A Journey Far Away Home

in #philippines7 years ago (edited)

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I want to go abroad", "I want to provide more for the finances of my family", "I want to give my family a better future", "I need to achieve my dream to work abroad", these are some thoughts and sentiments that I have in mind way back since I was in college, I can still remember when I wrote it in one of my diaries: ''At the age of 23, I will work abroad ". I have this dream to save, invest and earn more for my family especially because I am the breadwinner of the family. Also, just like some, OFW's, I am also inspired with the success of others so I want to try my luck outside the country.

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Fortunately, February 8 this year, I am able to go to Abu Dhabi, UAE. Yes, it's true, that It will takes too much courage, determination, faith and motivation to able to get out of your own box, to get through on abroad life and most importantly to leave temporarily on your own country. This is the moment when I experience that I am not the first class citizen anymore, it is also the time that I need to indulge myself with other cultures, foods, places and peoples. It is indeed filled with mixed emotions, I felt the extreme excitement because finally I can be an OFW, a successful individual, a good provider and etc. Hence, I have also this feeling of lost and emptiness because I am thousand miles away from my family, friends and loved ones. This is the situation that I didn’t know what the future had in store for me here in other country.

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But one thing is for sure about all of these uncertainties, that I have God who will provide, as per Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. So I will keep my faith in Him and walk through the path that He provided me.

I salute all OFW's, this is not an easy journey, but let our faith be stronger than our fears. God bless us all Kabayan! :)

Psalm 25:4-5 - "Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long."

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Welcome to steemit!

You have a very positive outlook in life and I am inspired by your determination and courage, your family is lucky to have you as you not only build dreams for your own but you include them in it. May God protect you always while you are there away from your loved ones and guide you on your path to achieve success! Continue sharing your positive vibes as you share us your adventure and the memories of your journey. Keep steeming! 😊

Thank you so much, It really means a lot to me, :* God bless you more :)

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Very determinate and strong. You have a great goal in life. I wish I could also work for my family. Work here in the Philippines is enough for me. 🙂 Please continue to be a hardworking person and fear God above all. 😁 God bless!

thank you :)

good luck on your journey, upvoted :)

I worked in Dubai for 3 years and it wasn't easy but it was fun and I've learned many things. Good luck and all the best to you!

Yes, Thank you! :) I hope you well and more blessings :)

happy trip..:)

thank you so much kabayan :)

Good luck girl in your journey!!!God Bless you

Thank you. God bless po :*

Good luck :) God Bless You :)

sayo din, and sa amazing arts mo :)

Goodluck sa imong pag lalakbay . Godbless you

Salamat po, God bless :)

Good luck sis! You can get through it! God is with you. :)

Thanks sis :* God bless you more

you must be a tough woman @judeeey03 :) I'm also facing that difficulty today :( can't make up my mind for it'll be too far from home whenever there's an emergency .. but your content is such a motivation and eases a bit of stress and worries. thanks ;)

thank you so much dear! God will provide, let us keep our faith in Him :)

GoD Bless your PLans? :) Hope you will achieve all your endeavors :)

thanks sis, you too. :*

Goodluck to your journey. Keep the faith!

Salamat po, God bless :)

welcome to the gulf, and to steemit, i was once like you, a first-timer to step on a foreign soil, but now am so used to travel anywhere, yes not an easy life as an OFW there are lots of adjustments and full of thrills...just hold on to your goals, Keep on going dear friend. Steem on!

Salamat po, God bless :) Kakayanin po, :) Enjoy lang po palagi

..goodluck s journey mo...

thanks po God bless :*

Have a safe trip. Just enjoy the journey and be positive always. 😉

i will,take care too :) God bless