I write you this letter with much love hoping it reaches you in the right time. I am Gerson Alex, and I am in good health. I am in 2nd grade this year, and I attend school in the morning. After classes, I like playing soccer, and on weekends, I go out to collect firewood. I enjoy the feeding program’s food, and my favorite is fried chicken. The lunches have been a great blessing, and it is possible thanks to your support. I enjoy Christmas time at the feeding program because the staff prepares a beautiful activity for us, and I receive a present. I am from a big family, and I would like to ask for your prayers for all of us and our health.  

We live in a place called Chutzalbalquik, and only my mother is with us since my father is abroad. He is still in the United States, and he works in a farm where his job consists of feeding the cows. . My mother stays at home doing the chores and taking care of us; she also shepherds our sheep. We raise hens and sheep for selling, and we have corn and black bean crops for the family consumption. We stopped attending church, but we hope to return to God’s Ways soon. My mom helped me to give my information for this letter. I hope to hear from you soon. 

Sincerely yours 

Gerson Alex de la Cruz Pu 

Translated by: Loyda de Osorio, AAC Secretary-Antigua