Meliza A. Villaluz had been living in this world for 52 years since December 21, 1962 and is residing with her family at 454 Casanueva Street, Amaya II, Tanza, Cavite. Her mother was Neleyda Eusantos, a loving and caring mother doing all she can for the family to survive and a great seamstress, and her father was Amelio Alejo, a good artist in terms of arts.
Life for her wasn't really easy. First and foremost, her father is not there to guide them. She learned the rough path in life. As a child, she didn't taste the feel of new school supplies due to poverty. And because of this, she was taunted by her classmates. Even though she was bullied, what can she do? They don't have the money.
She has two older sisters who she love both. But then, she's closer to the one she is preceding her. There came a time when they have to migrate. They have to take a risk for them to survive.
They experienced to be kick out of their houses because they can't pay the rent. Life definitely harsh for her.
Handling relationships is hard but as she entered her junior year in high school, she had a boyfriend much older than her. Sure, it's tough but she became responsible enough to handle it.
She entered college and strove for her best. On the second semester, she missed some of her subjects and all she could do was.....cry. Her elder sister, the middle one, was there to comfort her. In tough times, all they have is each other.
She applied for being a day care worker. That's the only job available at the time. But then, as time passed, she learned to love her profession.
She got the chance to work part-time in a factory where she met my father. Love blossomed in time. She had two jobs then.
Marriage in December 17, 1995. Though she was against it, her mother insisted on making her gown. Despite the lack of budget, she granted her mother's request for expensive cloth.
She walked down the aisle, smile on her face. 'This is it', she thought. Many of their relatives attended despite family problems.
Another challenge arose when her first baby had leukemia. The hospital had insufficient Type AB blood for her. Her baby girl passed away before she could reached her second year in the world.
Due to this, she cried night and day. My father just don't know what to do. To divert her attention, she traveled different places with her friend. The pain passed but didn't disappear.
She thought everything was okay, she already two daughters until her mother had a heart attack. Once again, it was a big shock of her life. She had to earn money for the hospital bills along with her sisters. They also tried asking help from their relatives. And thank God for the blessing, they helped with whatever they can do.
Though lying in a hospital bed, weak, her mother was stilled concerned with her grandchildren. 'Who's there to watch the children?', she asked. Until her mother's last breath, she was caring for her family.
That was the time she realized how much her mother love her. All those time, she thought that her mother was always in favor of her elder sister. She was not granted permission for outings. It was because her mother didn't want her far.
She, my mother, conquered all these challenges. And I know that whatever challenge it will be, she'll come face it head on. She was my hero for what I am is because of her.....
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