Day 21: Armando's letter

A letter from Armando came today. He is my little guy in Guatemala. He says that he and his family are well, but that it's hard for him to understand what they teach him in school. (That's a cue for me to send him educational items!) He goes on to say that where he lives, there are a lot of corn fields, and fields of "habas" (similar to lima beans), "guicoyes" (local squash), and tomatillos. He asked me if I like to eat "habas" and to please pray for his family.

When the weather is rainy, Armando likes to stay in his house, because his grandmother makes him tea and bread. When the weather is sunny, he likes to go out to play soccer with his neighbors and drink a soda.

I love how specific this letter is, telling me what he likes to do and eat, and I love the comment about his grandmother making him tea!

Armando, I'll certainly be praying for you and your family! I don't much care for lima beans, but I'm willing to try them again, just to see if my tastes have changed (and just for you!).

In His peace,

Sharon

1st letter from Armando!

Today, I was thrilled to receive my first letter from Armando, my most recent correspondent child. Little Armando just turned 7 years old in June and lives in Guatemala.

"Dear Sponsor: Please pray for his family so that God gives them health. A greeting to my sponsor! Armando greets you, he sends hugs to you. Thank you for the sponsorship. God bless you and your beloved ones."

It was one of those form letters, but it thrilled my heart to get it! Armando drew a picture on the back. I just love receiving letters when they draw us a picture! He drew a blue truck with someone riding in it (him?), and the sun shining above.

Armando's drawing

Praying for Armando, that the Lord will watch over him and keep him healthy, happy and safe.

Have you heard from your sponsored children recently?

In His grace,

Sharon

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Introducing...Armando

Meet my newest correspondent child, Armando from Guatemala! Isn't he just the most precious little boy?!?

Armando just turned 7 years old last month. He lives with his mother. He likes soccer and football, and hide-and-seek! And, he also likes cars (a typical little boy "like"). The information that I received indicates that the family is in extreme poverty, and they don't have money to send Armando to school. That just breaks my heart. I'm going to try to send him not just fun things in my letters, but educational as well.


Armando lives in the mountainous community of Totonicapan. Typical houses are constructed of cement floors, mud walls and tile roofs. The most common language is Quiche. (Note to self: research Quiche. I've never heard of it.)


His little face looks so sad. I hope that through my letters to him, I can bring a smile to that sweet face. Please pray for Armando today.


In His grace,


Sharon