Now a days it is hard to find helpers or house companions that are faithful and can be trusted. We have been lucky so far. All those who stayed with us has been at least the minimum of 5-8 yrs. Some we even had to push out so they could get married and have a life of their own after they have graduated. They always come to visit. Most have been single or old maids or married.
This time the ones here are married. Actually the wife was the one we took. She was kind of young then. She was married and had a little baby almost 2 yrs old. She was young and naive when she first started. I trained her because my mother was planning to to to the US for while so I needed someone to be around coz my daughter was still in elementary school. Teray was only 22 when she came to us. She said her husband was in the barrio with their daughter because it was harvesting time. Now they are both in their 40's , how time flies.
After almost a year I noticed her husband coming during weekends and bringing their daughter. So I offered if she would like her husband and daughter to stay here with her. I said I could not give him a salary but free food and lodging and if he helps around
The next year she got pregnant and was embarrassed but I said it was ok. I shouldered her prenatal and delivery, I had a god friend who had a clinic , well-baby clinic because she was a midwife. They had another daughter and her husband said that was enough. Wow better than most guys so they practiced family planning. My daughter is the daughter's godmother.
Well to make a long story short, they have been with me since 2002 till now. Going on 16 years. The husband now has a salary half of what his wife gets and I give their daughters 500 pesos a month to help with school expenses.
This is Jay, the husband. He is not a big guy maybe 5'4 but has a big heart. All his brothers are bigger than him. He did not finish college but was able to study 2 yrs in refrigeration. But he learned while staying here. My younger brother gave him some electrical and electronic books which he studied. Now I have no problems in electrical problems in the house. Also I let him learn when I had a computer shop before. My technician taught him how to do basic repairs on the computer. So he learned more by experience.
This is his motorcycle which they bought 6-7 years ago. I helped them by giving them an amount to place a down on it. They paid the monthly but sometimes I helped them. Having a motorcycle around is somewhat important because in the province it is hard if you have to wait for a tricycle or walk. No matter how well he took care of it, well 6 or 7 years takes it toll. It barely works now. They have a few expenses, his 2 daughters are in senior year and the little one is his niece but sort of adopted. She is his younger brod's daughter which felt left out when her younger sister was in the hospital and the elder was with the grandparents. So the girl is more attached to them.
Well I asked if they were planning to buy a new motorcycle, he said maybe but depends on their financial status. Maybe after 3 mos or more.
This is their family. Their 2 daughters at the back, I don't consider them just helpers, I call them companions and family. They take good care of my mom and me. They can be trusted if ever I go to the US to visit my daughter. I would like to leave them with a good running motorcycle in case of emergencies. Because the old one might break down or cause an accident.
They bought the old one for 75k. I was hoping to raise a good amount from this post. Whatever I make I will save for them. I also plan to make another post if this does not make enough. Even if it takes 1-3 posts. I did not tell him. I want to be able to surprise them. If they can make a big down payment them their monthly will just be little.
I hope my dear friends 
I am not rich, I am living on a limited budget, an allowance given to us by my brothers. I spend almost 15k a month for the maintenance medicines for me and my mom. When I have extra from #steemit. I give to them something too. The allowance also covers the salaries, utility payments and groceries and food, so there is barely anything left for emergencies.
I never wrote asking directly for help for my passport and tickets but saying I will save from earnings. But people heard my plea and helped, really surprising me. I wrote once to help a #steemian friend for his dad in the hospital. What ever I get from this post and help from my dear friends, I will acknowledge. I will also post a picture of Jay with his new motorcycle.
I hope I can help him get one by next month, I feel sorry when they have to walk far and if I need medicine I have to wait for a while. They sacrifice for us, sometimes not even attending their fiesta because no one will be left with us. Even when her mom was hospitalized either Jay or her daughters visited, she only visited when her daughters was left with us. I am so #grateful and I feel lucky to have them in my life. I always thank God for them.
While writing this, someone I know on #steemit asked a favor, if he could borrow sbd because he wanted to attend his church anniversary. I was hesitant because he long had left the group but sometimes communicate. In the end I sent it to him and told him it is my help no need to pay back. A group member said that I will be doubled bless. I hope so, for my helper's wish. I want to make him happy also to thank them for all the support and help they have given us. I can talk to them both, my fears, worries and problems because there is no one else. I feel better when I do. They are like the backbone in the house. I am so #grateful for them. #Grateful for people who understand and are caring. They have so much patience with my mom. The whole family is. I am excited to see their faces when I tell them I have earned an amount for them to put a down on their motorcycle. If it is big enough then they will only have to pay less than 1000 pesos a month.
Next post will be about everyone who lives with us hahaha.
So I am hoping my blessings will be for this family, not for me. Thank you in advance to everyone who will help in anyway.
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