The World Through My Eyes: Juan David

Juan David is 8-years-old and has had a difficult life. His father abandoned him and his mother, so they live with his grandparents.

Life in Mexico: The World Through My Eyes by Juan DavidHis mother, grandmother and younger aunt work making tlacoyos (a diamond shape thick corn tortilla, stuffed with beans or cheese) to sell on the streets of Mexico City. His grandfather works in the field to grow the corn they use to sell their products.

Juan David likes to play soccer and helps his mom at home by carrying wood or taking care of their sheep. When he was asked what he would like to become as an adult, he said he would like to become a car mechanic.

We gave Juan David a camera and asked him to take pictures of everything that caught his attention.

This is what life in Mexico looks like to Juan David.

Life in Mexico: The World Through My Eyes by Juan David

Here is a view of my town. I like to play soccer on the fields.

Life in Mexico: The World Through My Eyes by Juan David

My mother is all my life because she helps me with everything and she takes care of me. I love her very much. She never gets tired, even when she works hard.

Life in Mexico: The World Through My Eyes by Juan David

We have several pear trees and animals at our home. This is where we make tortillas.

Life in Mexico: The World Through My Eyes by Juan David

This is where my mother and I sleep. I keep my toys in a cardboard box. And hanging in the corner is the back pack that I use for school.

Life in Mexico: The World Through My Eyes by Juan David

I took this picture of where we place all the cups and clay mugs we use to drink a hot rice drink or coffee.

Life in Mexico: The World Through My Eyes by Juan David

My cousins and I like to play with my favorite car. Inside the car is a green ball. The ball was a gift from a cousin.

Life in Mexico: The World Through My Eyes by Juan David

This is my grandmother smiling. I call her mama Juana. She does not know how to read. Mama Juana is part of my family and when we are not together we feel separated. I like it when my family is together.


10 Comments |Add a comment

  1. samuel arthur December 8, 2012

    i’m frm GH i thank u for ur big support for african’s GOD will bless u

  2. Janalee Sexton December 7, 2012

    Really enjoyed these pictures…Reminds me of our church’s mission trip to Tiajuana in HS…

  3. G. Phillips December 6, 2012

    I love “eyes of a child” post from just one child – with the bio it gives you more of a feel for his life and his perspective. What a sweet little guy!

  4. Gail Law December 6, 2012

    I loved this! I would love to see more of these. Such a vivid picture of a child’s world.

    1. Jacquie Parella December 6, 2012

      SO glad you liked it Gail! We’ve posted a few others similar to this: https://blog.compassion.com/tag/through-the-eyes-of-a-child and will be doing more so keep a look out for them. 🙂

  5. Jill Foley December 6, 2012

    I love his grandmother’s smile ~ so radiant and beautiful! Those tortillas look delicious…

    1. Tondja Woods December 6, 2012

      Mooresville and Winston Salem NC

      Love the photos too.

  6. Jewel December 6, 2012

    I can see in the people’s faces there is joy in their heart which shows me it’s not what you have it’s who you have that matters, God bless this family!

    1. Tondja Woods December 6, 2012

      Winston Salem and Mooresville, NC

      The joy in the photo jumps off the page. I love the posts but the photos are the best.

    2. Jacquie Parella December 6, 2012

      That is so true jewel. What struck me was Juan David’s comments about his mom and grandmother. Love and family are so important to them!

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