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Yeni, Age 18 Yeni, Age 18
- From: chobby55
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- 1 day ago
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What will Yeni do now? What will Yeni do now?
- From: chobby55
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I've often read that the age for children to leave the sponsorship program is approximately 18 years of age, if they haven't left for other reasons. One of my sponsored children, Yeni, in the Dominican Republic, is going to turn 18 in October 2010. I have grown to cherish her communications as she continues to tell me how thankful she is to have been sponsored.
I started sponsoring Yeni five years ago when one of my previous kids left the program. Her first letter to me told me she aspired to be a lawyer and liked listening to bachata music and studying. She shared with me all the kinds of places she could see such as parks, forests, rivers, beaches, the aquarium, zoo, churches, ice cream parlors and gardens. She particularly likes going to the beach and going to the cathedral (La Basilica) in Higuey town.
By the second letter Yeni had thought of several other things she wanted to become. I was laughing as I realized my sponsorship had given her so much hope that she was thinking of all the possibilities she might have in the future. With God in front, how about the military, doctor, plastic surgeon and a dancer! Quite ambitious I must say.
She continually kept asking me for a picture of myself so she could connect with me more as a sponsor. This seems to be quite consistent with all the children. Yeni's love just pours from the pages of the letters she writes. She seems to be a very giving individual which makes me even more proud of her.
I was quite surprised to find out along the way that Yeni had been congratulated for being on the main committee of her youth program at CI. Her favorite subject a couple years ago was Social Sciences, which is also different than the other children I have sponsored. I'm sure she's doing better in that subject than I did at her age!
Time goes by and lives change. I was happy to notice some effect on the family as my sponsorship progressed. I watched as the progress reports told me Yeni has four younger siblings, her father is a bricklayer and her mother was a homemaker until three years ago . . . her mother's occupation changed to student! I was thrilled to discover her mother was able to continue her education as well in the process. The latest progress report earlier this year did not mention Yeni's father, but stated she was living with her mother. This happens with so many of the families . . . the father abandons the family, or they must separate to get work, etc.
Yeni's latest letter tells me she and her family are doing very well and she is in vocational school to get a degree in accounting and business administration. Quite a different turn than her inital dreams, but I think this will give her a better chance at employment when she leaves the sponsorship program.
I look back, thinking of how far Yeni has come in just 5 short years, then I wonder . . . . where will she go now? What will she do? I wish there was a way to know how sponsored children are doing after they leave the program, but alas, I must let go. I hope to hear from Yeni at least one more time. All of my sponsored children are special, but Yeni has stood out more than most of the others. Her and her family aren't the only ones who have been enriched by the experience!
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- 1 day ago
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Yeni, Age 17 Yeni, Age 17
- From: chobby55
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Here is Yeni, one of my sponsored children in the Dominican Republic. She is turning 18 in October 2010 and will soon be departing the sponsorship program. I have sponsored her for 5 years and she has been one of the most affectionate in her communications. In the past 5 years Yeni has excelled academically and participated with high honors in her youth group.
- 1 day ago
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A dream ... A dream ...
- From: TitoxH
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Is is very strange how some stuff cross your path of life.
One night of June 2010, I was dreaming about a very sweet and funny girl, we were playing on the beach and all she wanted was to be near me, I did not know who she was but she made me feel loved. As the dream continued she started crying and all she said was, "please help me".
When I woke up It just felt very real, so as usual, first thing I do in the mornings is turn on my tv, there it was, a Children International TV spot, and by then I knew it, I logged into the site and start looking (it was like being guided by some strange but strong feeling) for the child of who I had dreamed about, around 5 minutes of looking for her I started thinking to myself that I was crazy and that it was not possible to meet someone on your dreams, but for my surprise, hundred of pictures after there she was, THE SAME GIRL I HAD DREAMED ABOUT. It hit me, call it God, call it destiny, call it faith, but whatever it is, im sure it feels so good, it did not took me more than 5 minutes to start sponsoring her.
Her name is Delanyelis, it has been 3 months and I received her first letter, she wrote it herself, she likes to draw and to play with dolls, she has the sweetest smile ever and I only hope to meet her once again, but this time, on real life.
We all can contribute somehow to help children, it might be via CI, but it can be in your community, do something for others, the feeling is one of the best feelings you can ever get.
For Delanyelis that sweet little angel who found me on my dreams .... - Blog post
- 3 weeks ago
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Delanyelis 2010 Delanyelis 2010
- From: TitoxH
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My sponsored little angel ... =) You can read the full story here http://community.liftone.org/_A-dream-/blog/2569672/121091.html
- 3 weeks ago
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Delanyelis 2009 Delanyelis 2009
- From: TitoxH
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My sponsored little angel ... =)
- 3 weeks ago
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Re: Okay, admit it... Re: Okay, admit it...
- From: neuilly
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This is Ana. She is from the Dominican Republic and will be 14 in October. She lives with her father (fairly unusual) and 1 sibling off of $50/month. From people who have visited, I hear that grocery stores and the like in the DR ar - 3 weeks ago
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Carolina Carolina
- From: Betsemes
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Carolina with her mother and sister. This picture is by far the cutest one I have seen of Carolina. My cutest sponsored girl managed to be absurdly lovely in this picture.
- 3 weeks ago
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Great new pix of my great kids Great new pix of my great kids
- From: Maynard
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Here are some recent photos of some of my great kids.
1st is Karen Stephany from Honduras. She's 14 now but turns 15 next month.
Next is Subnendu, he's in India. He's also 14.
And finally here's our youngest, Katiuska from the Dominican Republic. She's 10 now.
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- 4 weeks ago
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Katuiska from the Dominican Re Katuiska from the Dominican Republic
- From: Maynard
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Description:She's 10 npw
- 4 weeks ago
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Carlos Leandro Suero Carlos Leandro Suero
- From: vavila3
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This is my sponsoree Carlos from the Dominican Republic.
- 4 weeks ago
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All About Patricia All About Patricia
- From: cvalda
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I figured I'd do a blog post introducing each of my kids, as some others here have done! I know most of you have heard all about them, but it's hard to keep track of everyone!
So first we have Patricia! She is my second sponsored child, but as my first has left the program, she is the child I have sponsored the longest (since January of this year). She has, however, been a part of C.I. since 2006. She is from the Dominican Republic, and she turned ten in July. Patricia is fortunate to live with both of her parents; her father is a daily worker bringing in about $120 a month, and her mother is a homemaker. Patricia is an only child.
Patricia's home sounds rather nice in comparison to some - her house consists of a dining room, two bedrooms and a kitchen, and has concrete block walls, concrete floor, and corrugated metal roof. They have a gas stove, beds, running water in the home. Also electricity is available and they have access to a latrine.
Patricia goes to school and says she really likes it; her favorite subject is math. She enjoys playing volleyball, painting and dancing. I also know that she enjoys riding bikes, as part of the SNG I sent was used to purchase a new bicycle! Patricia's chore is running errands. I bet her bike comes in handy for that!
I am very excited to be going to the D.R. to meet her in October! I'm sure I'll have so much more to tell you about her after that visit!
Patricia with her SNG:
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- 4 weeks ago
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