It is a wonderful day to send my greetings through this and I hope you are doing great! My name is Alicia Paulina Larios Quino. My current age is 12 years old. this year I am in 4^th grade and I receive my classes are on the morning shift. I usually help my mother with the chores at home. I like to stay with my mother and siblings. At the moment, my mother is the one who provides for my siblings and me. She is a housewife and raises hens to sell to get income. We grow corn for our consumption. We are members of the Assembly of God Church; my mother and I have already Jesus into our hearts. I am very happy when christmas comes because I receive a gift and a delicious snack at the feeding program. I am very thankful to our Lord for allowing me to receive tasty food and medicines through Living Water. The food I enjoy so much the fried chicken; it is delicious. As a family, the greatest needs for us are groceries.

This time I want to tell you that my family and I have gone through hard times. Sadly, my father passed away in March of this year, he had diabetes and it was the cause of his death. We were affected a lot and are still struggling to accept that he is not with us anymore. Also, I want to share with you about my mother is having health issues. She did some labs at the beginning of the year to know what treatment she needed and what to do for her well-being. However, she stopped the medical appointments when my father passed away, we had the saddest moment in our family. My mother did nothing for several months.

Recently, she went to the doctor in LW´s clinics, he sent her to get an ultrasound scan to assess the severity of the hernia. Thankfully, it is not serious and takes medicines to relieve the pain. Additionally, the doctor found other health issues that are important to treat before the hernia. So, she is under medical treatment and willing God, she will continue the check-ups about the hernia. I want you to include my family on your prayers so our Heavenly Father helps us to continue with our lives and provides for our needs. I say goodbye to you for now. Many and abundant blessings over you!

Lots of love,

Alicia Paulina Larios Quino

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