For A Purpose

Latest Family Picture, 2008

   After being completely independent on their situation as husband and wife, Angie and Ronald decided to start the family they wanted to have. On the 1st of August 1995, their first daughter was conceived. She was named Roanne, and that was the name given to me. 

Nana and Tata

    At a young age, I experienced to be separated with my parents. They worked at Laguna and went home during weekends. Weekends would probably the most exciting time when I was young because that was our family-bonding times. I was raised by my grandparents. I grew up with the most caring grandmother whom I called "Nana". With the help of her husband, Tata, I was able to learn on how to deal with everything. When I was in pre-school and elementary, Nana was the one who fixed everything, prepared my needs and foods. I graduated pre-school with the presence of my parents. That's one of the things I won't forget. I have also been blessed with two siblings, who became my companions during happy and sad times.

  As soon as I started to realize about everything around me, I could just simply say that my life was not like other's. When I was in the 3rd Grade of Elementary, Mom left our home just to find job in other country. She made it. She was able to find a job that would help her gain more money. For almost 2 years, she stayed in Canada alone. When she went back here, I thought that our life would be better. But, she just stayed for a year and went back there. During that time, she was with my Dad. The time they left was one of the saddest time I've had in my life.


  When we were able to adjust everything about being separated once again, our life went on a normal way.  My siblings and I started to find different ways on how to have fun despite of the distance we had with our parents. We attended school activities, played with classmates, ate with Nana and Tata.We don't want to be affected after all.

Mom and Dad besides Niagara Falls, Canada

   Graduation 2009, Dad was with me as I walked in the aisle. I got envy with my other classmates, whose both parents were present. I started to asked, "Why Mom is not here? For sure, she would be proud of me." I didn't know what I should feel during that time. Happy? Because I'll be graduating. Or sad? Because Mom was not present. I just accept what had happened. I know I couldn't do something to change it. May 2009, Dad went back to Canada.


  When I entered TUMCS, I met some good friends who helped me all throughout as I encounter different problems. I have friends who were there when I laughed, became serious, and crammed. They were the one who encouraged me to served God more. Now, I have been attending some church activities and fun stuffs with them.


  Until now, for almost 3 years, my parents are still working in Canada. Despite of the distance that we have, I know that our life should continue with our love for each other. I know the purpose why they got into a such situation: to work for our future. Now, as a return, I study hard to avoid making them disappointed and I value the trust they have given me. With God's grace, I know our future would completely be the best for us. 


  Now, I'm waiting for the time when separation was gone.


-- Thanks for reading. God Bless! Ü