My Story

Hello! It is a pleasure to greet you in the name of Jesus! Praise the Lord my family and I attend a Christian Church; we go twice every week. We trust our salvation in our Lord. Thankfully, I am healthy and so is my family. My mother is Juana Simaj Toj, and she is 37 years old. She usually does the housework at home, and she also raises hens to eat at home. My father is Samuel Garcia de la Cruz, and he is 46 years old. He is employed as a day laborer in our village to supply our needs. At home, we harvest lemon, corn and black beans for the family's consumption.

I am Elmer Samuel Garcia Simaj, and I am 16 years old. I no longer attended school after I finished primary school. Now, I work as a day laborer to support my expenses. I want to learn the bricklayer profession. English is a very interesting language, so I would like to learn it. My favorite drink is Coca-Cola. Playing football is so much fun; it is my favorite sport. I like Christmas time because of the firecrackers; I light some of them and I have a lot of fun. On my birthday, my family prepares a special meal and buys a cake to celebrate with me. I take this opportunity to give thanks for all support I receive through Living Water; I am so blessed to receive my meals and medicines for free. At home, the primary needs for us are groceries, clothes and footwear. I hope to hear news from you very soon. Many and abundant blessings on you!

Warm regards,

Elmer Samuel Garcia Simaj

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