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Where are they now? Linda's Story

 

This month we will be highlighting young adults who were in our child sponsorship program as children. It's so encouraging to see how their sponsor's love, prayers and financial support helped them get to where they are today. We think you will be encouraged as well!


Our first story is from Linda who was sponsored for years by Greg & Aida who live in Florida. Linda is a vital part of our team in Guatemala, always willing to help in any way that she can!





My name is Linda and I am 20 years old. I have lived my whole life in Guatemala City and since I was in my mother's womb I have attended a church. I had the opportunity for Caroline’s Promise to come to my church and start a sponsorship program. I was blessed to be sponsored by Aida for much of my childhood until I was 18 years old. When the sponsorship program began, my father went in search of the American dream, but the money he sent was simply not enough to support a family of 6 and sometimes there were seasons in which he was unemployed. Just in those moments of need the help of Caroline’s Promise arrived.  It was certainly God's support for my family. 


A stage that marked my life during adolescence was when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.  As a family we had a very difficult time and a lot of economic scarcity, but part of God's support continued through Caroline’s Promise.  Those bags of food were received just in the moment of need.


I am currently studying my second year in medical school at the public university of Guatemala. I want to become a doctor who brings medical care to the remote places of Guatemala. I would appreciate your prayers for me for wisdom and understanding.


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