“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11.
From this post, I’ll be blogging until God knows when far from our home as I begin a new challenging chapter in my life.
I have been to a few places abroad; Tokyo, California and Las Vegas, Bangkok, Bendar Seri Begawan, Auckland, New Zealand and Hong Kong but this is the very first time that I am in a foreign shore not as a vacationist but as a father and a husband who seeks better life for his family.
I have made the decision to temporarily leave my wife and our preschooler son, to RESTART AND REBUILD OUR FUTURE as a FAMILY. It is however with high hopes that in several weeks time, they can also follow and stay with me in my new work place abroad. It’s a mutual decision between Tina and I as we both take part and contribute in EACH OTHER GROWTHS.
The thought isn’t new to me. In fact, my wife and I long to work abroad NOT because we don’t have hopes in our own country but personally, I believe we can CHALLENGE more our POTENTIALS to SUCCEED and further IMPROVE OURSELVES if we continue to pursue our dreams and gradually bring them to reality.
I am a child of OFWs; figuratively, “KATAS ng SAUDI.” My dad was a former Supermarket Manager all over KSA, Kuwait and UAE for more than 17 years. And just 2 years ago, my mom has extended her being an Accountant and Administrative Manager to the Middle East too. But neither of them influenced me nor forced me to become one as well. In fact, they constantly INSPIRE me with their perseverance, dedication, hard work, and above all, their LOVE FOR FAMILY.
I do have great respect to those Filipinos who continuously sacrifice their physical absence to most important occasions in their family in exchange of a more lucrative career. I admire those Filipinos who tirelessly complete and often times, renew and extend their contracts with their employers abroad with indirect efforts to motivate others to do the same.
I wish that I can also do well in the job that has been MY PASSION and I’ll continuously pray hard for me to deliver the work effectively, beyond expectations.
To my dearest wife, Tina and our preschool son, Gabby, apparently your unconditional love and support drive me to be on my toes and be willed enough to do this for our family’s future. With our constant communication and prayers, I know everything will yield positive things and bountiful blessings.
See you on Skype nightly and do keep your phone lines open to melt my homesickness away.
I am doing this for the Glory of God and for the sake of MY FAMILY, benefiting our country eventually.
Come follow me as this blog takes you to MALAYSIA and more.
This is it.
Let’s do this.
Goodluck and congrats there Doc. Wishing you and your family all the blessings
Sabi nga God always plans better things for us. And this is something that God has planned for you and your family.
thank you, iana.
God is great, all the time!
God bless you on this new adventure. May He guide you as you navigate the ins and outs of living in a foreign land.
thanks! i really need well wishes and prayers now. salamat!
.. welcome ofw life! goodluck!
thank you for everything rob.
you have to email me more pointers.
i wish you good luck docgelo! sana things will be better for you and your family.
salamat, grace.
I’ll keenly follow your adventure. I have no doubt you will be successful – you are so full of energy.
thanks, bertN.
i am more energized with your comments and good words.
thank you again.
awww.. I hope life grants you more blessings in this new chapter. i also hope tina and gabby like it there!
and i also hope you win the award. Nagclick na ako ha! Hehe!
thanks, iya! really appreciate it.
Matagal akong di nakadalaw, at pagbalik ko may dalawang balita tungkol sa inyo. Nasa Malaysia na pala, at sumali pa sa PEBA! Panibagong adventures ‘to!
Good luck, ang may God bless you and your family, Doc Gelo!
hi doc rj, musta australia? saang parte ka ba dyan ngayon?
from you who has been a previous PEBA winner, your words are so appreciated! thanks!
Nice entry! I know this is straight from the heart.
thanks, rj.
To God be the glory!
May the light of good guidance lead you to the best path in life. Good luck!
ms. ebie, thanks for your sweet words.
God bless!
Dear Doc Gelo,
Thank you for joining the PEBA 2010. It;s an honor to have a Malaysian blogger joining PEBA. Again, thank you and goodluck!
…Malaysian based OFW blogger, that is. hehe
thank you, mr. thoughtskoto.
