Hello! It is a great blessing for me to be part of the feeding program from Living Water. My name is Karla Jessenia Barrera Ajqui. I am now 13 years old. We are a Catholic family; we like to participate in a vigil where people present the seeds they will grow for harvest. I recognize Jesus is my friend and Heavenly Father. My mom has God as her Lord and Savior. We thank the encouraging words that a LW members gave us to continue attending church. My dad does farm and day laborer work; he finds three or four days of work per week. My mom does the housework and raises hens and pigs to get some income and contribute with the expenses. 

I want you to pray for my family because we have been through some difficulties. Recently, my grandma passed away, and we are emotionally affected. Additionally, we were living in her house, and my grandparents had a debt, so the house is at risk; we may have to leave. My parents and I are worried because we have no place to go. I also want to ask for your prayers for my mother´s health; she is having pain in her arms and at the moment is only taking natural medicines. She has not visited a doctor due to a lack of resources. 

I finished primary school last year and unfortunately, this year I no longer attend school due to a lack of resources. Now, I help to do the housework, my sister Ofelia and I divide the tasks. I love my mom because she is strict with us and prepares us to face life. My grandma died almost a year ago; she lived with us, and I miss her a lot. I pray to God to comfort my heart and helps to accept His will. I get on very well with my sister Ofelia; we like to play football and talk about life and our dreams. I would like you to know that my mom shared this information with an evangelism teacher to update you about me. I appreciate you take time to read my letter; May God bless you! 

Kind regards, 

Karla Jessenia Barrera Ajqui 

Translated by: Violeta Hernandez / A-A-C Secretary-Antigua Guatemala