The year was 2008.. when suddenly my mom told me that she was one of the employees who dismissed by the company due to crisis.

Honestly, as the youngest of the family.. I really don’t know what to feel knowing that my Mom is the only one who works for us since my dad is a house husband. It was the middle of the school year.. our eldest was in his 2nd year College, the middle child was in his 3rd year High School and I was in my 4th grade when that happened. There were times that, we cannot afford to pay our tuition fees anymore since we were in our financial crisis that time. 

That was the time I learned to pray the Sto. Niño Novena.. that’s the only thing I hold onto.. I remember the days that we do not have any money anymore  even a single 5 centavos.. we can’t afford to buy even a piece of egg to cook for dinner. My parents just slept and they gave me the instant noodles that my Tita gave us for me to eat. I’m literally crying that time.. actually up to now whenever I remember those days.

I pray and pray, asking God to provide us food to eat and survive each day.

That was the time that, God really works on mysterious ways. He always answered all our prayers.. my Uncle gave us money to spend and buy foods to eat.

My mom sold siomai and polvoron to her previous officemates for us to survive.. 

Time comes that my other Tita gave her an opportunity to work as a Teacher in her small school business. Throughout the years, my mom has embraced the world of being a teacher.

Now, she graduated in her Masteral’s Degree. 

I thanked God for all our answered prayers. Is it true that with Him, ALL things are possible. Always, trust in the Lord with all your heart and He will answer you.