Every dwelling is different in
its own way. The wonder of the place fitted together to be just the perfect
image is a breath taker. This is how our Creator constructed our Earth, fitted
perfectly and unique; just how it should be. As the days passed by, one would ask
if what is exceptional with Barangay Goin. Aside from the long journey ahead
and the vast land that is filled by coconut and rubber trees, corn and rice
plantation, and abundance of mango and banana fruits, there are still a lot of
things to be amazed of. Count till five.
The moment you arrive the place,
a warm welcome and a big smile from the people will greet you. Strangers as we
are, it is a wonder why these people would accept us with open arms. They
welcome us in their homes and even offered us their food. Their heart is so big
for us, whom they didn’t know very well. Their diligence is also an admiration.
Those extensive walks just to reach the spring wells and fetch pails of water
and wash their clothes, to go in their farms to plant or harvest their crops,
to collect sap from rubber trees, and climb tall coconut trees to get coconut
fruits are the things they do every day to survive and be able to smile again.
Their hardship is a great deal compared to the hardship of the person who has
been provided with everything but still complains of anything. To be with them,
you will learn to appreciate of what you have and learn to strive hard of what
you don’t have.
Another is their eagerness to be
successful in life. I met a family there and got a chance to talk to them. They
cannot afford to light their house or even buy a second hand appliances or even
a pair of used shoes yet they work hard just to send their three children in
college. For the couple, it is an achievement to witness their children
standing on the stage and receiving their diplomas. Their pride is shown
through the tears they shed while they talk about it. It only proves that money
is not totally a hindrance to be successful. It is how you work for it and give
your best shot to reach to the top and remain rooted on the ground.
And their being humble is a plus
point, which is one of the many things the people tend to forget to carry with
their success. Being humble is, looking back on where they started empty
–handed yet they didn’t forget to help other people who are also in need. They
give what they can give. They share what little they have and still they are
fulfilled. This is one of the many things that ought to teach us a lesson; to
always stay humble.
Lastly, but not the least, is
the beautiful sunrise every morning. It always astonished me how God created
the sunrise to remind us to hope every day and cling to the promises He has for
us. The abundance and blessings is sustained as the sun rises to provide us the
heat and the light we need to live. This is what Barangay Goin exceptional.
This is what Barangay Goin amazing because our Divine Creator is at work in
this place. The churches build here signify how the people wanting to be with
our God. And this is incredibly going exceptional.
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Written by: Mic Elizarde
A hello kitty addict,
sweet and shy girl who desires to cook for her family and friends
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