house and we share it with some aunts and cousins. It has three rooms and one separated kitchen. Our house is made of adobe, tile roof and cement floors. We have running water and electricity and the service payments are shared with my father and relatives. We would like to have some chicks because we have enough space in the house for them. I hope you like to read my personal information. I send you many blessings!

Lots of love,

Wilson Elias Jimon Ajqui

Translated by: Gladys Chavez/A-A-C Antigua