Last February our mom was rushed to the hospital and she was diagnosed with a mild stroke. We are so lucky that she felt something was wrong, then immediately visited her doctor and that she was admitted to the ER and then the ICU. We are so blessed that her health card covered the costs of the hospitalization. The total bill was P128,000 but she was just asked to pay P8,000. Then my brother told me that the amount we paid was refundable as part of his compensation plan. Thank you so much for that as it was a huge savings. Mom got to come home after one week in the ICU. Our cousin drove her from the city to our hometown.

March came and our Toyota Fortuner was repossessed because we were not able to pay for it for 8 months, and the company gave us 15 days to save it. The absence of the car made me grateful and thankful for its service to us for the past four years, and that it had enabled us to go to places. Again the Universe made a way! When I was already writing the contract for a shark loan 3 days before the due date, my brother texted me telling me to not pursue it since he found friends who were willing to loan their savings to us. My mom was able to sell the unused land they owned for the amount we needed and again we were saved! Our Toyota Fortuner is now parked in our garage. Thank you!

Recently, my company was given until the next day, tomorrow, to settle the rental arrears, and if I was not able to pay they would file a lawsuit and have my business permanently closed. I tried to ask my relatives and siblings but it was to no avail. I surrendered the fate of my school to the Universe. Of course, I knew that I would still find ways to obtain the funding. I just know inside me that my company will surpass this challenge and for sure we will be back stronger, wiser, and more profitable. I still gave our tithes because I know the best business partner is God and experiencing the miracles of giving and feeling good about money has been a great help to me when I am in need. Like what Ms. Rhonda Byrne did when her company was about to close, she gave away money with a grateful heart and it then came back a thousand times.

I had suicidal thoughts and sometimes wished I would not wake up anymore. However, every time I open my eyes in the morning again, my faith in God or the Universe is so strong that no matter what is happening to me right now, I know that it shall pass.

To my fellow Secret followers, don’t stop believing in the beauty of your dreams. Like what Marketa Irglova said in her Oscar acceptance speech, “Fair play to those who dare to dream and don’t give up”.