We were talking to a group of friends after the church service. I was carrying our 4-month old boy then. Our friends were playing with him when I noticed a lady from afar intensely staring at him. She walked closer to us.
There was sadness in her eyes as she kept looking at Buybuy.
Then with anxiousness, she asked if she could carry him. Without hesitation, I put him into her arms. She hugged him tight – really tight. She’s not saying a word until about half a minute, trying to hold back tears she said…“Kasing laki nya ang baby ko. Na-mi-miss ko lang po siya. Iniwan ko sya sa ‘Pinas 3 weeks ago para bumalik dito.”(Your boy is the same age as my baby. I’m missing him so much. I left him 3 weeks ago in the Philippines to return here.)
Everyone in that huddle suddenly couldn’t say a word after hearing those words.
This is just one of many stories of OFW moms who endure the pain of being away from their children to work in order to give them a bright future.
OFW moms, saludo ako sa inyo! Happy Mothers Day! We’re praying that one day, you and your family will be able to stay together. And that one day would be soon.
After 5 minutes, she returned Buybuy to us, and with relief in her eyes, she said, “Salamat! Salamat. Sobrang napasaya nya ako. Sana makita ko sya lagi.” (Thank you! Thank you! Buybuy made me very happy. I hope to see you often.)
