When my other half asked me if I would join him abroad while he was on his overseas assignments from Shell Company many years ago, I was at loss for words. In my mind, thoughts were racing - Does this mean that I have to resign from my job? Leave my well-paying job and a promising career with one of the most prestigious companies in my beloved country? What will I be doing as a home-maker in another country where I have no friends, no relations and so on? What about my extended families? What about the beautiful house that we had built with our hard earned savings and lots of love and memories in it? These were some of the questions in my mind.
On the other hand, I was worried about letting my other half taking care of himself alone for a long time away from home. I was in a dilemma, but I had to make my decision as fast as possible. After careful consideration, weighing the pros and cons of being with him as well as not being with him, I decided that I would accompany him on his overseas job postings, but I was still unsure - would I feel at home in the new place, in another country? In Japan?
Looking back, of course I feel at home - any where, for that matter, because....
Now, 10 years have passed and we are still living, working away from home. This place is now the second country we have moved to and which becomes our second home - a home I've grown to love a lot. And yes! contrary to my earlier thoughts and fear, I survived. Thanks to God Almighty, to whom I have grown much closer.
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