Thursday, September 11, 2008

Godo Edquiban Jr: From Haiti With Much Love


After much prodding from Tito Rey to MarMir and Bayani, Godo sent us his picture all the way from Haiti where he is working for a long time with his family. Chick magnet...

He says:

"Seryoso lang,

The life here is not that easy, there is nothing in here like we have in the PI, USA, Canada or Australia. The life of a kid is here is very abnormal, there is no mcdo, jollibee, wendy etc... in here.

Businessmen are afraid to invest their money in here, because of the situation we are having since four years ago. Kidnapping is very rampant, strikes and manifestations. Businesses are close on Sundays. Drug dealers are all around, but the casino needs them.

So, when I get bored I have to go to Miami, once every 2 or 3 monnths, especially when I see that my kids are bored of watching TV.

Our motto in here is YOU HAVE TO LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!

Everything is expensive here such as clothing. Ang mura dito ay bayad sa katulong, about a hundred US a month, schools are so expensive too.

The only good thing here is most of us don't mind the law, basta may kakilala ka ayos na. Imagine this, when I get in and out of the airport, I have a police escort for me not to fall in line, entry, ticketing, custom and immigration. But, above all this, I still have fear, when I go home; when my kids leave the school.

We are always praying that all of us will be safe."

I guess kayu MarMir applying there is out of the question. Everywhere there are always pros and cons. But we will always pray for Godo and family that they will be safe; and for Haitian women to be safe from our chick magnet Godo.

No comments: