My Story

Kind regards from the beautiful Guatemala! My full name is Zulmy Griselda Ruiz De La Cruz, and I am excited to share a little about my life with you. I am 14 years old, and I am deeply grateful to God for keeping me healthy and alive. About two years ago, I was seriously sick with a fever. My parents rushed me to the hospital, and I was there for one week. That was the most impactful experience I have had. I am sure that God used doctors as instruments to heal me. Now, let me tell you about my family. I love and admire my parents because they are my role models. They taught me that Jesus is our Lord, who died on a cross to save us from sins. My father works as a farmer and rents furniture for parties. On the other hand, my mother keeps busy doing the chores and selling chickens grown on the patio to contribute to the expenses.

They do their best to afford all the essentials for my siblings and me, but it has been challenging for them to cover our education. I am in seventh grade. Therefore, I kindly ask you to pray for us. We attend the Methodist Church, Rock of Salvation. We enjoy participating in the services, especially when our siblings in Christ thank God for the harvest and birthdays. It is time to say goodbye, but I want you to know that my best friend’s name is Deisy Mishel. We have been friends since we were young. We have a lot of fun playing freeze tag or talking when we get together. Have a blessed day!

From the bottom of my heart,

Zulmy Griselda Ruiz De La Cruz

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Guatemala