A Believer: Smiling Again (Vol. 2)

Record 27: Family

Our first and last destination. We could always have them no matter what happened.

They stand in our side and make us feel alright. Though there are things we cannot tell them, they are still the best comfort and counsel we have.

I love my adopted brother. Though hindi kami nagkakabati minsan because of some reason, I am still thankful that I became his sister. He is actually my cousin, my mom brought him home when we are just ten years old. They are broken fam so we adopted him. I love him though I am not good at showing it to him. He is now living with his true family.

I love my brother, ang ika-apat sa aming magkakapatid. Lagi kaming nag-aaway before, especially nong high school kami. Siya pa nga ang dahilan kung bakit ako naglayas sa bahay at nakitira kina ate ko. But now, he is a big help to me and to my parents. I love him and I am praying that he will also receive Christ in his life.

I love my sister, ang ikatlo sa aming magkakapatid. Sobrang mapagbigay ng ate ko na ito. Everytime na umuuwi ako sa bahay, lagi siyang may binibigay sa akin. She's so kind and generous. Ang pinangungutangan ng mga ibang kapatid ko. She's inherit our mother's bussiness mind. I am close to her. We have an unbreakable bond for some reasons.

I love my other sister, she is second to the eldest. I like her because she's a sweet and an understanding sister, though we do not talk a lot. I admire her patience. Siya ang laging umaasikaso ng mga paper matters sa pamilya. Especially noong nakulong ang kuya ko. Siya lang kasi ang may lakas ng loob na kumausap sa mga mataas na pinuno sa lipunan. Siya ang always in action kapag may handaan, ang cook at server.

I love my eldest brother, he is the breadwinner of our family. That was before, he already 'graduated' haha. We are not close, I do felt awkward everytime I talk to him. Maybe because I did not grow up with him on my side. But I love him.

And my parents, first my dad. He is so silent, but I heard my brothers and sisters said he is a strict dad. But now, not anymore. Though dad is so silent, he has his own way of showing us how much he loves us. I consider myself blessed that I was from him. The best daddy in the world for me. My mom, I appreciate her motherly love. She cared so much, and I saw how much she sacrifices for us. I do have regrets of everything I've done wrong to her. It will be a guilt I think I will always carry. I love her so so much. She is an awesome mom.

I love my nephews and nieces, I am considering them all as my own kids. I love them and I will always be a tita they can ask for pasalubong.

They are my family, they are God's wonderful gift for me. And I was praying that we are not only blood related but we are also one in spirit in serving the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.