Sending Victoriano's grandchildren to school

In April, when Zaida and Heather visited Chichicastenango, they met a K'iche' teacher named Victoriano.   They discovered that he lives too far away from Chichicastenango for Michael to hire him as a teacher on a regular basis.  However, Heather and Zaida were touched by his desire to gain employment in order to pay for his grandchildren, Pascuala and Claudio, to finish their last two years of high school.  Zaida brought his story to our church in Puerto Rico, where people responded generously to Victoriano's need.

Pascuala, Heather (Erica), Victoriano,
and Claudio in April

When our family arrived in Chichicastenango a few weeks ago, Heather again contacted Victoriano to deliver the donation from Puerto Rico.  He traveled three hours to come visit us, and Michael and the girls were glad to be able to meet him.

Visiting with Victoriano

Thanks to everyone who helped contribute to send Pascuala and Claudio to school for the remainder of their current school year (through October), and thanks to everyone who would be willing to donate to their tuition for next year also.  If you would like to donate, please send a check made payable to Michael Montgomery, along with a note saying the donation is for Victoriano, to our permanent address at PO Box 5854, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831.