My Story

Hello, my name is Gavanely Sofia Xitumul Pol. It is a pleasure to be able to greet you today and tell you about myself. I hope that wherever you are and whatever situation you are in, God will bless you today and every day. I am nine years old now, and I am in third grade this year.  I am a very happy and healthy girl. I love doing homework and helping my mom take care of the chickens at home. My best friend’s name is Vanesa Garcia. We have been friends for three years. We love to play together outside when we have recess at school. My mom and dad are very special to me because we are a good family, and they love me so much and take good care of me. My mom prays for me that I will grow to be a good young lady. My dad’s name is Jairon Estuardo Xitumul Perez. He lives and works in the USA. He has been there for two years. He works hard and sends back money each month. He works as a farmer there, and he always stays in contact with us. He has vitiligo, but he does not have enough money to see a specialist right now. My mom’s name is Juana Pol Velasquez. She stays home and takes care of the housework and chores. She also raises chickens and turkeys to sell so she can make some extra money. Unfortunately, she suffers from nervous gastritis, but thankfully, she has seen a doctor, and she has been prescribed medication. As a family, we go to a Catholic church.

We enjoy participating in the mass services each week. We talked with a Living Water evangelism teacher, and she shared the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ with us. I am grateful for this visit with the teacher, but sometimes I don’t understand why my mom aways gets sick. I know it makes her sad sometimes when I ask these questions. I just wish she would be healed completely. I ask God to do a miracle in her life, and I pray He will prepare my heart to accept Him as my Lord and Savior, because I know Jesus is my friend and He loves me very much. That is all from me for now. I hope you have enjoyed this update. I thank you again for taking the time to make me feel special. God bless you and protect you. I send big hugs and much love!

Hugs and kisses,

Gavanely Sofia Xitumul Pol

Translated by: Olivia Gallardo, Missionary Intern