Dreams Do Come True ❣️

Seven years ago, our family made the biggest decision of our lives.

For the past 28 years, I have lived with my parents. We have always believed that no matter how difficult life gets, as long as we're together, we will overcome. But year 2014 was truly a turning point. You could say it was a "breaking" point for me too, which eventually turned into a breakthrough!

A little back story. In 2012, I decided to quit my corporate job to work full time for my community. On that same year, the owner of the house we've been living in for more than two decades, decided to sell the property and we were given less than a month to look for a new place. During that time, Papa and I were the only ones working and we were earning just enough for the daily needs of the family, excluding the rent. I had to borrow money so we can pay for the necessary fees to move in to a new apartment. We struggled together until all the years of hard work took a toll on Papa's health. He had to stop working and take a lot of medications. My brother and I worked hand in hand to provide for the family but we weren't really earning enough. And so in 2014, after much prayer and discernment, our family decided that it's best for Papa and Mama (and our baby Lassie +) to settle in Iloilo. We have our extended family there, I have aunts working in the health care center, they can breathe fresh air (exactly what Papa needs), eat fresh produce, and they don't need to pay rent. My lolo's house is big enough to accommodate them.

My brother and I moved to a smaller apartment, and tried our best to live on our own. The first few days were really a mess. I couldn't stop crying. My heart was not just broken but was also crushed into pieces. Not just because my parents left, but also because I have decided to let go of an almost four-year relationship (and the hardest part really was losing the family I have come to love :( I still get to talk to Tita and Ate and bunso, once in a while, but of course it's not like the old times.). I've never felt so alone in my entire life.

Fast forward to today, seven years later, and here I am reminiscing, thanks to Facebook Memories. 😁

This morning, we were able to see Papa and Mama on video because they went to town to buy some stuff for their new home, our new home. You read it right, we now have a home we can really call our own and Papa and Mama are moving in tomorrow! 😊

It's been seven years and as I look back, I can't help but really thank the Lord for protecting us, providing for us, sending angels our way to help us not just survive, but also prosper. I've made my last payment for our humongous debt last 2019, and has worked towards building my parents' dream home since then. Today, we celebrate that milestone! ❣️

All credit belongs to God who made everything possible. 🙌 And to my super amazing husband who has always got my back. 😊

To more answered prayers and dreams coming true. 🙏