At long last, our house is finally finished. It was turned over to us “bare,” and we waited for a year before starting on the renovations. Work on the house commenced as early as May this year; due to some unexpected delays, the completion of the house took almost half a year.
Tunay na katas ng Japan yan (hehe). Talagang pinagplanuhan, pinaghirapan, pinag-ipunan. Years ago it was almost unthinkable that we would have a house like this. But we challenged ourselves; we worked hard and prayed hard. Through it all God has been faithful and blessed our plans. Poverty has also taught us very important lessons in life, and these lessons have been instrumental in helping us realize our goals. Well ladies and gentlemen, hard work, persistence, and patience finally paid off. My Dad would have been proud.
It is not the biggest house in the neighborhood, nor will it be the most beautiful one. But it is OURS. Rightfully, deservedly so.