Mamu

I was buying christmas gifts the other day when I saw the different coin banks in display. I remembered I told David, my little boy, that I will buy him one so he can start saving money and we will open it next year. Toy Story design with Buzz on the picture is the one I chose since they are fond watching it all the time. He just put a 30 pesos in it yesterday from his baon. I hope he will never get tired and start to know and value money at a very young age.

My husband is longing to work abroad since he cannot find a job here in the country. A pastor that he knew refer him to an agency who sends people in Malaysia, Singapore, Middle East etc. It is called First Asian Career Solutions Inc. First he tried to apply for a factory worker in Malaysia but then he was told that building maintenance in Oman gives higher salary. He selected the one in Oman then. He already have taken medical exam and now is waiting for the employer to come to have interview. I don't feel happy thinking of him leaving us but thinking the future of our two kids I don't know if I can provide everything. If only we have a little money to start a small business I would prefer that rather him leaving the three of us. I don't how we would survive. I know we will because there are lots of families here being left by their father to work overseas. It will be hard but I need to be strong for my little angels. Lord please guide us on the right path. 

My husband is having a hard time finding a job here in the Philippines. He is jobless for so many years  and is already feeling useless. I don't judge him that way. He may not be our provider but he is a good husband and father to us. He take good care of our kids and me and do some household chores. I know not all man can do that, and I am proud of him. He tried several times applying abroad. Before I asked him not to go because the offer is too small. Now he is willing to grab it. He said better than nothing. He was given an offer in Kuwait as an office boy and was given an offer of 60KD. I think it is about P10k in peso. Free lodging and food is included. Someone told him that he may not be able to eat the free food but he doesn't need to worry because the food there is very affordable. Later today he will have his first medical examination. If I will be asked I don't want him to go. Well maybe it is time for me to be stronger and be able to stand alone without him beside me. I always relax because I know he is just beside me to do the things I cannot or don't want to do. But if he leaves I need to be very flexible and strong. I hope we are making the right decision.