God bless po.
Indeed, a meaningful thoughts, God Bless Brother! More Power to us! and to PEBA2010!
salamat, kiko. welcome to my humble blog.
God bless.
I know you are doing a great sacrifice for the sake of your family’s future. All the best Doc Gelo!
dennis, i know you’re one of those who truly understand what it is to be away from families back home. thank you. God bless!
We will miss you !!!!
Good luck ! I hope to meet you and your family again in the future.
Take care.
thanks, sidney.
drop me a message whenever you find time to go to penang.
penang island where gurney drive and george town is a must-visit.
best wishes from DC. all the best in Malaysia.
thanks for swinging here in my humble site, kayni.
good luck for PEBA!
hi, good luck with your ofw life and since tina and gab will follow you in malaysia, di ka na masyado mahohomesick nyan. you are lucky doc. congrats sa entry mo sa PEBA.
hi carla, thanks for the cheers!
good luck sa atin sa peba!
Hi! Voted for your blog already.
Malaysia isn’t that far from home. The people there are nice, too. So I’m sure it won’t be hard for you to adjust (but of course, it’s really sad to be away from the family)
God bless you and good luck on your endeavor.
thanks, AC!
doc G
your>>bloG>>R0cK$ ^_^
thanks, glenn.
Wishing you all the best Doc
God bless you and your family.
biene, miss ko na section nyo, hehe, actually saci as a whole. thank you! God bless.
hope you’ll enjoy in malaysia. i like penang the most
i am enjoying penang; thanks, carnation!
hi docgelo! I wish you luck in this new chapter in your life! =) i’ll link you up as well!
mordsith, salamat.
goodluck in your endeavor docgelo!
maraming salamat, eds!
Hi doc… just read your blog… well, i have the same sentiment that i can relate to your writing… as if i am the one speaking… in sept12 i will be flying to az, usa… leaving behind my husband and two sons… doc, i will be praying for you, same thing that i will be praying for myself and my family… thanks a lot for “speaking for me”…
thanks my, and good luck on your endeavors in US. Arizona ka pala, i’ll try to remember that when i get the chance to be there, hehehe.
seriously, God bless us and our families.
doc gelo deserves victory and success in life.. thank you for inspiring us to work hard to reach for our dreams.. isang patunay na si doc gelo ay kabilang s mga taong naging bahagi ng tagumpay q during my NLE JUNE 2009.. thank you for those contributions! goodluck and have faith in our LORD.
kail, you’re welcome. i am so proud of my students like you who remain grateful and humble. God bless!
Hi Doc Gelo
Happy Birthday, enjoy Malaysia while working.
mamy, i love you.
Very heartwarming.
salamat, mental climax.
mabuhay po kayo
1 vote for you
from penang, malaysia, i say terima kasih, sphere for your vote.
keep it coming!
amen po for His glory!
God bless po sa inyong entry!
pong, welcome to my blog and thank you.
Technology is powerful. Malayo ma’y malapit rin.
Good luck sa entry ninyo.
salamat, J. Kulisap.
doc santos, i just want to thank you for everything. i can always remember that you are always scolding me because of my wrong decisions.but with that sir, im still happy that once in my life i’ve met a good person like you. you helped me changed to be a better person. thanks sir! and goodluck!
ermar, you’re welcome. keep up the good work, ok?! thank you for being grateful.
be good always.
I voted for your blog
I could feel for you, sir. My father has to go abroad at times, too, and we miss him so bad even if he’s just gone for a month.
thanks, rhaline for visiting my humble site, voting for my blog and leaving a comment.
really appreciate it!
Hi Doc Gelo, just doing rounds among the entries to PEBA 2010. patuloy akong sasaludo sa inyong mga OFW.
Good luck to your entry.
this awesome
yes, indeed. God knows that which is best for us; and it will always be to prosper us so long as we continue to put our faith in Him.
This is our faith. And this is what will indeed become of us.
See you at the top!
Good luck! You’re one of fav blogs to win!