Staying abroad

[Geraldine]

Hi!

Same here, our kids got a better future here IMO. But I miss my family, barkadas, relatives, the food, the beaches, the hustle and bustle of Manila. How I wish my whole family is here with us.

I feel sorry for my kids, they are growing up without knowing any relatives from my side and from my husband;s side as well. His Mum died when he was young, his Dad lives in Phuket, his only sister is miles away. They got no grandparents, no cousins, nothing! Its a good thing I know a few Pinoy families here, we look after each other and treat each one as part of the family.

But in the Philippines, everybody in your barangay is like one big family...you call them ate/kuya, lola/lola, tito/tita....no place like home.

[telford]

Hi!

Same here, our kids got a better future here IMO. But I miss my family, barkadas, relatives, the food, the beaches, the hustle and bustle of Manila. How I wish my whole family is here with us.

I feel sorry for my kids, they are growing up without knowing any relatives from my side and from my husband;s side as well. His Mum died when he was young, his Dad lives in Phuket, his only sister is miles away. They got no grandparents, no cousins, nothing! Its a good thing I know a few Pinoy families here, we look after each other and treat each one as part of the family.

But in the Philippines, everybody in your barangay is like one big family...you call them ate/kuya, lola/lola, tito/tita....no place like home.

Yeah,you're right Geraldine,back in Philippines, we have lots of families and friends,but here sooo limited. My hubby was surprised when he attend our family reunion and he found out that 60% of the population in our City is my relatives in my dads side and 20% are relatives of my mums side