Two months ago, we have decided to file our Permanent Residency here in SG. I did the research, E (my hubby) made queries at work. But somehow delays...a few things that needed our attention came first. Work and/or a much needed holiday? hehehe...More delays....
Funny how things really work out (or don't), arriving from our short vacation, E received an email from NZ stating that we are considered for a Work to Residence status. Finally! After waiting for more than two years. Great news! We were delirious...so happy!
Then came the 7:00 pm news.....
"10,000 March for Violence Against Asians in NZ". E sits with his computer, instantly viewing the latest on NZ. Will this news keep us from moving? Will it make us so afraid that our plans are more likely to change? Our first plan of action (SANA) was to sette in Auckland and try finding jobs there. See how the lifestyle would suit us.
I guess, every where there can be racism, xenophobia (that is, phobia of foreigners) even violence. And it is the Lord who holds us, his children safely in His hands. Wherever we are, in Manila...SG...at work or at home...anything can happen. Moreso, the Lord will give us the wisdom to keep ourselves safe and practise the fruits of the Spirit in dealing with others. Love, peace, joy, long-suffering/patience etc.
Don't you check yourself at times when you come across a person then pass a comment like "nakakainis itong mga ....(the race) na ito...masusungit." or "ang itim nila"... o "feeling-superior ito a.." Isn't it a form of discrimination? That is, generalising only in reference to one or two not-so-good experience? O baka naman comment lang...I'm not sure. Well...this is only my observation...(you are free to give your views on this..) That's me, being human...hehehe.
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR A WILLING HEART. Sinabi ko na nga ba, there is a reason why this phrase strikes a heartstring as we turn to the July page of our table calendar (next to our computer). We are willing. Soon we will be packing our bags...but for now, we are praying that our last few months here will still be fruitful as they have been with our friends and the churchmates. Getting ready for the next adventure. At heto pa rin ako, wishing for more time with our family and friends back home. Possible? Well...Nothing is impossible with God.
Glory to God. ;-)
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