Physically, Emotionally and Financially Stressed

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.

That much!!!

We woke up early the following day to prepare the kids for our appointment at St. Luke's Extension Clinic (SLEC).  With not much sleep, we were glad that the kids still had the energy to stay awake during the day.  Upon arrival, though I was told of the cost, I still can't help but think of the amount we were letting go.  Let us just say, that it wasn't easy to save that much considering our daily expenses and with our earnings.  And it was just part of what we are going to spend.  But, I kept on thinking that everything's for a good cause.

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.