My Story

Hello! How are you? This is Antonio Matias Ralios, and I hope my letter finds you well. I am taking this opportunity to share with you about my family and me. We have been encouraged by LW Evangelism team to seek a church, and we are thinking to accept Jesus as our personal Savior. We are grateful for their words. We raise hens, turkeys and pigs for selling, and we also grow corn, black beans and bananas for our consumption. Groceries, clothes and soap are our basic needs, and we are always frequently in need of them. My parents, Antonio and Maria, are healthy and working hard to support us. My dad is 40 years old, and he works as a day laborer. My mom is 36 years old, and she works with my dad.

We are a big family, so it is a great blessing for us to receive a plate of food at the feeding program; I am grateful to Living Water for this. I no longer attend school this year because I did not want to continue. I now keep busy helping my dad with his duties. I want to become a driver when I am older, and I would like to learn English language in the future. I am 11 years old, and I am fine and healthy. I love Holy Week celebration because we eat the traditional bread with honey. Orange soda is my favorite beverage. I enjoy walking in the field. I do not have a birthday party, but my family buys me a small present or a “piñata” to make me happy. I end my letter wishing you the best. May God bless you!

Kisses and hugs

Antonio Matias Ralios

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