Hello! My full name is Marcela Suleyka Garcia de la Cruz, and I am glad to share a little about my life with you. Fortunately, I am a healthy 9-year-old girl. I am enrolled in second grade. After school, I like playing with my sister Wendy. Our favorite toys are dolls. We get along wonderfully. We have tried to move forward with God’s help after my grandmother’s death. This has been a difficult time for us, but we pray fervently. Now, let me tell you more about my family. I love and identify with my mom because she is a good advisor. She is a great housewife and raises chickens and pigs at home to sell. She still suffers from varicose veins, but takes medicine to mitigate the issues. My father makes a living as a farmer and a day laborer. He has trouble working in the field because he has uric acid. He does not take any medicine because of a lack of money. My family and I attend a charismatic renewal, which belongs to the Catholic Church. Our favorite celebration at church is the first fruit presentation. Now, I want to tell you that a member of the LW staff asked me who Jesus is to me, and I said He is the Savior of the world. I will leave you now, but I hope to hear from you soon.  

Best wishes,  

Marcela Suleyka Garcia de la Cruz 

Translated by: Hillary Popol, AAC Secretary / Antigua