My Story

I greet you in the name of Jesus hoping you are doing great! Praise the Lord my family and I attend Bethania Church; we go on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We felt so happy that LW staff shared the gospel with us. I am doing well and enjoying good health. I want you to pray for my mother who suffers from diabetes; she is still not taking medicine. My mother is Esther Elizabeth Santisteban, and she is 41 years old. Most of the time she does the housework. My father is Nery Isaias Palacios Lopez, and he is 39 years old. He works in a shoe store, and he is an evangelist who receives an offering from church. My pet is a cat.

My name is Juanpablo Aias Emmanuel Palacios Santisteban, and I am 8 years old. I attended second grade this year; I received classes at school and it was still difficult for me to comprehend the lessons. Nowadays, school supplies are expensive, and it was hard for my parents to buy them because of a lack of resources. I want to continue with my studies and graduate as a doctor someday. English is a very interesting language, so I would like to learn it. I wait anxiously for Holy Week because in those days, my family and I go to the pools; I enjoy swimming. Something I love to have on my birthday is a cake to share with my family and a “piñata” (a kind of puppet filled with candies). Let me tell you that my favorite drink is a banana smoothie. I enjoy playing football which is the sport I like the most. I am so grateful to Living Water for blessing me with food, and medical care in the clinics; it means a big help for me and my family. I received dental care and I felt so happy to get this benefit. At home, our top priorities are groceries. Sending much love. Many and rich blessings to you!

Hugs and kisses,

Juanpablo Aias Emmanuel Palacios Santisteban

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