2 June 2015
Welcome to our WEDsite
"I do" : Take 2!
Manila, PH
Yes! We are tying the knot once again...
before our wedding...
Our Life Together
Just like any other ordinary couple, Jun & I lived together after our wedding and started life on our own. I forgot to mention in my previous blog that we already have a wonderful son, who was only 2 years of age during that time. Our son lives with my mom so that both of us can work. This story is all about the period between our civil and church wedding...
Jun decided to move in Cavite few months before our wedding in 2012. We got an apartment somewhere in Imus, just near the subdivision where the house we bought from a real estate agent is situated and while we're waiting for its construction to finish. I knew at first that it is going to be a big move for us. Living in the Philippines is not easy. During that time, I was working as a nurse in a private hospital in Quezon City and I am not earning as much as my husband does.
Jun, on the other hand works as a Music Arranger in Manila. Cavite is 20-30 min. travel to Manila via Cavitex, that is, if you have your own vehicle, otherwise, you will have to suffer the ache of using public transport for 1.5 to 2 hours on a bus.. and I have to do that everyday to survive. (kill me now!!!).
Believe me, it was never easy, but it's always good to have a good husband beside me who always keeps me grounded. During this time, I am also preparing my application to study abroad and work there afterwards. 2 month later, Jun had a motorbike accident where he broke a small bone in his left hand, it did not require any surgery but left him casted for 6 weeks. it was a hit and run incident but thank God we were able to trace the culprit and they paid all the hospital expenses, and replaced the motorbike that was totally wrecked.
My interest to move to another country grew even more. Finally in December, I was able to resign from my work after almost 5 years of service, since I was already granted a visa in October.
My son still lived with my mom then, I left Manila on the 5th of January 2013, just 6 months after we got married. It was a hard decision but we didn't have a choice.. I am on a Business Short Stay Visa anyway so I can actually exit every 3 months for 1 year. I started school in January, it was a conversion program for nurses who wanted to work and live in Australia and it only goes for 3 months, then if you're lucky enough, find an employer who'd be happy to sponsor you so that the visa will be converted into a working visa--now you have the right to stay longer in their country, work, and earn, and be able to provide the needs of the family. That is what we've always prayed for.
God has always been good to us since I moved in this country. I went back to Philippines in April after my course but this time, I am already a Registered Nurse in the land down under. No work just yet, lol! But our Dear Lord did not let me wait that long, because when I flew back, I already got a job in a regional area.. which means, working visa for me and my family, and Jun can finally come over and live together overseas. He did not went until November later that year.
We left our beautiful son in the Philippines because he still goes to the preschool and no one will look after him in here. I haven't seen him for almost a year then but I know he's in good hands with mom. April 2013 came and I went home for 3 weeks for my brother's wedding then took my son with me and now, we are a happy family! :) 3 months later, we were granted a Permanent Residency which means, we are in a more secure status now. Both of us working and earning good money, my son goes to the kinder and I was able to find someone who can look after him during his off days. The blessing is just continuously pouring.
TEMPORARY SACRIFICE FOR PERMANENT GAIN
--this is what I've always told myself when I was all by myself in this foreign coutry. I thank God for He never left me and our family. He saw our sacrifices, He heard our prayers, and all the hard work has paid off. Being away from my family and my husband a very hard test, a test of faith, trust, patience and understanding. I am very glad to surpass everything.
Lastly, I am thankful to have a wonderful husband who always believed in me. He is so lucky to have me, lol! And of course, I am too. So now we have finally decided to have a church wedding and live life together, forever! :)