A Nephew's Epistle

I saw the ZAMNAI website. Seeing the events made by the association, reading its humble roots, and browsing the letters bearing your name makes me smile with pride that I have an uncle who made something for himself and shared it with a great number. With the thought in mind I became more aware of the importance and weight you have given in your acts of true charity. The assistance your family have shared with my parents and son as well, were laid out to show that gifts are shared to everyone without discrimination. Despite the past setbacks you have experienced with sharing to those in need, especially relatives.

I have learned that those gifts were not simply material things to fulfill basic needs and desires but rather tools of learning for the keen-eyed. You have wisely shown that you can give when you have and you can do the same when you make something worthwhile out of the things God has given.

Today I have learned that saving for the rainy day and toiling more when things are better is a must for everyone to survive well in life.I am saving now for my son and the family's future. The walk upwards to financial security may be slow for the meantime, but a slow and steady pace will always better prepare one for the bigger race.

Until now I am thinking of ways to revive the dream we shared of growing a business that will fetch food on the table and help others in life. Am no quitter and will never be. I refuse to believe that only my uncle can be the one who receives and gives. You and auntie will be my inspiration to strive more and be better in life, with God's blessing. The dream will take shape while I walk the slow strides and look up to the skies.

God bless.

(Written by ChrisLawrence Trabanca Dalida, Manila,Phil.)