June 17. I stand waiting in hot, sweaty anticipation, singing and dancing with a thousand of my peers. I know this will be a day that forever changes two lives. Finally I will be able to be a warrior in the fight I hold closest to my heart. The lights in the auditorium come on and I bolt to the closest table where hundreds of children lay before me: desperate, broken, and beautiful. Among all the faces one cries my name—Sterlie Berlancia Armand, born November 26, 2010 in Haiti. Sponsoring Sterlie is my greatest accomplishment, contribution, and experience. She has given me all of my best qualities. She is my greatest pride.
That morning I did not for one minute look away from her face and from that day she has changed my life. I love like I never have before. I crave her—all I want is to hold her in my arms and tell her to continue her brave fight. One day I will see her face to face, whatever it takes. We write each other letters and at four years old her fire for life shines like a candle in the darkness. I am inspired by her, for "she is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh without fear of the future."
Sterlie lives on the Plains of Borel in Haiti in a cement hut. At age four she has the job of carrying water and feeding her family's animals. This region of Haiti is like portal to the past: no
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There are so many things that I can do. I will travel the world fighting Sterlie's fight and caring for those in her position. I work hard and never rest. I plan to study so that I am well equipped to go out as a beacon of light to those in need of hope, love, and simple necessities. We can all help to raise up underprivileged children; we can instill in them the qualities of leaders and teach them to stand on their own. Childhood poverty is an issue that can be resolved. Sterlie has shown me that I am truly able to do all things if I