Hello! I am Rosendo Calachij Toj and I am glad to share my news with you. I am 13 years old and fortunately, I am in good health. I am joyful because I passed my grade last year. I am sure this was only possible thanks to God’s favor. I am in fourth grade now. I usually help my parents to gather firewood on weekends. I want you to know that Cirilo is one of my best friends. We have been friends for many years. What we enjoy the most is playing soccer. Now, let me tell you about my family. My mother is a housewife. So, she keeps busy doing the chores and taking care of my siblings and me. By the grace of the Lord, my mom and my siblings are doing well.  

I identify with my father because he is a hardworking man. He makes a living as a farmer and day laborer, but he is not doing well so I beg you to pray for him. He has problems with alcohol. Unfortunately, his condition has affected our family emotionally and economically. We still attend the Prince of Peace Christian Church. I really trust that Jesus is my Lord. My family and I like getting involved in the thanksgiving services. To end this letter, I want to share that my mom and I gave all this information to LW so you can be updated about my life. Until next time! 

With many blessings,  

Rosendo Calachij Toj 

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary/Antigua Guatemala