So Excited To Go Home...

Finally I’m going home on December 19. I almost gave up because I am supposed to go on December 18 but the only available flight to Manila was fully-booked and I was late on booking a ticket. Then I tried so many times calling Philippine Airlines just to take other flights from Hong Kong to Manila because Shenzen’s flights were all canceled from December 10 to December 30. Air Philippines flight from Guangzhou is only available every Sunday and 18 was full the next flight is on December 25 8pm and arrives at 10pm and I couldn’t take that because I wanna be home for Christmas and be with my family on Christmas Eve. My sister and I were planning to spend it at Cainta or Baguio so that we are complete because my brother, Koya Albert couldn’t go home in Pampanga because we don’t want to risk his life. Every time I think of him, my eyes were filled with tears. He wants to be with his children but he couldn’t because there are people who are evil wanting to kill him. I’m been praying for him always. So we decided to go out of town for Christmas because being with your family on Christ’s Day is one of the best thing in this world, the happiest moment of your life.

I’ve talked to lots of people to help me book a ticket for me. Then finally I talked to Hong Kong’s secretary and she managed to book me on the same day. Now the problem is, they want me to pay the ticket. They want to deduct the payment from my salary which is unfair because I am entitled for free ticket yearly. Thank God my supervisor Gennaro was there to help me. I really admire this person for having the courage. He called the owner of the company and fight for it. Then at the same day, they decided to shoulder the ticket and got my e-ticket right away. Look what the Lord has done? I almost gave up, then finally surrendered Him the situation and let it go. I told Him to handle it for me. I offered the situation to Him and asked Him to manage it for I cannot do anything about it. He’d been really good to me. And I know He will also work for my salary for getting it in advance. Praise God for being so faithful and loving.

My things were all packed and I am ready to fly. I am so excited to go home and I couldn’t sleep last night because of the excitement and joy that I am feeling. I am thinking what would I do when I get home. Here are my plans upon arriving:

1. Eat balot (duck’s egg). I really miss that so much. That will be the first Pinoy food that I want to eat. I remember Daneth when she came home in the Philippines after a year and we will visit our friend Bing. We bought some barbeque and balot. We are supposed to eat them at Bing’s place but Daneth was so excited so she ate one on the street while we are waiting for the barbeque. She made me laugh so much that time and now I know how it feels to be away from home.
   
2. I will probably stay at my sister’s place in Cainta till Christmas because I need to fix some papers and documents.
   
3. Talk to my family for our Christmas plan.
   
4. See some Christian friends that I met online.
   
5. After Christmas, set dates for my friends in Pampanga including my high school and college friends.
   
6. Be busy and active on my ministry and service on Jesus Our Victory church and see my friends. I am so excited to see and be with the youth again. I really miss these guys so much.
   
7. When I see my family I will give them all the tightest hug and sweetest kiss I could give. Then stay at home as much as I can to spend more time with my family. Oh I can’t wait to be with them. Missing them everyday of my life. Wondering how my babies look like now. How tall they are now.
   
8. Ask my mom to help me buy galonggong. I really miss that fish. You can’t find it here in China. That is my favorite fish and my favorite food. My mom is always laughing at me every time she cooks that. I am eating 2 big pieces with rice and 1 big piece bonus.
   
9. Cook for my family and let them try my specialties. And also ask my mom to buy vegetables. I know she will be surprised because what she knew is I hate veges but not anymore. I’ve learned to eat almost all kind of vegetables here on China. She will be proud of me and be very happy for sure.
   
10. Buy Christian books like Boy Meets Girl, Heaven Is So Real, and buy another Bible, New International Version.

Every time I think of going home, my heart is singing. I am always singing and dancing because of joy. I feel like I am a teenager who’s in love. I am dancing and singing on bus stop and Chinese people were all staring at me. What can I do, I am so happy and I can’t hide it. I really thank the Lord for making things possible. He is really powerful. I love Him so much and I will thank Him forever.