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MSC archived stories - August 27, 2021

Evelin has just graduated from CI and sent me this letter (added to My Media) with her certificate. Though our journey lasted just over 2yrs, she's one of my favorite youth to have made a successful completion of the CI program in Quito, Ecuador.

 

She was interested in fashion and also wanted to be an entrepreneur, but now choosing to study for a university degree in psychology. I guess having an understanding of the human mind and behavior can be beneficial and leading to diverse employment opportunities.

 

I can see Evelin's passion for this career from some of the tasks I gave her to do (my story titled 'Counting Stars' dated Oct 01, 2020). It fits her personality quite well so does my fond of learning 'human psychology' into how deep the intuition is as our fears can't reach that level (by 'tossing a coin')!

 

I’m hoping to be able to keep in touch with Evelin, as waiting for a follow-up of her graduation gift.

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  1. chelaka27 March 2025 at 22:13

    Best of luck to her in the future- may it be bright!

    August 28, 2021

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  2. chelaka27 March 2025 at 22:13

    Good luck and much success to her! Do you two plan on keeping in touch with each other and/or do you have plans to sponsor a sibling of hers or another child? I am happy that she has decided to get a degree in psychology. Good luck!

    August 28, 2021

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  3. chelaka27 March 2025 at 22:13

    What a bittersweet moment. She looks very self assured. Congratulations to you both.

    August 28, 2021

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  4. chelaka27 March 2025 at 22:13

    What a beautiful story and indeed a bittersweet moment. I am sure your support is important to her. I hope you will be able to keep in touch!

    August 28, 2021

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  5. chelaka27 March 2025 at 22:14

    Thank you for joining me to extend our best wishes to her. I never forget when I asked about her talisman, which she wears around the neck just as I was then, she said... "It surprised me that you noticed my talisman, it does mean a lot to me, I'm faithful to her and she takes care of me".

    August 28, 2021

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  6. chelaka27 March 2025 at 22:14

    @got2luv – Yes, I sent her my invitation if she wishes to stay connected. I prefer taking on one child per family and once leave CI they can choose to come direct to me. My newest child is Luz, who joined from Mexico only a month ago. Since you mentioned sibling, I'm yet to sponsor twins, so drop me a pm if happened to spot them waiting!

    August 28, 2021

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