You know, I have to say that I have had a number of really meaningful things happen in my life.
The day that I married Feyma was probably the best day of my life. It was the best thing I have ever done.
Of course, each of the days that my children were born were great events in my life.
The days that we took in two of our nieces and cared for them as our own daughters were also great events. I have never regretted that being part of our lives. In fact, my only regret on those two girls is that we did not do it earlier.
But, one life event that we experienced kind of ties all of these other events together.
Moving to the Philippines
Yep, the act of moving to the Philippines was certainly a life highlight for me. It made a lot of great things possible in my life.
Recently, I got a question asking me what was the best thing about moving to the Philippines or living in the Philippines. Tough to limit the answer to just one thing, because it changed my life a lot and had a deep impact on me! In today’s Podcast, though, I talk about the events in my life that were great, and how it all ties in with moving to the Philippines.
Have a listen below, and I hope you enjoy it.
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Wow Bob what a special Podcast.
My sister is also handicapped and I have always thought what would I do if one of my children were in need of more help, even though the government here in the US has programs to help, I would rather have someone who loves my child to be the person who helps. Kinda like brushing your teeth with someone else’s tooth brush, it does the job…. just don’t feel right.
I have thought about if one of my parents was to leave this world before the other, and it would depend on the situation, but there is a possibility that they would be happier in the Philippines. Especially if I was there and my extended family was there to help care for them. If I would have to pay for a live in caregiver, maid, nurse, driver, for one of my parents. $3000-$6000 month here in the US wouldn’t even start to get good reliable help.
When my grand father was visiting Cebu a few years ago, to see people who would step in to make sure he didn’t miss a step getting into the van or a store. Was touching to me. Now I was there too and I wouldn’t want to see a 100lb Filipino try to catch a 270lb man, but it was good to see their heart was in the right place. And that they honored age, not something you see that much anymore here in the USA.
And I am with you about having your children knowing other languages. I have been told by other Filipino people here in the US that they didn’t teach their language to not confuse the child, but that never made sense to me. I am glad that my daughter who is 3 years old now can speak English, and her mom’s language and she don’t have any problems going back and forth. Sometimes she tells me something in her mom’s language and then she looks at me and says it in English. Kinda funny my 3 year old is teaching me for a change.
Thank you, James, I am glad that you enjoyed the podcast today. The assistance for people with a handicap is very special here, the respect shown to such people. While the government has programs in the US, the people just don’t have that level of respect and love that is shown here in the Philippines. At least that is my opinion. The move to the Philippines has been a good thing for my family. I will never regret it.