Although we weren't able to meet Angel's mom ourselves, my aunt was able to. My Aunt visited DSWD and met Angel and her Mom. They didn't reside there instead they lived around the streets of Luneta with just pieces of carton to sleep on. The Mom has 4 children: the eldest's with her mother, the second one got lost and they didn't bother looking for her anymore, the 3rd one's two years old one while the youngest is Angel. Initially, she wanted to have her two children adopted but the people suggested that she just keeps the 3rd one for company because she really has noone else to be with. She works as a dishwasher in random restaurants in Quiapo, Recto, etc. During Angel's early months, she lived with her Grandmother but was physically abused so her Mom decided to take her back. You can really tell how traumatized she is with the abuses because up until now she cries "Ayaw ko, ayaw ko" while covering her mouth everytime we try to discipline her.
When my Mom first got hold of Angel, she was lifeless and looked really mature. She never smiled and would constantly stare at a vast space. That's one of the reasons why my Mom was hesitant to adopt her. She "was ugly" and seemed insentient. But my Mom brought her in anyway and took her to a pedia. We then found out that she was sick with worms in her stomach. She underwent purga (I don't really know the english term for it. Haha!) and Mom saw right before her own eyes a looooong and fat worm together with "its babies". That's probably why she was really quiet-- she wasn't feeling well. Not only that, she was ungroomed. Her nails were long and were really dirty! In other words, she wasn't presentable and appealing at all! But yes, who were we to refuse a blessing? :) It's been almost 4 weeks since that decision and we don't regret it. As days pass, she's growing up to become a beautiful, God-fearing and independent girl :)
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| Btw, she's bald cause I think her Mom shaved her hair off. |
This was a picture taken when I first met her. You can just see the sorrow and pain in her eyes.... But look at her now! :) She looks really different!
And here's a video I want to share to everyone! Angel praying and giving praise :)
Who knew that this "once a kid in the streets" can save our family? :)
Kara, this post is so inspiring. I teared up. It made me happy. Grabe, your heart toward the Lord motivated me to restore my faith in Him again. Thank you! :) You're a blessing. Oh, and your sister's sooooo adorbs!!! <3
ReplyDeleteaww that's so sweet of you, Ysa!! :) your comment just made my day! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! :) and i believe you are more than welcome to be cradled back to His arms! heheee
ReplyDeletethat's cool. much cooler if you can do that on your own, when you live on your own apartment and working your ass off weekends and feeding someone that's not your relative on your measly pay. but that's a good start. keep it up!
ReplyDeletei can't do that myself coz i can barely feed myself on the meager allowance i scrimp on. hehe
awwwww sky's playmate is soooo adorable :) I shall spoil both of them hahaha - anonymous???
ReplyDeleteMother 2B!! i wonder who you are!! hahaha! awww i'm so excited for my godchild :"> i love you, Mother2B!! :) <3
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