Jimmy Chronicles: Happy Mother's Day!

Almost two years ago, when I was about to leave the Cebu port on my way to my hometown, I said to my self, "I will never come back here." I could barely keep my sanity after the terrible experience back then. It was during the heights of the COVID-19 lockdown. I couldn't go home due to the border restrictions. I got laid off from work. But the worst of them all is I got the most painful betrayal in my life. I got cheated on.

I was stuck in Cebu City for six months. I had no job. I was left alone in my room. I was scared. What if I won't make it home alive? What if I die alone because of the virus? What if I run out of resources?

I would have gone mad hadn't I talked to Mama about my problems. I cried everything out to her over the phone. I shared all my frustrations and regrets. But I never heard any answer from her that would make me feel worse. She consoled me. She reminded me that I could always have a brand new start. She told me that those bad things happened for me to learn lessons in life.

When I finally got home, I told her that I need a break and do something that will make me forget everything. So I decided to follow my passion in music, and I had her full support. I wasn't earning much by singing at the local bars, but she didn't mind. Our family isn't financially stable, so I was really grateful that she understood my situation.

At some point, I realised that I've been Idle for too long, and that I need to make it up to Mama. She's getting old, and I want to give her a better life. So I applied for a job. I was initially hired as a work-at-home employee, but unfortunate things happen as always that I got sent here in Cebu City once again.

I've been away from home for almost three months now. I miss my home. I miss Mama. Right now I think I'm about to dive into another mistake, but I haven't shared anything to her so far because I dont want to disappoint her any further.

Today is Mother's Day, and I wish nothing but the best for Mama. I couldn't personally tell her how thankful I am to have her as my mom, so I decided to just write my thoughts for her today.

I'm literally in tears right now. I want to go home even just for a day to see her and the rest of my family but my work schedule won't allow me and I'm on a tight budget right now.

I know it's almost impossible, but I wish someone here in read.cash could deliver my message to Mama.

I'll end it here. See you in the next article everyone!