It is a pleasure to greet you through this letter. My full name is Veronica Leticia Mendez Simaj I am 8 years old. I sometimes suffer from a bloody nose, but I am stable currently. I usually help my mom with some household chores. As for school, let me tell you that I am in second grade. I attend school on the morning shift. I want you to know that I am thankful for being part of LW-Adopt A Child because I have many benefits like food. At the feeding program, my favorite food is hamburger patties. My siblings and I feel excited when we receive a Christmas gift during the annual Christmas celebration at the feeding program. 

Now, let me tell you a little about my family. Thankfully, everybody is doing well. My mom is a housewife and keeps busy most of the time. We raise hens and grow corn for our consumption. As for my father, let me tell you that he traveled to the United States to look for better job opportunities and help us economically. Please pray for him. Today, he makes a living by growing vegetables. I attend the Prince of Peace Christian Church alongside my family. My mom welcomed Jesus into her heart many years ago. A teacher of the LW evangelism team congratulated and encouraged her to continue moving forward. We took advantage of that opportunity to give all this information to him so you could hear my news. I will leave you now, but I hope to hear from you soon.  

With much love,  

Veronica Leticia Mendez Simaj 

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala