“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…”
“Sabi nila hindi raw obligasyon ng mga anak ang kanilang magulang. Pero para sa akin obligasyon kong pasayahin ang aking sarili sa pamamagitan ng pagpapasaya at pagsuporta sa aking mga magulang.”
These are the words of an OFW in Japan regarding her feelings towards her parents whom she wants to be happy by giving them support and happiness in the way she knows how.
In a post on the Home Buddies Facebook page she shared photos of their former home; narrating their simple and humble life in Masbate.
“Ito ang aming tahanan for almost 12 years. Pero bago ito, tumira muna kami sa mas payak na tahanan sa bukid at nakitira din sa bahay ng kamag-anak. Ang tahanang ito ay puno ng masasayang ala-ala at mga pangarap.”
She further shared how their humble dream home turned into reality.
Eversince they were small kids it had been the siblings’ dream to have their own comfortable and beautiful home for their entire family, most especially for their parents who are both hardworking.
Being the eldest, Jea had to lead the flock while opting to forego her plans of pursuing a college degree. She had to work early in life to sustain her siblings’ education so they would have a better future, she said. Moreover, it was part of their plan to soon be able to join forces when they start on their dream home.
“Not just for them to have a better future, but for me to have a KASANGGA sa pagtupad sa pangarap na yun (emojis) At hindi naman ako nabigo, may napagtapos ako 🙂 Kasabay noon, pinalad akong makapunta dito sa Japan para magtrabaho,” she shared.
Thereafter, she and her siblings started their ‘operation savings’ until they reached their 200K goal (July 2020) to start on the construction of their dream home.
SLOWLY BUT SURELY
It was a continuous struggle, she said. Budget was so tight so their family had to halt construction every now and then until they come up with more savings.
Their father even had to sell their carabao to help and their mother did her fair share by taking a loan from her Cardbank.
It was a ‘slowly but surely’ effort on their part to reach the culmination of their goal. It became a family effort altogether. Just wow!
Jea is super grateful to the Lord for guiding and blessing them. Their hardwork, she said, were all worth it. Much has to be done still, but in good time they will manage it – again.
“Andaming pinagdaanan bago ito tuluyang nabuo. Pero ang lahat ng yun sobrang worth it, lahat ng pagod at mga sakripisyo lalo na ako dito sa malayo, pawing-pawi. (emojis) LORD, SOBRANG SALAMAT PO. Ang sarap sarap po sa puso. <3 Yung pangarap lang namin noon, realidad na ngayon,” she expressed.
She also disclosed how thankful she is for the family effort; admitting they reached their goal because of everyone’s part towards realizing their dream.
“Pinaghirapan, pinagpaguran at pinagtulungan naming lahat ito, hindi lang ako.(heart emojis) Tunay ngang mas magaan at mas madali kapag sama-sama sa pagtupad ng pangarap ang isang pamilya. We’re all in this together. Salamat sa aking mga magulang sa lahat ng suporta at tulong. Salamat sa aking mga kapatid na hindi ako hinayaang mag-isa sa mga gastusin, dahil kahit nandito ako sa Japan, di ko kakayanin kapag ako lang.”
She also thanked those who had a crucial part in their progress. “Salamat kay Tita Delia sa pagpapatira sa bahay nya habang on going construction kami. Salamat sa aming Foreman, Tiyo Alipio na napakadedicated at salamat sa mga taong nagbayanihan at tumulong nang walang bayad noong unang simula. At SALAMAT po ulit LORD.”
Every photo shared by Jea tells a story. Be inspired!
