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From man’s perspective, beauty is a fascinating and irresistible concept:
The human heart is capable of manifesting love to provide endurance to
humanity in a dark and lonely world. The power of the heart is truly a
miracle: it is a layered infusion of spirit accompanied by compassion,
integrity of emotion and the will to serve. These are attributes rarely
associated with a celebrity, but the aforementioned qualities only begin to
describe the depth of this young woman’s heart and soul. We all at some
time in our lives experience the ramifications of enduring a thunderstorm
of personal suffering.
At that moment of endurance, we would all be blessed to have a ray of
light enter the room to offer some encouragement. We look all around us
and sadly, no one is there to put their arms around us and give us hope.
However, at that most desperate moment, some of us are lucky enough to
turn on the TV and instantly experience a shining smile and effervescent
energy that immediately lifts our spirits! Yes, you are right! That spirit
is our beloved Ara Celi! Even in the depths of personal despair, if Ara
Celi enters our hemisphere, the clouds of life open to reveal a bright
light shining through an electric smile. Her heart is so big it cannot be
contained in one space- and barely in one person! Simply put, when
Ara Celi walks into a room, the emotional thermostat soars with such
radiance it immediately erases any hint of darkness or sadness. Her smile
and spirit are contagious; it is virtually impossible to feel badly while
in her presence. This type of personal gifting is not only rare, but was
bought with a price of great personal sacrifice. Even as a young child,
Ara Celi had an understanding of exactly what God’s intent was for her
life. Born into an impoverished family of six in El Paso, Texas, life was a
test of endurance for Ara Celi’s young spirit. She always felt responsible
for her entire family. As a little girl, she remembers lying in bed at night knowing she’d hear the desperate cries of her aching
mother running away from the house and her children. Immediately, she would jump out of bed and chase her into the dark
streets crying: “Ma-Ma…please stop! Please don’t leave us!” Her mother, crying in frustration, would turn in desperation and
throw rocks at her daughter to chase her back into the house. Ara Celi just stood and cried: “Please don’t go Ma-Ma….please
don’t go. Come back…please don’t leave us…we need you!” Eventually the rocks would come so close she would flee back

Ara Celi just stood and cried: “Please
don’t go Ma-Ma….please don’t go.
into the house, retreating into her dark bedroom. Crying with
a deep sadness in her belly, Ara Celi would escape into books
and dreams of becoming an actress. Fantasy was her greatest
gift, as it eventually showed her a path and manifested acting
into reality. But through all the pain and heartache, the
generous spirit and heart of Ara Celi would never allow her to
hold a grudge or place blame on either of her parents: “They
did the best they could at the time. They always loved us as I
loved them. My father and I have a very close relationship
now and I am extremely close to my Ma-Ma as I am with my
siblings. Love cures a myriad of challenges and pain.” Those
were bravely spoken words from a strong and loving heart.
But we all know that children enduring long-term conflict
between a troubled father and a deeply saddened mother,
leave scars that can sometimes take a lifetime to heal. But in
Ara Celi’s case, the scars of a wounded heart did not take a
lifetime to heal; they actually facilitated the development of a

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strong spirit and an astounding perception of what God’s
purpose was for her life. Her desire to take responsibility for
her family developed a strong character and led to a decision
to never let sorrow determine her destiny. Family dysfunction
actually created strength inside of a young girl’s pure heart.
You see dear ones; Ara Celi always knew exactly what she
wanted to be; an Actress and public figure. This lovely young
girl was endowed with immeasurable beauty and an
extraordinarily strong spirit. She would lie in bed and read
while she imagined her life as a star on TV. At 18 her father
suggested she enter the Miss Texas Pageant. “What!?” she
said as she laughed out loud. “Me? I don’t think so Daddy!”
A major pageant was the LAST thing on her mind! She had
no clothes, no hair-stylist, and no proper make-up- just that
amazing spirit- which did produce some amazing results! As
you read this stunning story, you have to remember we are
dealing with Ms. Ara Celi- an invincible, determined and