My Defining Moments
Belina S. Katigbak
Earlier I posted a synopsis of my defining moments. Little did I know that someone would be interested to read my autobiography, asking eagerly, "Where is that book?" I was a bit shy to share my life. Until this day, that autobiography remains unpublished. I guess the events after 2003 continue to enrich the unpublished autobiography. Thanks to Prof. Saguinsin who encouraged us to share our life stories in order to inspire others. And so, this sequel to what I posted earlier is shared.
The defining moments in my life and significant events taught me to be better and transformed me positively.
- Born from a poor family – At the time of my birth, my elder siblings told me that it was the third transfer of our small nipa house to a lot that we could not claim our own. My father made a living out of his skill as barber, while my mother helped by selling native snacks. I was number eight, and after me was born another brother. So little we had that we literally depended on the Providence of God. The Benedictine nuns whom my mother used to serve when she was still single were our greatest benefactors. On days of scanty, especially during rainy season, the nuns provided some relief goods, and old clothes. Those kind gestures gave us much consolation especially in the midst of worries about our house with a leaking roof and the imminent danger of the rising waters as our house was near the bank of the river.
