The College Graduation of My First Ever Scholar
My brother is my first ever scholar. I can still remember the days when he came here in Manila to live with me. That was April of 2005. I was clueless on how I should do it. By that, I mean the pile of expenses and the added responsibilities I had to deal with. But I was a survivor like that. I was able to manage everything but he had to absorb my excesses. Those times when I would be irritable and all that. But I can say I did everything to give him a comfortable life. I know he was aware of that.
I was fortunate to have a brother who understood our economic status. We would have arguments and quarrels but as with any sibling fight, we would always end up dealing with things in an adult manner. He may not be the perfect brother, but at least he knew very well what he needed to get and what he needed to avoid. He has never gotten me into trouble. He’s never been into any, himself. I never had problems with his peers. They seemed to know how to behave. They influenced him positively.
Time flew fast and my brother has now graduated from college. I feel overjoyed. This is our collective triumph. My family’s, my brother’s and myself. We all dreamed of that day to come. And it did. It reminds me, once again, about the power of the human spirit. That if we will set our sights to something, we can accomplish it. Obstacles are always there, it’s just a matter of moving forward and actually doing it.
One down, two to go. But I’m sure this time, I have my brother to help me with the “two.”The value of education in today’s world is immeasurable. I’m just glad that I had the courage to finance the studies of my siblings despite my meager income. There were times in the past that I’d get broke and anxiety would follow. But now when I come to think of it, I realize I never got penniless. In fact, there would always be enough money at my disposal to support the needs of my siblings in school. And that makes me very grateful to God.
Just like in the case of my brother, I know each graduate has a story to tell. I hope these stories inspire more people so that they may also feel strengthened in faith and have the courage to do what they think is impossible.
Congratulations to all the graduates of S.Y. 2009!
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Congatulation Ms. Breadwinner,im really proud of you…
Sis, you’re post is an inspiration to many. Ang swerte naman ng mga kapatid mo, and in return, I’m sure mahal ka nila at proud sila to have an Ate like you. Keep it up!
@bridge: thanks for your comment. i don’t know a lot about pangasinan. just curious, what exactly do you want to know?
@egor: ikaw si IGOR, di EGOR. loko mo ko eh. anyway, thanks a lot.you are part of our success.
@badet: thanks sis. sana nga marami ako mainspire. tama ka, tingin ko naman mahal nila ako at proud cla skin.eheheh.
superf, naunahan mo ako sa pagpost. i am also about to post “My First Ever Scholar: Pemy” kaso intay ko pa grad pic nya, di pa binibigay ng photo studio eh, para maisama ko sa blog post. as inpired by alexander lacson sana ung post ko.
Hello there. Congratulation. I know the feeling. My 2nd and third child just graduated from college also this March. 2 more to go just like you.
You’ve been a very good sister and I am sure, God is watching you.Again, Congratulation.
a truly motivating post… keep inspiring, sis! Congrats to your scholar
@nicely: haha.pinost ko aga kc excited ako. last ngiht ko lang nalagyan ng pic. uy, congrats din nga pala sayo at kay pemy.ang saya!
@fatherlyours: coming from a father like you, i appreciate the greetings more. thanks. congrats as well. God is really good.
@nancy: thanks sis.
congratulations… I sort of felt the same way when a niece of mine graduated
not that I was exactly supporting her, but in a way too, I was…
Congrats Edel!
You’ve accomplished something that I have failed to do in the past. I tried to support the college education of 2 of my cousins few years ago but for some economic reasons I have to stop it and their parents continued to support their education. I did that to pay back their parents who were one of the people who helped me finish college.
Anyways, one already graduated and one will hopefully graduate by next year. I don’t feel bad about it as I know I can do it again in the future once I have enough to give.
Thanks again for sharing this inspiring story. I know you have a big heart and in the future, can help more people other than your family and relatives.
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P.S. Thanks pala for joining Joel Christopher’s Social Network (IM4Pinoy.com). I know that with the information we share there, you can increase your blogging income and learn more how to earn through the internet to support the education of your 2 siblings.
Wow, educator din pala siya!
For sure, di sya mababakante. Our field is one of the most stable, good luck sa job-hunting! 
@mec: oh, that is sweet. congrats to you both!
@richard of IM4Pinoy.com: thank you. yep, there’s still time for that. hey, am still learning the ropes of IM4Pinoy.com. it’s the same with MMO.
@trx d: yep. that’s exactly what i told him.stable talaga.hehe.
congratulations to your brother! what an achievement!
you must be sooo proud!
soon to be the “accomplished life of a breadwinner” keep up the good work and remember mas malaki blessings na matatanggap mo balang araw!
@cpsanti. yes, i am. thanks!
@sandy: haha.hopefully.sana nga magdilang-anghel ka.salamat po!
You did a real good job!:) You can't deny that everything he has accomplished is because of your unconditional love for your family. I'm really happy for you and your brothers achievements!:) Have a great one!:D
@charis: thanks for the kind words, really appreciate them.