My Story

Hi! I greet you from the bottom of my heart, and I hope you are doing fine alongside your lovely family. My name is Jose Marco Antonio Menendez Ramirez and I am 14 years old. We are attending The Saint Paul`s Church every Sunday.  This year I studied the 8^th grade at school and received face-to-face classes every day. I learned a lot from this study method. Nowadays, school fees are expensive, but my mother made an effort to support my brother and me with school expenses. Sometimes, it was difficult to cover every expense because she paid the monthly house rent. I speak Spanish, but I would like to learn the English language and the Cakchiquel Mayan Dialect. In the future, I want to become a professional auditor. My favorite celebration of the year is Christmas because I like to spend that day with my family and I am on school vacation. Coca-Cola is my favorite beverage. Among sports, I prefer soccer and karate. What I like for my birthday is to eat special food along with my family when my mother has a little extra money. By the grace of God, my family and I are in good health.

My mother`s name is Aura Estela Ramirez. She is 43 years old. Currently, she continues earning a living by working as a secretary to support us with home expenses. She is the only one who provides for the family.  I want to let you know that my father passed away on May 11, 2023.  He did not live with us. As a humble family, our current needs are groceries and beds. We are grateful to you and Living Water because we have been blessed with meals, medical and dental, and spiritual support. I want to say thank you for the Christmas gift that you sent to me through LW and for the special gifts and letters that you have sent to me with much love several times. May God reward you in every area of your life and protect you always!

Lots of love,

Jose Marco Antonio Menendez Ramirez

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