OFW Journals (OFW Stories on the News) and Some OFW Employment, Career & Business Tips

Carlos did not want to leave the Philippines two years ago. Life was simple but good. He had a wife whom he cherished and two little precious daughters aged 5 and 3. But an offer came along from a company that would hire him as a computer programmer with quadruple his salary plus all the benefits. It was so difficult to refuse. With a heavy heart, he left for California . There is not a single night he does not see his wife's tear-stained face and hear his daughters' cries of “Daddy, don't go!” In his dreams.

He spends a big chunk of his salary on telephone cards and takes solace in his wife's words of “Don't worry honey, were coping. We are all coping for our future.” The family now lives in a better house in an exclusive subdivision, bought with Carlo's earnings. The children are never wanting in material needs. But there is still this gnawing ache in the pit of his stomach every time Carlos thinks of his family, most especially Cecille, his wife and the love of his life.

August 8, 2002 was their 8 th wedding anniversary. It was very significant for him for the triple 8 that the date conjures. If he had been in Manila , Carlos would have had a special candlelit dinner prepared in a fancy restaurant with flowers and a special gift for his beloved. But he was thousand of miles away. How can he make his love and devotion transcend all the miles? It was the he called on Gifts Philippines.

Carlos talked to a young and romantic Filipino Gifts Philippines sales representative who as quick to respond to his needs. He helped Carlos orchestrate a romantic evening for his wife even without his presence. Firstly, a beautiful flower arrangement of 2 dozen Peach Roses from Holland was ordered. \then, a basketful of premium Cheeses and Chocolates with a selected bottle of French Wine was included. On the practical side, because Cecille loved to cook, the newest model of La Germania Gas Range and Electric Oven was wrapped with a bright Red Ribbon and sashed with an “ I LOVE YOU, CECILLE, FROM CARLOS” banner.

At exactly 7:00 PM on August 8, 2002 messenger of Gifts Philippines knocked on Cecille's door with greeting of “Happy Eight Wedding Anniversary, Cecille!” They brought with them Carlo's love offerings and encouraged Cecille to sit at the dinner table while they lit twin candles and opened the bottle of wine as Carlos had ordered. AS Cecille was reading the personalized greeting card with her husband's own words, Carlos called. Cecille kept crying and shouting at the same time, “I Love You, honey! Happy Anniversary!”

Carlos now treasures the photographs taken of his wife on that 8 th day of the 8 th month of the year which marked their 8 th wedding anniversary. This time, the image of his tearful wife in his dreams has changed from tears of joy and happiness. He keeps one picture under his pillow case at all times.

These are just some of the very heartwarming and touching stories involving the various gifts deliveries of Gifts Philippines . Stories that are so moving, so human, so intrinsically Filipino…these are the best reward of the service. Talagang masarap magpaligaya ng mga mahal sa buhay!.

Love of family is the single most powerful motivating factor that drives every Filipino to succeed in his endeavors. Those of us who are fortunate enough to find employment in other countries and earn those precious foreign currencies, have only one ultimate goal in our hearts and minds: to provide for the needs of our families and to give them a secure and better future. Gifts Philippines enables the Filipino in America to spread love, joy and happiness to his loved-ones in the Philippines any time, anytime of the year!

Source (http://giftsphilippines.com/