I started working while I was still in college. By the time I graduated, I already had one child and was pregnant with my second. I raised both children on my own. My salary was never enough to support myself and my two children, so I often had to borrow money from friends and co-workers just to make ends meet.
I faced many financial and personal challenges, but despite all the hardships, I persevered and managed to build a better life for my children. They were my greatest motivation to keep going, and I was determined to ensure that they would not have to experience the same hardships I had endured.
Through my employment, I was able to make pension contributions. However, even with my pension, my income remains insufficient to cover all my expenses. I am grateful that my daughter and granddaughter help me pay the bills and provide me with an allowance for my other needs.
Despite everything I have been through, I feel fulfilled with what I have achieved in life. I believe that the Lord will not give us challenges that we cannot overcome. I hope that no one else will have to experience the hardships I endured, as such struggles can be overwhelming, especially without adequate support. I am thankful that I found the strength to persevere and that my children gave me a reason to keep moving forward.
Above all, I am deeply grateful to God for giving me the strength to overcome life's challenges and for allowing me to reach the age of 70. Looking back, I am thankful to everyone who helped me along the way and supported me through difficult times. I am grateful to have survived those hardships and to be able to look back on my life with a sense of fulfillment and gratitude.