first stage of adulthood
by: danielle
Going and staying here for a year without my parents is quite hard for me for I was not raised as an independent kid. Super nakakaexcite na nakaka kaba kasi first time ko lumayo talaga sa family ko. Kaya siguro pinayagan ako ni God na mag dorm para at least makapag adjust ako sa life na ako lang na walang mama na gigising and mag aasikaso for you at walang papa na maghahatid at walang mga kapatid na kakwentuhan pag uwi. Pero that time uwian naman every weekends pero ngayon, wala na. Hanggang video call lang tapos magkaiba pa ng timezone.
I was always reminded to get closer to God every time for me to become stronger spiritually. God is always talking to me and reminding me of His words. Especially when there is a temptation in front of me. He also keep on reminding me how much He loves me and how much He cares for me that I don’t need to worry about everything because He is in control. Actually, it’s not that easy to struggle with worldly things but I know, everything is worth it. That someday, God will reward those who are faithfully fighting for their faith.
Everytime na sinasabi sakin ng enemy na matakot or mag doubt, inaalala ko yung mga devotions ko before, na may mga plans si God sa buhay natin na dadalhin Niya tayo sa labas ng comfort zone natin for us to grow and para mas makilala natin Siya. Never pairalin yung fear. Actually, ayoko talaga mag practicum sa U.S. kasi nga mas nangingibabaw yung fear, but my mom told me to pray. And God told me to try and I was hired! I knew that this is God’s plan so kahit ayaw ko, go lang kasi nga diba, God has a bigger plans for us and His thoughts is higher than our thoughts. Plus, this is a great opportunity for my future career.
Sobrang saludo ako sa mga OFW parents kasi nahahandle nila yung sadness dahil malayo sila sa family nila. Kami ngang 6 months to 1 year lang andito nasasad na e sila pa kaya na 2 years and up? Nung nasa airport ako na realized ko na dapat maging strong. Medyo iyakin ako actually pero nung kasama ko yung family ko bago ko pumasok sa airport di ko sila matignan. Kaya akala nila nagsusungit ako hahaha di nila alam sobrang nagpipigil lang ako umiyak na kapag tumingin ako sa mga mata nila maiiyak na ko. Di naman nila ko pwedeng masamahan sa loob ng airport para i-comfort diba. Lagi kong lang iniisip yung positive side ng mga nangyayari. Sobrang thankful lang din talaga ako kay Lord na blinessed Niya yung mga tao ng intelligence para makagawa ng tehnology kaya nakakapag video call pa din kami ng family ko.
So far, naeenjoy ko naman dito kasi hindi kasing init at dumi ng Pilipinas tong lugar na to. Natututo na din ako maging independent and responsible. Tama nga din talaga yung sinabi ng Chef namin, na pag andito kami or kahit saan kami mapunta, di namin totally maaalala at ma-aapply lahat ng ng tinuro samin sa school. Pero yung good morals na tinuro ng mga magulang namin at kung paano nila kami pinalaki, kahit saan madadala mo yun. Kaya I’m so blessed na pinalaki kami ng maayos at nasa buhay namin si Lord. Na may alam kami sa gawaing-bahay and wag masyadong mag inarte.
Lagi akong nireremind ng parents ko na mag focus ako and alamin yung priorities ko, at bago mag decide i-consult muna si God. Carlo and I are together here and we’re living in a same building. Seriously, it’s difficult and the enemy is always there to distract us. Lagi niyang nilalagay sa isip namin na “okay lang gunawa kayo ng mali wala naman mga magulang niyo di nila malalaman” BUUUUT!!!!! If your soul is always fed with God’s words, He will help you win over the temptation. I always tell God to help me to have a Christ-like attitude. Kung si Jesus nakaya Niyang mag say NO sa temptations ng enemy, kaya ka din Niya tulungan. Just focus on Him and let Him work in your life.
I’m excited to start this unforgettable moment of my life! I can’t wait to learn new things from different people and to serve as well. I believe God is with me through this journey because He’s the One who brought me here.
I was always reminded to get closer to God every time for me to become stronger spiritually. God is always talking to me and reminding me of His words. Especially when there is a temptation in front of me. He also keep on reminding me how much He loves me and how much He cares for me that I don’t need to worry about everything because He is in control. Actually, it’s not that easy to struggle with worldly things but I know, everything is worth it. That someday, God will reward those who are faithfully fighting for their faith.
Everytime na sinasabi sakin ng enemy na matakot or mag doubt, inaalala ko yung mga devotions ko before, na may mga plans si God sa buhay natin na dadalhin Niya tayo sa labas ng comfort zone natin for us to grow and para mas makilala natin Siya. Never pairalin yung fear. Actually, ayoko talaga mag practicum sa U.S. kasi nga mas nangingibabaw yung fear, but my mom told me to pray. And God told me to try and I was hired! I knew that this is God’s plan so kahit ayaw ko, go lang kasi nga diba, God has a bigger plans for us and His thoughts is higher than our thoughts. Plus, this is a great opportunity for my future career.
Sobrang saludo ako sa mga OFW parents kasi nahahandle nila yung sadness dahil malayo sila sa family nila. Kami ngang 6 months to 1 year lang andito nasasad na e sila pa kaya na 2 years and up? Nung nasa airport ako na realized ko na dapat maging strong. Medyo iyakin ako actually pero nung kasama ko yung family ko bago ko pumasok sa airport di ko sila matignan. Kaya akala nila nagsusungit ako hahaha di nila alam sobrang nagpipigil lang ako umiyak na kapag tumingin ako sa mga mata nila maiiyak na ko. Di naman nila ko pwedeng masamahan sa loob ng airport para i-comfort diba. Lagi kong lang iniisip yung positive side ng mga nangyayari. Sobrang thankful lang din talaga ako kay Lord na blinessed Niya yung mga tao ng intelligence para makagawa ng tehnology kaya nakakapag video call pa din kami ng family ko.
So far, naeenjoy ko naman dito kasi hindi kasing init at dumi ng Pilipinas tong lugar na to. Natututo na din ako maging independent and responsible. Tama nga din talaga yung sinabi ng Chef namin, na pag andito kami or kahit saan kami mapunta, di namin totally maaalala at ma-aapply lahat ng ng tinuro samin sa school. Pero yung good morals na tinuro ng mga magulang namin at kung paano nila kami pinalaki, kahit saan madadala mo yun. Kaya I’m so blessed na pinalaki kami ng maayos at nasa buhay namin si Lord. Na may alam kami sa gawaing-bahay and wag masyadong mag inarte.
Lagi akong nireremind ng parents ko na mag focus ako and alamin yung priorities ko, at bago mag decide i-consult muna si God. Carlo and I are together here and we’re living in a same building. Seriously, it’s difficult and the enemy is always there to distract us. Lagi niyang nilalagay sa isip namin na “okay lang gunawa kayo ng mali wala naman mga magulang niyo di nila malalaman” BUUUUT!!!!! If your soul is always fed with God’s words, He will help you win over the temptation. I always tell God to help me to have a Christ-like attitude. Kung si Jesus nakaya Niyang mag say NO sa temptations ng enemy, kaya ka din Niya tulungan. Just focus on Him and let Him work in your life.
I’m excited to start this unforgettable moment of my life! I can’t wait to learn new things from different people and to serve as well. I believe God is with me through this journey because He’s the One who brought me here.