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Mama, where are you?

Mama, where are you?  Please come back to us, come back home. I and my brother grew up without the presence of our mother. Our grandmother filled out the role, nurtured and cared for us when she was still alive. Afterwards, we stayed in the care of my maternal aunts when my grandma has passed away. Since we were kids, we don’t have any idea of the whereabouts of our beloved mama. We did not even have the opportunity to glimpse her, not even had a memory of her. We only have her old photograph that we carefully kept as a souvenir of her. Moreover, I didn’t even know also that I have biological siblings until I reached adolescence when I first saw my father and my other siblings. I was so perplexed of the condition of my family. My struggles with my brother were difficult and deplorable for us. There is no day that we tremendously yearn to see our mama, kiss and hug her tightly and feel the warmth of her hug, warmth of joy, the feeling of completeness, the feeling that onl

Speech of Amier Hassan Tan

Welcome speech of my paternal cousin, Amier Hassan Tan, during the  Taekwondo Belting Ceremony Program held in  Dammam, KSA. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahiim... In the Name of Almighty God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakatuhu….. What can be more beautiful and perfect than the universal greetings for all mankind….. The Peace of Almighty GOD, His Mercy and His Blessings be upon us all today…. Honorable guests….fellow taekwondo colleagues, ladies and gentlemen….. GOOD AFTERNOON As we gather this afternoon in this place to witness this momentous occasion, allow me to express my pride and joy of giving salute and honor to our beloved parents who struggle and sacrifice for the sake of our dreams despite their extremely hectic schedules as OFWs. They tirelessly nurtured us to become responsible children of society. You are indeed our inspirations in every step that we shall take in our lives. Notably, I want as well to give honor