Article: Series 1: Christmas in the Desert

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[lhorenzoo]

this will be my fourth December here in The United Arab Emirates,,i spent three Christmas celebrations in Al Ain,a municipality of Abu Dhabi,,although i have kids in Cebu,all girls by the way who is left to the care of my Mother and my Sister,i cannot
help but think that ive been away for too long,,if only things would have been better
working in our country,but its not,,for me to be away for far too long,my seaman friends would not have considered staying away to sea for too long.,they said they cant do what i did,but what can we do,,its all weve got,have a family to support and feed,clothe and school..hopefully with my new job here in dubai,i can go home for a much needed vacation next year,this december will be the longest christmas i have been away from home,,,even if deep inside you feel the longing for your family's company,,have to make do with christmas celebration in the Flat w/flatmates,human beings that sacrificed for their family.......Its the way it is and have to get used to it.hopefully in the future,will spend it with my family...hopefully....Merry Christmas to every OFW's,sacrificing with sweat,blood and tears just so they can feed their Families....

[thisbe.ara]

Thank you lhorenzoo for sharing your story. I have a big regard for OFWs because behind being there is a great sacrifice. Your kids are very blessed to have you and I am sure that they are grateful for every thing you did for them. I pray for every OFW that they may feel the Christmas spirit and the miracles that a family's love could bring. Merry Merry Christmas to you and the rest of the OFWs!

[thisbe.ara]

Shoutout to my Kuyabear Dennis Louie. and to all of my highschool friends who are staying there... they have formed this group and are stronger than ever-- Jebson, Liz, Bliz, Mia, Edgarlina and the rest.. Have a fun Christmas, guys! hope to see you when you visit us here in Cebu!

[tessai]

merry christmas guys. It's my third christmas away from home. the spirit of christmas is felt wherever you are, even a midst the desert. but it is never the same, the way we celebrate it back home. i miss the lechon during noche buena. the manito/manita after hearing mass. and most of all, i miss the comfort being with family brings.
i certainly hope next year i'll be home for christmas na.

[charlesvince]

hahahah uhawa diri dapita sahhhhhhhh

[Blazing Hunter]

Inita guro dra oi molagom mansad tag samot dra

[Blazing Hunter]

Nicee.............................

[jack_guitarfreak]

halo pohh sa inyo!!! maganda ba sa desert ?

[raphaelrestaurant]

there's no place like home pa rin.