TABUK CITY, Kalinga: Marahil ay narinig na natin ang mga klasikong kwento ng mga taong nagsimula sa wala o rags-to-riches na kwento sa totoong buhay, ngunit gaano kadalas tayo makakakita ng kwentong tunay na nagpapahiwatig sa atin?
Isang kwento na nakikisabay sa mga pamilyar na mga pakikibaka at kahirapan, at nagbibigay sa atin ng pag-asa na, kahit mahirap at walang-wala sa isang liblib na lalawigan tulad ng Kalinga, maaari rin nating malampasan ang mga hadlang at magtagumpay.
Narito na ang kwento ni James Abalos Fernandez, isang lalaking ang paglalakbay bilang isang simpleng nagtitinda ng ice candy patungong bagong itinalagang hukom ay hindi matatawaran.
Bilang taga-probinsya, siya ay nakaharap ng maraming mga hamon at balakid sa daan, ngunit sa pamamagitan ng kanyang sipag at determinasyon, ipinakita niya na ang tagumpay ay nakakamit ng mga taong masigasig na nagtatrabaho para dito.
Bumabata siya sa kahirapan, ngunit laging nagtataglay ng mga pangarap na magtagumpay isang araw upang mapabuti ang kalidad ng buhay ng kanyang pamilya.
As a child, I experienced extreme poverty, and after my father passed away, it became even more difficult for us to make ends meet. I had to help my mother by selling ice candy and other snacks in our neighborhood. Despite these challenges, I never lost sight of my dreams of becoming successful in life.
I worked hard in school and managed to finish my law degree, passing the Bar on my first try. I then worked as a lawyer, taking on pro bono cases for those who could not afford legal representation. Finally, my hard work paid off when I was appointed as a Municipal Trial Court judge in Tublay, Atok, Benguet.
My journey was not easy, and there were times when I thought I would never make it. But I never gave up, and I never lost faith in myself. I am a living proof that with hard work, perseverance, and determination, anything is possible."
What a truly inspiring story of perseverance and determination! Judge James Abalos Fernandez's journey is a testament to the power of hard work and the importance of never giving up on one's dreams. Despite facing numerous challenges and hardships, he remained focused on his goals and worked tirelessly to achieve them. His story serves as a reminder that success is not determined by one's circumstances or background, but rather by one's attitude and willingness to overcome obstacles. May his story inspire many others to never give up on their aspirations, no matter how difficult they may seem.