Today, I got the news from my only sister that her papers for Canada has arrived. That means that for the first time, my sister will be away from the family and work in Canada as a caregiver. Her work permit will be for 2 years.Couldn't help but reflect on the migrant workers. People who, in their search of greener pastures, needs to sacrifice for the family. They endure the sadness and other obstacles to make sure that life would be more comfortable for the family that they leave behind.
Migration is part of our life. Moving and crossing over to what life would bring us next.
As a kid, I was used to moving from one place to the other. We were among the first family from the clan who left Zamboanga City and settled in Manila. Growing up to face "the city" was something scary and exciting. Scary because it is a new territory. No friends...adjustment in lifestyle...major change...and its sad, and sadness can eat you. But moreso, its exciting because it also means growth. New things to learn, new places to go and new memories to create.
Migration, moving... is mission. Wherever we are, the bottom line is, if we continue to exist not only for ourselves but more for others, for me that is mission. It is radiating for Christ that makes that movement, that makes migration worth while because in it comes your mission. To see how God will use you in your present state and how He will move you to greater heights.
As I ended my chat with my only sister, our only assurance to her is God's faithfulness. That despite our distance, we will continue to be united in prayers. That our God, is beyond space and time...that He will bind us as a family to bear witness to Him to the ends of the earth.
God bless you, my little lovely sister. May you fulfill the mission that God has called you for. He will be with you in joy and sadness, in whatever season, in fullness of your life in Christ.
We love you.
Reading the message above, i couldn't hold the tears falling from my eyes as a widowed mother to them.
ReplyDeleteAs i recall those younger days of this eldest son of mine, i offered him to God and be a priest someday. But then, God has other plans for him and i didn't regret it at all. I thank God for what he became today.
His other brothers and sister look up to him as a father (one who discipline and provide); a friend (whom they can turn to); and their bestfriend (who sacrificed a lot for them).
Thank you for being a perfect son!!!
Thank You Lord for giving me this everlasting treasures(my kids)which in return, i become your faithful handmaid!!!
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ReplyDeleteUpon receiving a phone call from mom about my visa to Canada last March 31, 2010, I got excited but at the same time sad, coz until now I'm still not ready to accept the idea of leaving my love ones for a long period of time. About 19days from now I'm about to enter a new territory, I don't even know what life awaits me in Canada.
ReplyDeleteOn that same day, I submitted my resignation letter right away & I the thought of having the visa, I can't help to have teary eyes for the realization that a lot of people loves me. I am so attached to friends who is always there for me, my family who always love & supports me, my relatives who wishes me luck and to my new beloved GKI North Belton family (the company where I am working with).
I was so touched by the moved done by my NBC family (North Belton Communities, a company) who, upon receiving my resignation letter, called for a staff meeting before we head off to our holy week vacation. The meeting was just about my resigning and each one has to tell something about me. While they were saying something about me, I never thought I have touched my co-workers lives in my simple way. I'm so overwhelmed for having the opportunity to mingle w/ diff kinds of people & be emotionally attached to. In my 9 months working with the company, I learned so many things & have even do things beyond my capabilities. I'm so fulfilled for I enjoy working & at the same time was able to find new true friendships & 2nd family in one.
I was also touched by what my family did for me especially with kuya Clarke. He never gives up on me and if not because of him i will never be where I am right now. He always have a big influence in my life coz with him I got my self-confidence. He never runs out of seeing and saying positive things in me, even though I thought i was a failure, a disappointment. He has always assures me that he & the whole family has always been proud of me. Thank you so much Kuya w/ everything, a million thanks will never be enough for what you've done to the whole family & me. You, mama, kuya Jay, Kuya Joonee, Ate's & the kids will always be my inspiration in everything I do & wherever I will be.
Thank you Kuya for this blog I'm so touched, as always for making me feel special. I also want to say thank you to kuya Jay for helping me out w/ everything, & thank kuya Joonee despite of the misunderstanding we have, you always loved me for who I am and most especially Thank you mom for being such a great best friend & best mom all rolled into one.
As I am about to enter to new opportunities & challenges, one thing I can assure you, papa and kuyas, that the teachings, love, learnings & wisdom the family has given me will surely be carried on all throughout my life especially for the unconditional love I received fro you. I love you and I will surely miss all of you..
I also thank the Lord for a wonderful family I have.
And God be praised!!!
mwah..