When I was in Duty, I met this strange girl last December 30, 2008 in Rizal’s day, a double Holiday at NAIA. When Emirate Airline Passengers arrived, we all monitored their temperature. As time pass by. I decided to comfort myself and excrete some water left in my bladder. But, before, I managed to do it, I was bothered by the noise of a lady passenger who came from Lebanon, she continued to tell story about her life. Yes, I met a unique, 24 year old girl, she talks intensively and continuously, with a 2 layered coat for winter dress, a fine boots and a well-dressed design clothes, it’s like she drunk an energy drink that makes her to be so hyperactive and so alive. Yet, she had too much anger and hatred within to a fellow Filipina, her co-worker. She talks about her job in Lebanon, how she was loved by her Master, how he love her husband and family she left in the Philippines and how she learn how to speak Arabic and French. I was so surprised how she managed to talk so straight and voice out all her sentiments. Even the janitress thought she’s losing her mind. But, we concluded that she’s having an anxiety attack of too much homesick in a foreign country.
I guess, too kindness and ignorance can make a person fragile and so vulnerable. At young age, with that experience, oftentimes, you end up depressed and lonely. I believe she’s a loving daughter, kind and a friendly person that acts so indifferently. But, I can sense her Heart of Gold. She might experience a lot of hardships, pains and tears but I can feel that she’s a good and loving person. As I prayed she will be well and be happy this coming 2009.
I’ve tried to accompany her to Medical Clinic with Michelle on my side, to check if her BP rises up because she talk’s so much. Yes, I smiled because I’m amazed how she acts and speaks. But, within I pitied her and I wanted to help her to be happy and calm herself down because she is here in the Philippines now. She is Home now with her Family. I hope she will find love, peace of mind and happiness this coming year. She’s a Lebanon Worker who dedicates and sacrificed herself for a great future for her Family. May Good things happen this year for her and for her Family.
Then, weeks later, I read an article in the newspaper stated Filipinos working illegally in the country of Lebanon, then, I remembered Rachelle. She’s one of those Filipina who works independently just to fight the poverty and financial crisis in the Philippines. All Filipinos are going out in the country to find green pastures. They take risk for their family’s sake. OFW are the new living heroes of our generations. I salute them. May our Government recognized and value all the works of All Overseas Filipino Workers because they are the most higher percentage that gives revenues for the Philippine Government.
