Olga Marisela Ruiz Luis
Ref# PA0292

About Me
My name is Olga Marisela Ruiz Luis. I'm a 26-year-old.
Birthday

My birthday is
March 28, 1998.
Attends Program

Pasojoc

Program Country

Guatemala

Sponsorship Type

Child

My Story

Hello! How are you? I send you warm greetings hoping my letter finds you well. My name is Olga Marisela Ruiz Luis and my sister, Vilma, helped me to write you this letter since I am a deaf-mute person. I want to start by asking your prayers for my family because we are passing through a difficult situation. Sadly, my mother passed away the night of August 31, 2023 due to another stroke. As you know she suffered a stroke in the past which affected all her body and left her in bed; she was no longer able to walk. She was suffering due to this situation for about two years. She did not want to be checked at the public hospital and was only taking natural medicine since we did not have the resources to buy other kinds of medicine.

Now, we are doing our best to go ahead, but it has been difficult for us since we also have to pay some loans that we made to cover my mother’s wake and burial. My father comes to visit us only once in a while, but he lives about 5 minutes away from us; he has another family. My sister, Vilma, is now the one who takes care of my siblings and me since we are all deaf-mute people; Vilma can talk and hear. We are raising hens and ducks in order to earn some money for our food. My brothers, Francisco and Jorge, sometimes work as farmers or day laborers to help with the income. Also, my sister, Maria, is weaving typical bags to help financially. Our frequent needs are groceries like corn.

We are members of Prince of Peace Church, but lately, we have not been attending it. LW Evangelism team has encouraged us to continue seeking God because it is important in our lives. Living Water and you are a great blessing for me because I receive delicious meals through the feeding program. I turned 25 in March, and I stay at home helping with the chores. I am in good health, and I love drinking sodas. Please keep me in your prayers because my mother’s death has affected me a lot and there are times that I do not want to eat. I say goodbye to you for now hoping to have another opportunity to greet you. May God bless you!

All the best

Olga Marisela Ruiz Luis

Translated by: Loyda de Osorio/A-A-C Secretary, Antigua Guatemala