My Story

Hello! I send my greetings thorough this, and I hope you are doing great! Praise the Lord, my family and I attend United Pentecostal Church; we go four days every week. We trust our salvation in God. Thankfully, I am healthy and so is my family. My mother is Petrona Maribel Garcia, and she is 35 years old. She works as a domestic employee to supply the home expenses. In addition, she raises hens to sell and help herself economically. At home, we harvest corn and black beans for our consumption. My father is Marvin de la Cruz, and he is 39 years old. He makes a living by farming the land and gives a little support once in a while; he has not lived with us for some time.

I am Marvin Dany Emmanuel De La Cruz Garcia, and I am a 15-year-old boy. I attended 8^th grade this year; I received classes at school and my learning improved a lot. This year was hard for my mother because she had to buy uniforms, and the cost was so expensive, and she does not have much income. I want to continue with my studies and become a teacher in the future. The English language catches my attention, and I would like to learn how to speak it. The climate I prefer is summer because I enjoy sunny days. My favorite drinks are sodas, especially Pepsi. Football is the sport I like the most. I get so happy when my birthday arrives, and my family blesses me with some money; I use it to buy something I like. I am so grateful to Living Water for providing me with food, and medical care in the clinics; it is so helpful for me and my family. At home, the top priorities are groceries and corn to make our tortillas. Sending much love. Every blessing for you!

Special regards,

Marvin Dany Emmanuel De La Cruz Garcia

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