I am but with a mien of a true-blooded
Filipino. A complexion of kayumangging kaligatan, brown eyes and a stature of a
model, by model, I mean a thin body yet neither so tall or vertically
challenged. Though my late grandfather has christened me with an Ethiopian
appellation, i.e., Robele, both my parents are no foreign race. Inevitably
because of the letter ñ in my last name, it was misunderstood as Spanish. An
old story about my descendants reminds me that a volume of my blood runs the
nature of a faith healer. A culture in our family that whenever one has a
fever, instead of consulting to a physician, we consult to our aunt, a healer and she would
give us diagnosis only believers of them can conceive. Another stunning event
also, many decades ago, my late grandpa was blessed with immense wealth but
because of his excessive generosity he was left financially incapacitated. For 3 years, I’ve felt my lolo’s genuine generosity worked in me. I’ve
experienced it through others. On the other hand, I am blessed today for I have
with me a philanthropist. A lot of factors mold my character and not just mere
genetics. Through various settings that I’ve been through, go with it
remarkable and unremarkable experiences. This has taught me the value of
stewardship, prudence, cheerfulness and charity.
I’ve
lived most of my life in an urbanized area. Where I used to reside, were
families of average class. A place that is very accessible to schools, public
market, malls and hospitals. We had a big and active community. The Catholic
Church which positioned in the center of Villamonte where most people spent
their Sunday morning to pray for Spiritual food or healing. Recently, changes
took place; my family now is staying near the boundary of the city, almost
rural. Where I live, are people of mixed socio-economic status. The place can
be barely accessible when it comes to colleges/universities and hospitals, for
it will reach you an-hour to travel. By God’s grace, we live in abundance but not
in terms of financial matters. I was raised seeing and knowing both of Roman
Catholic and superstitious beliefs. The former talks about Father God, Jesus
Christ, Mother Mary, angels and saints while the latter talks about wicked
spirits and supernatural beings. But that doesn’t literally mean I have to
conform in their ways, for I cannot deny in myself the curiosity within me. I
would like to believe in the case that every wide reader is a Bible-reader, as
one of them; I had known that the Holy book warned me of the world’s ideas, of
false testimonies and of the truth.
What
keeps me going until now, despite of being broke, is faith. No past praying for
because I know everything that happened, is happening and is about to happen is
God’s will. I let God to be the driver of my life, therefore, whatever
afflictions that I may struggle, I believe, Jesus is not just with me, but
fights for me. So I need not worry. Someday, in God’s time, I could be a member
of missionary acts foundation. Doing 2 great things I long the most; travel and
share. I could be a travel writer whom I could spread God’s love through books.
A businesswoman, too, who could share God’s blessings through a foundation. May
God shower upon me strength, understanding and above all, wisdom. May I then,
patiently wait for all these to come in His due time.
“Judge me, o Lord; for I have walked in mine
integrity:
I have also trusted in the Lord; therefore I
shall not slide.
"Examine me, o Lord, and prove me; try my
reins and my heart.” – Psalm 26:1-2
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