I am so happy to say hello to you through this letter. This is Erik Nemecio Neftali de la Cruz de la Cruz and I am 5 years old. Fortunately, I am in good health. This year, I attended school as a pre-kindergartener. I made new friends and learned so much. My favorite food is fried chicken. I feel like the happiest child at the feeding program when the staff serves that food for lunch. I like celebrating Christmas at LW because the staff organizes nice activities and gives a nice gift to each child 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 raises hens to earn her own money from the sales. She uses her income to help at home with the expenses. On the other hand, my father works hard as a tuk-tuk driver to support our family economically. I beg you to pray for him so his income improves. We are members of a Methodist Church. I am glad because my parents welcomed Jesus into their heart many years ago. A teacher of the LW evangelism team congratulated my mom recently for being sure about her salvation. He also encouraged her to continue persevering on her spiritual life. I say goodbye to you now, but I send you many kisses and hugs.  

Sincerely yours,  

Erik Nemecio Neftali de la Cruz de la Cruz 

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua Guatemala