Yulissa's yearly update 2013

After her B'day, as expected her profile details were updated. Her pics are updated in May and her profile is updated in September. So here are the details :)

My dear sweety is definitely growing. She is 4'9" now and weighs 117 pounds. Her weight is of a concern because, her health report from last year said she was having second level of obesity. But she is being treated for it. Her fav. subjects are history and science now. She has moved away from Mathematics. She has always done great in school. She is an excellent student. I will probably get another educational report after March, after her current school year probably. She does general housework and loves to draw.Her fav pass times are everything from playing with dolls, cars and toys and also riding the bicycle. 
The monthly income has come down to $167. That is understandable as her dad had to quit work because of some work accident. Her mom is also listed as Homemaker. Not sure who is contributing to the income. This is a bad break for them coz, her income jumped from $230+ to around $400 and now it has come down to less than $200. Her living conditions are pretty much the same as last time and she recently got a new bed too. So I am happy for her... And guess what, I will definitely be able to see her. Can't wait for it...
~ChEeRs

Yokary's updated profile and pic

After her b'day SNG, it was time to update her profile.. Her pic as well as details were updated. So here are the details. 

Yokary is 17 yrs old. She recently celebrated her b'day on 7th Nov. She is 5'4" which is odd, because they had her at 5'5" last time. I guess she is around the same height as last time. Her weight is same as last time too at 110 pounds. Her fav pass time hasn't changed. She still loves playing with dolls and her hobbies are still singing and dancing. But there was a disturbing update regarding her school. It says she is not attending school anymore. And they don't have any info at this time. I have to mail them back to check on that. 
Her family income still stays at $162. Her living conditions are pretty much the same as last time. So that's okay I guess. But it still worries me that she is not going to school anymore. She did write in her last mail that she will be going to college. Of course that is not school and I will be hoping it is a positive update unless otherwise. Fingers crossed...
~ChEeRs

Suman's Update including new photo :)

I got Suman's new pic and an update about him. He has definitely grown from when I saw him last time. 

So here is the latest update on him. He has grown 4 feet 1 inches. He still loves playing cricket. (All the kids always do :)). His hobby is drawing and I still remember his amazing drawings. He has got an amazing talent there. His fav. subject is writing. He actually started writing late. But good to know that it is his fav. subject. 
Now on to his family details. The family makes around $83 a month. That is down from $170 in the last update. But I totally believe it was a mistake then. They were earning $66 the year before and it suddenly jumped to $170 and now it is back to $83. It is still hard with 4 siblings to also look out for. The water source and the sanitary facility is still from the community sadly. They do have a bed but that is one big bed for the whole family and that takes more than half of their room. Got his recent reply from the b'day SNG I sent. So more updates to follow soon :)
~ChEeRs

Yulissa's second SNG after birthday :-)

After the confusion with Yulissa's SNG and Nicolle's donation, the good thing was that there were two donations made to Yulissa and that meant two letters from her.
The Birthday SNG is already updated. And this is the second letter that I got from her :)

The main reason for this SNG was the mattress that she had been needing for sometime. And thankfully she got it.

Yulissa's Comments - "I really thank you for all the support you have given me, me and my family always pray for your well being, I hope to meet you someday and give you a big hug for being so good with me"

And now for her sweet letter as always - 

"Dear donor,
I can't thank you enough for the mattress I received thanks to you because the one I used to have had the bedsprings coming out. Thanks to your donation I also got other things for me and a detail for my cousins and siblings, something little but they will love it. The greatest thing is that you care about me. Soon will be Christmas and I wish you the best. Happy holidays! Thanks and I say goodbye!
Thanks for being part of my life!
Yulissa"
As always she writes beautiful letters. She also had a nice drawing in the back of the letter. Have already replied to her. Can't wait for her letters again :)
~Cheers

Maria's latest reply Oct 2013

So the last of the mails from CI for this week :)
I got the latest reply from my latest kid Yokary Maria. She is 16 and soon to be 17th :) She answered all my questions as expected.. So here is the letter -  :)
"Hello Dear Mani!!
I am fine and how about you? My parents and siblings are fine. You can call me how you like the most. (I was not sure if I should call her Yokary or Maria :)). I am very happy because on September 28th is my graduation from high school. Next month I will register at college. How is your family? Sorry they are so far. I like to watch cartoons too and to read. My family is so big. My father has 8 brothers and a sister, my mother has 5 brothers and 4 sisters, all of them are very happy. Take care. 
Thanks for everything you do for me!.
You sponsored child,
Yokary Maria"

I will hold on before writing her a reply. She is celebrating her birthday tomorrow (Nov 7th). Will wait for that SNG reply and then write her a letter.
~ChEeRs

Yulissa's birthday SNG reply and more :-)

A good week it was and not all was as I feared before... Initially when I blogged about Nicolle's b'day SNG i mentioned that even Yulissa's b'day fund was put up with Nicolle. After mailing the CI team I found out that it was only wrongly updated in the site but it was divided correctly and Yulissa did get her b'day gifts on time :). That wasa huge relief. True to their word, I received the mails a week later. I got the b'day SNG reply and also a letter probably written before that :).
Also in all this fiasco, I sent her another SNG thinking she did not get her b'day gift. So looking fwd to one more letter next week ;)
So the SNG details first - 
"Child or family's comments on SNG - Yulissa says - 'Thank you sponsor for all the support that you give me, I did love to meet you someday and personally thank you for all this.'
Benefits to the family - It is of great help since the mother is only working twice a week so it's a great support for Yulissa and her family. (Yulissa father was paralysed due to some accident a year ago I believe)
And the exciting part - the actual letter - 
Dear Sponsor,
I want to thank you for all your support, it was very helpful. Thanks for caring for me; on my birthday, I had a cake and my aunt gave me a purse she made with raffia. With your donation I was able to get clothes and groceries for me and my family. Also some shampoo and some detail for my siblings. I say bye and thank you for all, goodbye for now.
Thanks for being part of my life.
Yulissa"

Also as always, there were photos too. :)

This is not the end of it... I also got another letter from her :)
"Dear Mani
I am glad to greet you. My dad is better. On vacations I had fun with my family. By the way, I loved seeing your pictures and your friends'. I did like you to come. My siblings and my mom are fine and my little brother is fine because he is starting kindergarten. Say hello to your friends, they seem to be good persons. Goodbye and thank you so much. See you soon. 
Yulissa"

Her drawings are a stark contrast to Nicolle.. She always prefers the light colors... I love both their drawings so much :). So here is a Yulissa's special ;)

~ChEeRs

Nicolle's latest letter Oct 2013

A good day again as I got a bunch of letters. I am also playing catch up with other letters... The first one is from Nicolle... She is such a sweetheart as always. This letter was actually written before her b'day SNG I believe. So here goes... 
"Greetings Dear Mani
I wish that when you get this letter, you are in good health. I am very happy that you like my letters and my drawings, that I did with so much affection. I tell you that my mother and my siblings, we are doing well thanks God. I will spend a happy birthday along with my family and friends. I am very happy that you sent me a photo along with your friends and that you visit your family to India, because that makes you happy. When you visit them, give my greetings to them, because I keep you in my heart too.
I say goodbye with so much affection. May God bless you today and forever.
Nicolle"
And another good part of the letter (apart from the actual letter itself :)) is that her drawings are back. I missed her drawing in the birthday SNG reply... As always, I lover her use of dark and bold colors... See for yourself :)...

~ChEeRs