My Story

It is a privilege for me to greet you through this letter. I am Dany, and I hope you find my last news engaging. My family and I still attend King of the Centuries Church. We usually attend our services on Wednesdays and Fridays. I am glad because I can listen to the gospel there and at the feeding program. Taking advantage of this opportunity, I want you to know that LW is a meaningful project where I receive delicious food too. A teacher of the evangelism team spoke with my older sister to get this information for you. Besides, he encouraged my family through her to continue loving God. Thankfully, we are in good health. My father, Domingo Ruiz, is 49 years old. He still works in the field and cuts coffee beans at the coast for three months.

He tries to do his best for our family, but his income is not enough to cover all the bills. Our priorities are food supplies. To survive, we work hard at home by growing corn and raising hens for our consumption. I am twelve years old and unfortunately, I could not celebrate my birthday because of a lack of economic resources. Fortunately, the school method improved because I am learning more. I am in fifth grade. I am younger, so I still do not know how I want to make a living when I am older. My favorite holiday is Christmas because my family and I spend good moments together. I like drinking Incaparina (a typical hot beverage) and my favorite sport is football. I say goodbye to you for now, but I hope to hear from you soon.

Thinking of you,

Dany Eliseo Ruiz De La Cruz

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala