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She's still smiling..

MSC archived stories - July 31, 2023

After 3 years away from the camera, she's still smiling.. what a gift for the start of my day. The picture resonated in abundance the simplicity, flexibility and knowledge of her beautiful being. She's just entered teenage years on last Friday – Congratulations dhuwa!

 

Do you know, every child we choose to care reflects part of you, a perfect synchronization of who "we" really are, one way or another. I happen to believe the photos of our children do tell collectively something about ourselves as much as them, and I can see it all the time.

 

Mairani, being the only girl in the family of 5, I always noticed her shyness from the beginning (photo added to media) just as I was then. The latest FR revealed that her favourite subject is Electronics, so there I see no difference from my own childhood. I can imagine having a sponsor means the world to her!

 

The mom works as a maid, seems to be the only breadwinner in absence of the dad (unknown reason) earning monthly income of $460. I learned that in 2018, the Mexican government created a new minimum wage specifically for domestic workers set at approximately $333 per month, which helps ensure that families like Mairani's can live on.

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  1. chelaka29 March 2025 at 14:19

    BEAUTIFUL!!! Three years waiting for a new picture, I can only imagine how excited you were to see how much she has changed!

    August 1, 2023

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  2. chelaka29 March 2025 at 14:19

    Lovely smile! What a great way to start your day.

    August 1, 2023

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  3. chelaka29 March 2025 at 14:20

    She is just lovely!!! What a treat!

    August 1, 2023

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  4. chelaka29 March 2025 at 14:20

    Agree!!😍

    August 1, 2023

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  5. chelaka29 March 2025 at 14:20

    That's a picture worth waiting for!

    August 1, 2023

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  6. chelaka29 March 2025 at 14:21

    I would love waking up and seeing that smile too! She's beautiful!

    August 2, 2023

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  7. chelaka29 March 2025 at 14:21

    Beatifulll! ♡

    August 2, 2023

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  8. chelaka29 March 2025 at 14:21

    She is so lovely! What a special thing to carry in your heart!

    August 2, 2023

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  9. chelaka29 March 2025 at 14:21

    Thank you so much for the beautiful words. (sorry, rest to the story added now)

    August 5, 2023

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