I fondly greet you through this letter. My full name is Ignacia Cristina Tzoy Morente and I hope you are doing well. I want to share that celebrating Christmas with my family has been a lovely experience. I like it so much because this reminds me that Jesus was born to save us. I know that Jesus is my friend! I am excited because I will turn 15 years old in July. I have speech and hearing problems, but I feel well. I get along well with my siblings, but my sister Yolanda is my best friend. We have a lot of fun playing freeze tag together.  

Most of the time, I stay home and keep busy doing the chores to help my mom. I identify with her because she is a strong and brave woman. My mom embroiders typical napkins for sale. She also sells chickens and pigs grown at home. Fortunately, my whole family is doing well. My father is still working in the United States. We do not know what he makes for a living, but he helps us economically. We are members of the Catholic Church. The activity we enjoy the most at church is the seed blessing mass. I will leave you now, but I want you to know that my mom helped me give all this information to a member of the LW staff so you could hear from me. Until next time! 

Kisses and hugs,  

Ignacia Cristina Tzoy Morente 

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary/Antigua Guatemala