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 Indians who can trace their ancestral roots to the ancient Mayan civilization. They normally speak an Indian 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.

Good morning, I am so excited to share my information in this opportunity. My full name is Juan Carlos Calachij de la Cruz. I was born on January 18, 2022. I am a 3-year-old boy who lives in Guatemala in a town called Pasojoc III. I live with my parents and two brothers. I am so happy to say that my family and I are in good health. I am not attending school because of my young age. So, I stay at home and I enjoy playing football. I love the color blue, and I like chicks. The meals I love the most are noodles and chicken. My father makes a living as a farmer and a day laborer. His name is Juan Calachij Garcia. My mother stays busy with the household work and raises hens and turkeys to sell and contribute with some money to the family. Her name is Isabel de la Cruz de la Cruz.

We are members of the God is Love Christian Church. Thank God, we live in our own property. It is a humble house made of wooden boards with a tin sheet roof and a dirt floor. There is no running water or electricity. We bring water home from a natural spring using a hose. To get light, we use a solar lamp. Our essential needs are groceries and corn. I am very happy to be registered in the Living Water feeding program; I get there in 20 minutes. It is a blessing to know someone may want to know about me. May our Heavenly Father bless you wherever you are!

With all my love,

Juan Carlos Calachij de la Cruz

Translated by: Violeta Hernandez / A-A-C Secretary-Antigua Guatemala