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A Spring in the desert
The years here in Kuwait have generally been kind to me, at least, that is what I want to think. That is how I want to look at my life here. It has not always been easy but I sure have been given the chance to live and go on with a bit more comfort, as compared to other OFWs and kabayans like a spring in the desert.
I have met constant friends, true friends, people who regard me as a friend for a season (even if I know I have approached our friendship with care), people who think of me as a friend for a reason (it hurts to know that they call you “friend” only when they need something). Through all these, I will always be grateful for all kinds of friends who have come and gone in my life here in Kuwait.
My first godchild (inaanak, in Filipino) here in Kuwait is Franchesca. To me, she is like a spring in this desert kingdom. She embodies all the hope of her parents and the continuity of how kabayans work hard and take risks just to seek “greener pastures” and be able to lead better lives.
My inaanak Franchesca reminds me that I am not only an OFW Blogger in the Middle East, but I am first and foremost, a person who nurtures friendship, accepts defeat, stands up after a fall, and holds on to hope to make each day better than the previous one.
Just like a spring, she is so pure in my eyes. Franchesca, thank you for coming into my life.
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A multi-award-winning blogger and advocate for OFWs and investment literacy; recipient of the Mass Media Advocacy Award, Philippine Expat Blog Award, and Most Outstanding Balikbayan Award. Her first book, The Global Filipino Bloggers OFW Edition, was launched at the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait. A certified Registered Financial Planner of the Philippines specializing in the Stock Market. A recognized author of the National Book Development Board of the Philippines. Co-founder of Teachers Specialist Organization in Kuwait (TSOK) and Filipino Bloggers in Kuwait (FBK). An international member of writing and poetry. Published more than 10 books. Read more: About DiaryNiGracia
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that is very sweet! Franchesca is indeed so cute and spring in the dessert where you are now. Babies always bring new life and positivty to everyone!