Why am I writing?

For a number of years I have lived in Antigua, Guatemala where I have met some of the most amazing people. People with few resources beyond their friendly smiles and willingness to help. People with no formal education who have figured out a way to make ends meet. People who have lost hope and talk about migrating. People who have migrated and are thrilled to be back home. People who have figured out how to survive with no safety nets, no government assistance in a hopelessly corrupt country. I would like to introduce you to a few of these people in the hope that you will understand that they are no different from the rest of us, no less deserving. They would like to live in peace in a place, preferably in their own country, where they can work to support their families and provide quality education for their children.