My Story

Zacualpa is a small but busy village in a mountain valley. Both Quiche Mayans and Ladinos (those with mixed European ancestry) inhabit the village. The prevalent language is Spanish. Families in this village live in one or two-room homes usually constructed of either wood or adobe. Although many of the people are farmers, the village contains several small and specialized stores, a body repair shop for buses, mechanics, plumbers, and many other small-town tradesmen. It also has a large open-air market which serves much of the area. Even with all of this, the poverty level is extremely high, and the children are very needy.

Hello! I am so happy to share with you a little about my life. Before starting, let me tell you that my mother helped me to give all this information to a teacher of the LW evangelism team. My full name is Yamilet Jakeila Ruiz Lindo, and I was born on December 9, 2017. Today, I am a healthy 6-year-old girl. I attend school as a first grader and my favorite food is fried eggs with black beans. I like dogs and my favorite color is red. Something that I enjoy the most is playing with my youngest sister in my free time. I have three brothers and four sisters. My mother is Maria Lindo Leon de Ruiz. She works hard at home by cleaning, preparing our meals, and taking care of my siblings while my father works. My father's name is Abraham Ruiz Riz, and he makes a living as a farmer. He strives to provide our family with food and clothes, but it is sometimes difficult because everything is expensive. Therefore, I beg you to pray for us. 

Thankfully, nobody is sick at home. We live with my maternal grandfather in his house. My father helps to cover the electricity and running water expenses. We share the house with some of my uncles and aunts. The house is made of adobe, a tile roof, and a concrete floor. It has three rooms and a separate kitchen. Fortunately, we have enough space to raise domestic animals. We have hens, hens, cats, and dogs. I live a little far from the feeding program. So, my mom takes me there by motorcycle most of the time. The trip takes us 15 minutes from where we live. As for our spiritual life, let me tell you that we do not attend any church. However, I hope we can do it soon. I say goodbye to you now, but I look forward to hearing your story.  

Warm hugs,

Yamilet Jakeila Ruiz Lindo

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary