It is a pleasure to greet you. My name is Leonardo Mendez Ruiz. I am 12 years old, and I am in the fourth grade. On the weekends, I like to help in the cornfields. My mother’s name is Ana Ruiz Ruiz. She takes care of our home and our sheep. She also works as a day laborer three days a week. I enjoy going to the feeding program each week and enjoying a delicious meal. My favorite meal that they serve is the fried chicken. I also enjoy receiving the gift at the end of year Christmas celebration at the feeding program. I want to tell you that Living Water has greatly blessed my family by the meal they serve each week. At home, we grow corn, beans and cilantro. We also raise pigs, sheep and chickens. Some we sell and some we keep for our own needs. We currently do not attend a church. The evangelism team shared the good news with my family. I pray that you are doing well, and I hope that you will pray for job of my step grandfather. Thank you for taking the time to read about me today. I send you many hugs and blessings. 

With much love,  

Leonardo Mendez Ruiz 

Translated by: Carrie Gipson / Missionary - Guatemala