Jader is growing up in a poor rural community in the Central American country of Nicaragua. A typical home is constructed of wood or stones with a dirt floor and a metal, clay tile or straw roof. Families survive mostly on rice, beans and corn tortillas. Temperatures remain fairly constant between 80 and 90 degrees, and the terrain is dry and rocky.
Jader is in 6th grade and graduates in Dec/02. He enjoys studying the national language. He helps at home by running errands. He likes to play with toy cars. He is in good health.
This is a Christmas Card (2001) drawing by Jader.
Note: These letters come to us in two versions. One in porteuguese and one roughly translated to English. The PM date is 'Post Marked by' date. The date before the PM date, if any, is when it was actually written/dated.
* Means we've taken out last names for internet security reasons.
(PM 9/12/02) Sres: David, Keturah y Abigail Roach: Hello! Dear God parents, Hope you may be healthy in unity with your young baby.
By means of the following I would like to direct my self to thank you for the things you sent me. I enjoyed the astronaut doll, and specially your family photo, the print to make drawings, this will be useful for class, the sticers to stick on my books.
You want to know which is my favorite sport. My favorite sport is football. At the moment I am not playing in a team or league. I just play with my friends at school during my free-hour. We play with a small ball, because I don't have; I either have uniform nor sport shoes for that kind of game.
We pray for you for such wonderful talent that our Lord, Jesus Christ had granted you. Hope your child grow-up quick and continue studying. On December I will promote from 6th grade (elementary school). I will send you a photo of my family and me. Until soon.
Sincerely; Yader G.
(01/17/02, PM 8/30/02) Dear sponsor. Greetings and blessings to you. I felt excited to be able to write to you. I want to tell you I recieved a nice present for Christmas. They also repaired my school. It looks prettier now. All of this is been possible, thank to your help.
I'm in the 6th grade at school. I promise to be a good student. I close promising to write again. Please write soon.
You're very special to me. Jader
(PM 3/11/02) To Mr. and Mrs. DAvid and Keturah; Hello, I am Yader *. I pray to God our Lord I'm asking Him to bless you. I'm so contented since you are my spnosor. I'm so contented to hear that in December the Lord will grant you the opportunity to recieve such sweet and nice baby.
I am also happy to hear that you moved to your nice little house ever when perhaps it may be small, but it's yours personally. It's a blessing from God to you. It's so nice to have your own house. May our Lord Jesus Christ always bless you there and you may have peace there.
I appreciate that you always remember me. I'm so contented I had received your lovely gift. I received 2 toys cars an thick chain with a medal, 4 small cards with measages, 3 sheet of stickers; many thanks may the Lord grant you much more blessings. I'm studying at the 5th Vocational school. The sun and moon. I'm in 6th grade of elementary school. I'm one of the 5th best student. My family is composed of my dad Pablo *, my mom Juana * my brothers; Juana Harqarita, Cristobal, Byron, Glenda and I.
I also received a photo I felt so happy. I am also proud to hear that you received my photo. I love you. May God bless you! Atte: Yader *
Jader 2002 Progress Report drawing (Meduim: Crayon) Recieved 9/27/02
