Archive for January, 2010
A Home Of Her Own
I’m so happy for a friend who is finally having her own house through Pag Ibig. I am proud of her for being a responsible family member. She is still single and until now, she is still supporting her family of origin. She already knows about mutual funds, saving for the future, budgeting her money wisely, investments and all that pertains to money though her income is just enough for all their family needs. I am learning so much from her. Right now, she is busy taking care of the home insurance to protect the house from fire and anything similar. I’m praying that I too will have my own home for my family someday.
Went Home After 3 Years
Finally, after 3 years of trying to forget about the place where I grew up so I can focus on my family and forget all the hurts of the past, I came home. I dread going to the place since 3 years ago for fear of being rejected because of what happened to me. I was thinking it might be awkward and that my relatives are still mad at me. I was afraid to show myself. My story was like that of a teenanger who ran away from home. I did not find happiness and contentment where I grew up as I felt like I was in prison. There was no freedom, there was no peace. Everyone keeps picking at you and at your mistakes. It took years for me to forget the pain and the hurts. But, we decided to show up as a family so we can let them see that we are doing fine and so I can finally move on without any load. I felt so at home in my grandma’s house when we went there. The place changed in some ways but only small and specific things change. The place is still the same place that was very familiar to me. We were welcomed home with a smile and with acceptance. I never expected that. I looked at the ceiling that has Minka lighting and silently thanked God for putting everything into place.
