My Story

Greetings and many blessings to you. My name is Blanca Estela Gutierrez Garcia. I am 20 years old, and I work helping my dad with his work in the fields. On the weekends I like to help my mom with the housework and chores. I am so grateful to Living Water because everything they have offered us has been a huge blessing. My favorite food to eat at the program is the fried chicken. They also do a Christmas celebration for us and my favorite part about that is when we receive our gift. My father’s name is Manuel Gutierrez Simaj. He is a farmer and day laborer, and he provides the economic support for my family. My mother is Antonia Garcia Gutierrez. She is a housewife.

She also raises animals, such as chickens, sheep, turkeys, and a type of sheep called pelibüey, so she can sell them in the market. We also grow tomatoes that we sell and corn that we eat ourselves. We do not currently attend a church as a family. My mother listened to a presentation of the gospel given by the Living Water evangelism teacher who visited us, and she was grateful for this. I ask you to pray for my whole family and our wellbeing. I send you many kisses and hugs. May the presence of God go with you today and always. 

With much love,

Blanca Estela Gutierrez Garcia

Translated by: Olivia Gallardo / Missionary Internship – Guatemala