I send you and your loved ones my warm greetings. My name is Elmer Bernaldo Ixparpuac Gonzalez. I am 13 years old, and I am in the fourth grade. On the weekends, I help my father. My father’s name is Domingo Ixparpuac Us. He works as a farmer. He works hard to support our family. My mother’s name is Guadalupe Gonzalez. She is a housewife. She also sews typical seams. I enjoy going to the feeding program each week and eating a delicious meal. My favorite meal that they serve at the feeding program is the fried chicken. I also enjoy receiving the gift at the end of year Christmas celebration at the feeding program. I tell you that Living Water has greatly blessed my family by the meal that they serve every week. At home, we sell chickens to help our family economically. As a family, we attend the Rock of Salvation Methodist church. My mother is confident in her salvation. I pray that you are doing well, and I hope that you will pray for the job and health of my father.  I send you many hugs and blessings. 

With much love, 

Elmer Bernaldo Ixparpuac 

Translated by: Carrie Gipson / Missionary – Guatemala