Monday, May 25, 2015

When Your Loved Ones Are Left Behind




When a mother left her children to work overseas, she has two major goals that will secure a good future for them: First, a beautiful home of their own and second a good education. But working overseas comes
 at a sad cost that no amount of money can replace. Our presence is temporized for the promise of economic gain. The amount of time that you should be spending with your loved ones is spent taking care of other people. Long distance motherhood is one tough job we OFW moms has to do daily. We worry if our "bunso" is not having a problem in school. We worry if our Kuya and Diko have a good set of friends. We worry if Ate is not dating at a young age. We feel all the probable problems our children might experience even miles away. We worry if they get sick, if their school needs are enough, if they are eating on time and a lot lot more. It is also heartbreaking to feel that you can not be with them during special occasions. 




The Philippine government is always screaming with glee  to honor OFWs especially OFW moms. For me, it is not being applauded as the modern heroes of today, it is indeed the price to pay for survival. It is a choice made to meet the needs of our dear loved ones, a choice that is made due to limited opportunities in our country to better our families. I am engulfed with sadness right now because of that reality. We all know that the more women ofws there are, the more positive effects to the country's economic development it will have. These unsung heroes' dollar remittances keep our economy adrift. These millions of Overseas Filipino Workers are all scattered around the world who are dreaming that one day our government will provide gainful opportunities in the country.


 Because many of us OFWs however are in no bliss and wonderland, our only wish is that our family members would always value the effort and sacrifice we are doing for them.   Aside from having our loved ones  left behind who will grow up without us , racial discrimination, harassment, sexual exploitation, hign social cost  are only a few struggles OFWs meet  when living abroad.  There are actually tons of possible difficulties.  The struggles and hardships of being a migrant worker is really difficult. But it is actually not the worker's main concern. It is more on the possible threats that their family members would have because of being away from their parents. Though being an OFW Mom is one tough job, it is inspiring as well. Thus, I promise to endure the agony of temporary separation with my family so that I can give a better life for them. I REALLY CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THE BADGE OF MY MOTHERHOOD. This is when I see my children march during their college graduation. I maybe in a distant land but my heart is with my loved ones who have the same dream as mine.


God will never ever cease to guide and help us and even our loved ones that we left behind in the Philippines. MABUHAY ANG MGA OFW MOMS!

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