My Story

I greet you with much love, and I hope you are having a blessed year. I am so happy to bring you some information about me. This year, I am studying in the third grade and I am nine years old now. The most difficult thing to me has been that my father left to go to the United States.  God has blessed us in our needs. For me, Jesus is my Savior. I identify with my mother because she is the one who takes care of me. My best friend is Lucila, and we enjoy playing football. I am grateful for my health.

As you know, my father Israel is living and working in the United States. He earns a living by cleaning tires. He is in touch with us and sends money to us each month. My mother stays at home doing her household chores, and she raises herbs to sell in order to improve our income. My family attends the Catholic church. My favorite activity at church is the end of year because there is a special time with children and they give gifts to us. My older sister Carolina helped me to give my information. Thank for taking the time to read my letter. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Warm regards,

Ilaria Gricelda de Leon Garcia

Translated by: Lucia Gravez, AAC Secretary-Antigua