My Story

Hello! I greet you in Jesus’ name hoping you are doing well wherever you are. I am Gregorio Ruiz, and I am writing you this small letter to tell you how my family and I are doing this year. As you know, my parents are abroad, so my siblings and I are under the care of a paternal aunt. Her name is Josefina, and she is 32 years old. She works as a weaver and takes care of us very well. My parents, Agustin and Magdalena, are in the United States, and my father is the one who is covering all our expenses. He is working in the cleaning area of a hotel. We have communication with them. The income is low, so we are in need of groceries like corn. My siblings and I attend a church but with another paternal aunt.

I am 9 years old, and I am in 3^rd grade this year. I prefer face-to-face classes because I learn quicker and everything is easier. I want to become a professional musician in the future, and I would like to learn English language. I like playing soccer. I love Christmas time because I see the colorful lights and can light fireworks. I get happy when it is my birthday, and I share it with my close relatives. My favorite drink is lemonade. Thankfully, I am in good health. It has been a great blessing to receive food, Bible classes and medicine thanks to Living Water and you. I say goodbye to you for now hoping to have news from you soon.

Kisses and hugs

Gregorio Anibal Ruiz De La Cruz

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