My Story

Hello! I greet you wishing you a successful day blessed by our Lord Jesus. I am Marta Estela De La Cruz De La Cruz and I am 21 years old. I am so happy to share with you a little about my family and me. My mother`s name is Isabel De La Cruz Garcia. She is 45 years old. Nowadays, she is a housewife and continues raising hens, turkeys, and pigs to sell and get some income. My father`s name is Ismael De La Cruz Garcia and he is 45 years old. At the moment, he earns a living by working as a farmer and day laborer.  As a big and humble family, our current needs are corn and groceries. We grow corn for family consumption. At the moment, we are attending the Catholic Church every Monday and Thursday. Thank you to the LW evangelism team who encouraged me to seek God. I want to tell you that by the grace of God, all my family and I are in good health.

As you know, I am not studying, but I help my mother with chores at home.  My dream is to travel to Guatemala City and work in a tortillas business. My native language is the Quiche Mayan dialect, and I would like to learn English; I think this is an important language. My favorite celebration of the year is Christmas because our custom is to eat “tamales” (a typical dish). I like to drink “Mosh” (a hot beverage made of oatmeal). Among sports, I prefer to play football. I do not celebrate my birthday due to a lack of financial resources. We are grateful to you and to Living Water because I receive the meals, medical and dental attention, and spiritual support. I want to say thank you for the Christmas gift that I receive at year`s end. I hope you enjoy reading my letter. May God reward you in every area of your life!

Lots of love,

Marta Estela De La Cruz De La Cruz

Translated by: Gladys Chavez /A-A-C Secretary