This kid has a dream
This is the story of my son Renzur Andrei. He is currently doing something that really touches my heart, so I want to share it here.
Renzur is already 7 years old. He was born in Bahrain and grew up there until he was 4. We were always together during those 4 years and I watched him grow into a smart but somehow shy toddler.
When our family transferred here in Jakarta 3 years ago, we have to leave him in the Philippines because he needs to go to school already. There is a very good international school in our place, just near our house and the tuition fee is a lot cheaper compared to similar schools here in Jakarta. Mainly because of financial reasons, we selected this option with a heavy heart. My wife and baby girl has to divide their time staying here to be with me and in the Philippines to be with Renzur.
Last December, with still 1 week left before I go back to Jakarta, Renzur told me that he already feels lonely because I'm going to leave him again. He asked me why I need to work far from him and I explained that by working abroad, I can earn enough money to provide them a comfortable lifestyle and secure their future.
Then he asked me one question that really took me by surprise!
"Daddy, is there anything I can do even if I am still small to help earn money and make you stay here always?"
I told him that he can't have a job because he's still very young and the only way for him to earn money is by being a child actor or a child model. Something that would be surely hard for him because of his reserved personality.
Then he told me something that surprised me even more!
"Daddy, let's go find an audition now! I want to join immediately so that you won't need to leave me next week!"
This one melted my heart and almost made me cry! This boy is serious!
I hugged him tightly and told him that we can not do it as fast as he thinks and I can not leave my job immediately.
"Ok daddy, if we can't do it now, we'll do it soon! While you are away. I'll join auditions to become a child actor or model. When I am also earning money, you promise to stay and work here only ha!" He is really serious!
Last month, thru the help of his grandma, he qualified to join an image model contest. This can be the first step towards his dream! Just a small step but it can surely boost his confidence and inspire him to work harder for his goals!
This contest also includes online popularity through voting. We have solicited votes from our Filipino friends all around the world but I just thought that I could possibly get a little help from my friends in the WA community too.
To cast a vote, you have to click a link to enter the sponsors webpage. Once inside the link, you have to login thru your facebook account to continue. After logging in, you need to "like" the sponsors and then you will be directed to the voting page where you can vote for the candidate you want to support.
In compliance with WA rules on spamming, I can not put the link in this blog but I can PM it to anybody who is willing to extend a little help.
THIS KID HAS A DREAM! A little help can make it happen!
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Fantastic Story.Its all starts with a dream and the drive to go for it.Your kid has got it.
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Roopesh
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Such words of love and understanding from someone so young I have placed a vote and I wish him every success