Traveling to Manila or to any other places could had been much easier in a perfect world. But let's face it, life's not like that, more if you have 3 kids traveling with you. Just when we thought we had everything figured out and arranged, there were just unexpected turn of events.
We were booked in a late flight, more it was delayed by 30 minutes. It was almost midnight when we arrived in Manila. It was most favorable to us, since the traffic during that time was very light. The only "but" there was we were scheduled in an appointment early the following day. So, we didn't have enough time to rest. Good thing we were already booked in advance for a place to stay for the night. That was what we knew before we arrived in the place...
The receptionist told us that we didn't have a reservation in our name... wow. It was almost 1 a.m. with no place to stay. Good thing the place had a lot of hotels around it. The problem was finding an affordable place to stay. The guard of the hotel where we should have stayed suggested a place but the cost was too much, so I left the kids with my wife in the lobby to look for other options. It's late and it's no longer safe, knowing Manila especially during wee hours... Praise God, we easily found a place.
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The process and examinations lasted the whole day. It wasn't easy since we had a baby and two kids with us. Good thing that the SLEC guard let my mom inside for the baby and I was able to help my wife with the requirements and needed processing. And since we were scheduled after a holiday, SLEC was congested that day, which made every step took many hours.
After one exhausting and stressful day, at last all examinations were done. We returned to the hotel where we were staying for the much needed rest. And I can't remember a thing by the time we hit the bed. The next thing I knew was my mom was inviting us to accompany her in meeting a friend. We didn't expect that they will be paying for the dinner. But knowing Filipino hospitality, we were just grateful.
At last, we accomplished our first step. To Yahweh be the glory.
Bad things happen unexpectedly but GOOD occurs hundred times- stay up and maintain the positive spirit bro!
ReplyDeleteI guess healthcare for our love ones is always worth the cost. They're health is more valuable.
ReplyDeletesuch circumstances will test our patience. di bale, everything is according to His plan. You will be showered with lots of blessings :)
ReplyDeleteYes! I remember those days when I went to St. Lukes and staying from away from that hospital. It is bad timing as my monthly period came surprisingly and the taxi driver rip me off :( but I know that everything has a reward :) I am glad that everything went well with your medical and important matters, you and your family can now relax :)
ReplyDeleteI guess we should expect the unexpected. But at least your reason for being in Manila was complete and we thank God for that.
ReplyDeletethere are times when mishaps occur and cannot be avoided, it is best to come prepared
ReplyDeleteMahalaga ay okay yung health ng buong pamilya, ibabalik din naman ni God sayo yung nawala sayo. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope all things are well after the check up.
ReplyDeleteStressful indeed, but at least you've made it through the day. "To Yahweh be the glory." :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, ang malas. You should've confirmed a day before for your reservation :(
ReplyDelete:) Erika
Oh too bad the hotel didn't hold your reservations valid :/ Maybe they need confirmation 1 day prior to booking? At least you found a good one nearby and also got free food from your mom :)
ReplyDeleteYou really had a very stressful stay at Manila. Thanks God, He is always in control of every situation. Glad too that the examination been on a positive note.
ReplyDeletemanila isn't the city for me too. i just feel i am a bit in danger when ever in the streets of manila ...and the hotels are really expensive and the crowd is just unbearable... not conducive to live
ReplyDeleteThat'sstressfull.
ReplyDeleteKnowing Manila, things come with a price..
You were able to manage it pretty well.
I would have glared at receptionist upon learning that I dont have accomodation, just knowing that your kids are tired and you are having a long day ahead of you.
Traveling with kids are truly stressful especially you will be on days travel. But good to know that everything went well in your travel.
ReplyDeleteAs a father, I feel your pain about those kind of expenses and headache of unfortunate events. But at the end of the day, there will always be a positive thing that can happen.
ReplyDeleteI really can't imagine how hard it is for you and your wife to do all these things, especially when you have 3 kids in tow during a trip. But like you said, it may be heavy on the wallet. But it's all for a good cause.
ReplyDeleteGood things happen despite not so good circumstances but what matters is you accomplished what you're really after that day.
ReplyDeleteMission accomplished! Thank God for the good and not so good experience. What's important is, you have each other whatever happens.
ReplyDeleteThere's always a good thing after the pain.. keep the faith and God bless!
ReplyDeletewow it costs that much to get medical clearance for a US bound immigrants...is this the only clinic available or accredited? Big business pala! Sabagay, the capital outlay and operations cost is also big. And that hotel, hindi man lang na-awa sa inyo...you had your mother and kids in tow pa. Hmmmp!
ReplyDeletei guess they're the only one accredited by canada, new zealand and us. sa dami ng tao araw-araw, big business talaga. ganun siguro talaga kalaki pag me pangalan and famous ang hospital... and para mapanatili siguro ang quality standard service nila... hahaha, kaya nga po di na kami bumalik sa hotel na yun and sayang irerecommend pa naman sana namin sila kasi malapit lang sa SLEC. thanks. Yahweh bless.
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