A Mother's Sacrifice

I have always admired Overseas Filipino workers. I've looked up to them with dignity and respect because I've seen their hard work and sacrifices for their families, and my sister is one of them. My older sister works as an OFW in Saudi Arabia. Because life in the province is hard, she decided to go abroad since the income of her husband as a farmer is not enough.She left her four young children under the care of their father. When I left my province to look for greater opportunities, I went to San Fernando City and became a working student until I graduated in college. After a few years, when my nephews and nieces graduated from high school in our province, they also followed me to the city and there, they continued their studies in college. Throughout the years, my sister sent their allowances through me, and I was the one who budgets their money. I saw my sister's sacrifices and her eagerness just to send her children to school. Sometimes, when we talk on the phone, I can tell that she's tired, but still for the sake of her children, she keeps on working.

This is my sister Anita in Saudi where she works.

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I kept on reminding my nephews and nieces to study hard, because their mom is working hard for them. True enough, by God's grace, my eldest niece year graduated from college with a degree in education. And she also passed the licensure exam for teachers.

This is my eldest niece Anji who is now a teacher.

After a few years, my second niece Gemma also graduated from college with a degree in BS Industrial Technology major in drafting. She now works homebased and is really good in drawing.

This is Gemma during her graduation with her dad. Her mom cannot come home that time so her dad was the one who accompanied her during her graduation.

These are some of her designs.

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After a year, Joshua my third nephew followed and also graduated as BSIT major in electronics and is now working also.

I am so proud my nephews and nieces as to what they have become. My youngest nephew is currently a third year college in BS Business Administration and he is the only who is still studying. I also salute my sister for her hard work just to give her children a good education.By God's grace my sister's hard work for her children finally paid off. I admire her for being there all the time for her children and for all of us, her family. She never forgot us even though she has her own family and have been always there to help us. I am always thankful to God for having her as my older sister.

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