#gratefulvibes - ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE - COMMUNITY CHALLENGE, Grateful for the Immersion Program for Newly Hired Government Employees:-)❤️

I couldn't think of anything to write today, I am still at a loss for words. I have mixed emotions, I don't know if I am going to be happy or mad, excited or depressed, go on or no more. I do not really know why.

But I praise and thank God for this reminder from His word, the Bible, which says "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Life Application Study Bible.

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Just this morning, our Chief talked to me and he informed me to be prepared because I am going to undergo the Immersion Program for newly hired government employees. I will be going to the POEA Main Office on April 15 - 30, 2018. This is the hardest part of the "transition" process as a newly hired employee because, first, I am not familiar with the place. I can not survive living in the city, that's for sure. Second, I am really running out of cash, because I haven't had my salary yet. My budget has been very tight to cover up my nanay's therapy every day and not to mention her expensive medicines. The doctor prescribed her 80 tablets of synapse (which costs P107.50 each) and as of this posting, I was only able to buy 40 tablets. Third, I have run out of strength because until now my brother is still in Saudi, he's still processing his papers and his salary (he's also been unpaid for almost 7 months now). Fourth, I am still looking for someone to look after my family while I am in Manila for my training. Last and definitely not the least, I will really miss steemit, and all of you, my dear grateful steemian family and friends. I can't figure it out how because my phone is not as smart as most of your cell phones, steemit all you can. But I really need to use the laptop. I don't know, that will be figured out soon, anyway. :-)

I really do not know what to do here. But I am happy because after this long "immersion" process, I know I will come out stronger, bolder and more knowledgeable of my position and thus making me more effective and efficient government employee of POEA RCL (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Regional Center for Luzon). I can serve the people better and give them the best service only a government employee could offer. Yes, no noon break, I get to check my cell phone only during break time because of the great number of people in the morning till afternoon.

With all these in mind, I can no longer think of any reason not to be grateful. God is truly good and faithful to His promises. I know that He will provide and He will intervene. He will provide someone who can take good care of my mother and my daughters while I am in training. He will provide for all my needs in going there. I have already talked to a very good friend of mine, who will accompany me to find the exact location of the office. We already talked about it through the phone, so one problem solved already, AMEN! :-) Tomorrow, I will ask my office mate (also my College classmate) the exact location of the venue for EPS TOPIK exams, because I am also one of the proctor there, it will also be held in Baguio on April 20-22, 2018. I am also thinking of how am I going to attend Jona's Concert. hahahaha I am indeed fully booked this month huh! :-D

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These are the tickets and I was invited by my good friend. I already told them that I couldn't make it because of these commitments and they were insisting that exams are not whole day or 24 hours anyway, so they suggested that I will come down after the exams and head right to the concert venue to be able to still be with them and then go back to Baguio early in the morning. My, I can't, I am really weak when it comes to traveling at night. The last thing I wanted to do is to just sleep after proctoring. Much as I wanted to go with them because we did watched Angeline Quinto's concert before and I kinda miss that night out too, but I can't force myself, I am not superwoman, I am only human. :-)

Thank you so much for your valuable time. :-)

I am @sashley a.k.a. shirleynpenalosa, a recipient of God's love, mercy and grace. ❤️

Have a blessed Summer month of April 2018 everyone :-)❤️

I am forever grateful to God every day of my life for giving me everything that I need and praise Him all the more for not giving me everything I want. To God be all the honor, praise and glory ❤️ :-)

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