My Story

Hello! How are you? I am doing well, and I hope you are too. I am writing this letter to tell you how I am doing this year. Thank God, I am in good health, and I turned 14 in March. I continue studying, and I am in 6^th grade this year. I feel happy to be in this grade because it is the last one to finish my primary education. God has helped and given me wisdom to do a good job at school, and I am very grateful to Him for that. For me, Jesus is my friend and I trust in Him. I have a cousin named Marcela, and since we were little children, we have liked to play tag and riding bicycles together.

As you know, my father abandoned me, and I heard that he already passed away. My mother continues working in the United States, and she covers all our needs. I talk with her three times a week, and she sends money every month. She is working as a gardener there. My grandmother, Marcela Toj, is taking care of me, and she gives me for my school snack. She raises domestic animals like hens and cows for selling. Thankfully, she is in good health. As a family, we are attending the Catholic Church. LW Evangelism team has shared God’s Word with us and has encouraged us to continue trusting in Him. My grandma helped me to write this letter, and I hope you find it interesting.

Sincerely yours

Juan Cristian Gabriel Ruiz Toj

Translated by: Loyda de Osorio, AAC Secretary-Antigua