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Special (graduation) gift

MSC archived stories - December 10, 2022

Evelin graduated in July 2021. To mark her parting of CI, I sent her a final gift but was not aware of her interests in becoming a flight attendant! She is one of CI's hopeful youths to have made the best use of the program during her time at Atucucho Center in Quito, Ecuador.

 

It was a special gift and she wanted to express her gratitude and thanks in English were quite touching to see in this way (added to media).

 

Evelin brought joyous colour to our 2 years being together. At a time of the year to reflect our sponsorship journeys, I can share the very first CI photo taken of Evelin when she was just 9.

 

In a period of 10 years, especially at young children grow remarkably fast, yet I wonder whether you could guess this child (age 2), who is still in my care? (larger photo added to media)

 

Okay.. with the gift giving season upon us, whoever gets it right the first time will have an Extra Gift (worth $50) going to his/her chosen child in the next transfer window on March 15.

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  1. chelaka29 March 2025 at 12:42

    It is wonderful that you were able to give Evelin the chance to study to become a flight attendant! I hope she is able to make her dream a reality! And if I have to guess who the little one at age 2 who is still in your care...I would guess Mairani because of her beautiful eyes!

    December 10, 2022

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  2. chelaka29 March 2025 at 12:43

    Wow.. that's incredible! I chose Evelin and Mairani because the age gap between their two photos is the same. And they both were wearing a necklace or earrings since their first photos taken. So, the clues are there, but well observed Liro! (please do let me know your selected child's name/country, so I can arrange the gift on your behalf plus your 'thank you card' from CI will follow after March 15) – Happy Holidays!

    December 10, 2022

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  3. chelaka29 March 2025 at 12:43

    Great story!! I was hesitating between Saira or Mairani. She was enrolled early in her life and I am happy now she got such a dedicated sponsor.

    December 11, 2022

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