Hello, my name is Cristian Mariano Gutierrez Hernandez. I send you and your loved ones my warm greetings. I am 14 years old, and I am in my first year of my basic classes. On the weekends, I help with the chores in the house. Thank God my family is in good health. My father’s name is Victor Adelso Gutierrez. He abandoned my family many years ago. My mother’s name is Claudia Paola Hernandez Calel. She raises and sells domesticated animals. My mother also helps my grandparents by growing corn. I enjoy going to the feeding program each week and eating a delicious meal. My favorite meal that they serve is the fried chicken. I also love receiving a gift at the Christmas celebration that the feeding program has at the end of the year.  I want to tell you that Living Water has blessed my family in a great way by the meals they serve each week and with the free medicine that they give me. At home, we raise chickens to sell. As a family, we attend the Assembly of God church. My mother is strong in her faith. My mother shared this information with the LW teacher who visited us. I pray that you are doing well, and I hope you will also pray for my mother and that God will take care of me in every moment. Thank you for taking the time to read about me today. I send you many hugs and blessings. 

With much love, 

Cristian Mariano Gutierrez Hernandez 

Translated by: Carrie Gipson / Missionary - Guatemala