May 10, 2006
Norogachi, Mexico

Through this letter I send you warm regards and hope it finds you in good health. Here we are fine Thank God.
Now that Santiago is on his way back I take the opportunity to send the necklaces with him.
This time around we had 22 women, very happy to earn the money, since they are struggling.  
Rosa Maria’s mother passed the day you called me last in the night and even with that sad happening she started to work.
In everybody’s name we want to give you all our deepest thanks for this work opportunity because I know they need the work. They help themselves a lot and I have to tell you that seeing their happy faces when I pay them for their work, makes me very happy.
The day I got the materials two of the women were walking by my street, I went out to call on them and when I told them there was work they started actually jumping with joy. Anita, my daughter in law said:  “How big their need must be that they even jumped! “
I tell you, only themselves and God know what they go through.
Well, a hug to all and each of the partners, Ricardo, Emiliano and you. May God always bless and protect you all. 
Please pardon my crooked handwriting, I think it can still be understood. My regards again, and Adiós.

Martha
P.S. Carlos sends his warmest regards