My Story

Good morning, beloved sponsor! It is a great blessing for me to be part of the Living Water program and receive your support. This is Alexa Natalia Tiul Pana. I am now 17 years. I am in 11^th grade; it is the second year of my career to become a bilingual secretary. I have a friend named Karla and we like to talk and share about homework. Our friendship is 2 years old. My loved ones and I attend Hebron Mount Church. I am in the praise group. Jesus is my savior. My mom sales “tamales” (a typical food), bread and second-hand clothes and sometimes, new clothes.

This time, I beg for your prayers for my family because we are going through difficult times. Unfortunately, my dad is diabetic, and he stepped on a tack and it got infected. It caused damage to his right leg. When he went to the public hospital, it was late, and the doctors had to amputate his leg. My dad is recovering from the surgery and continues taking medicines for diabetes. We are emotionally discouraged and sad because it came to us suddenly, and it has been hard to face it and move forward. We pray to God and trust that He will give us the strength to face every day. Due to this situation, we have had economic problems. My parents used to support each other to supply the home needs and now, my mom is the only one who is working. My mom is teaching me to struggle to get what I want and to be strong and support my dad. I would like you to know that my mom, Carlota, shared this information with an evangelism teacher to update you about me. I send all my love through this. May our Heavenly Father bless you!

Lots of love,

Alexa Natalia Tiul Pana

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