Payment of Debts incurred 35 years ago.
@teotimoponcerosacena (1551)
Philippines
March 28, 2013 7:05pm CST
I was then a 4th year High School and was to graduate but I was in trouble for I have and account to settle. I owe Saint Paul Academy and amount that I must settle before I can take the Final Examination. We belong to rich family in the Locality and I have soo many relative to whom I can ask if I just want to, but I never did try for pride. My parents, sisters and brothers were all residing on a far place and never did I let them know that I have a problem and need some financial support. My family bought some acres of land for sugar plantations and I was left alone in our home town living alone in our almost empty home. My parents send money without me asking but I don't know why it was almost three months past no money was sent. I think of borrowing money from our neighbor MS. Basion A Businesswoman woman who was asking me of how much I need and give me without questioned more than half the amount I need. The sons and daughters of MS. .BASION were like brothers and sisters to me. I graduated High Scool with flying colors and pursued my College Degree self supporting and then landed a good job. After more than 35 years I planned and visit my Home town and upon arrival I looked for the Family of MS. BASION. The placed looked differently but I proceed to the market placed and while I standing on one of the stall a woman shouted my name but I can't hardly recognized her. Later on I remmber she was the eldest daughter of Ms. Basion. i pick from my pocket the exact amount of my debts and give it to INDAY the name of her eldest daughter who accept the amount without questioned and it was then I was relieved. I hurriedly left the placed for my tears flowed from my eyes for no reasons.
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10 responses
@artemeis (4194)
• China
30 Mar 13
It is hard to find people who will remember to make a debt good, no matter how short the time was and much more 35 years later.
I am sure it must have been a relieve for you that you have finally paid the outstanding amount to your benefactor which you have no knowledge how she is doing or even alive after so many years. Do remember to keep in touch with her since she had been such a friend to you in your hour of need.
@teotimoponcerosacena (1551)
• Philippines
1 Apr 13
It's was my upbringing in life but sometimes I feel upset of hearing people bragging of what they have when in fact actions and facts show what they have done is none sense.
@echomonster (2226)
• Greenwood, Mississippi
31 Mar 13
It's fantastic that you never forgot your debt and eventually made good on it. Is Ms. Basion deceased now? If so, it's too bad she couldn't live to see her good work rewarded, but maybe your graduating and having a successful career is all she really wanted. Hopefully the returned money will do some good for the daughter and her family. And who knows, maybe you also can help someone in a similar situation to the one you faced 35 years ago one day.
@teotimoponcerosacena (1551)
• Philippines
1 Apr 13
Actually many times in my life I have help someone many of them who needed most but I am very much upset for those who don't want to move on and contented of asking and begging, too bad
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
30 Mar 13
Sounds like you were mighty relieved to get that long old debt paid. Good of you to remember and get it paid. It must have met something to the child too. That is good to hear.
@aabuda (1722)
• Philippines
29 Mar 13
Wow...you are such a very nice person. A very gracious person. If other people will only be like you, then, I think we all have a better and a nice way of living.
@vandana7 (100526)
• India
29 Mar 13
That is such a touching narration. :)
We all have a few debts which we unwittingly accumulate. We intend to pay them back, but dont know how. Remembering debts is a great virtue. God does give us an opportunity to repay our debts.
Another factor is when you repay your debt. When we borrow, we are financially down. So help should be viewed in proportion to our situation at that point of time. Its not always possible, but as near to that. Alternately, we can remember the amount, and link it to the price of any precious commodity...such as gold, and the present value of that many grams of gold can then be repaid. Effectively, we would have repaid along with interest...and covered for inflation. Repaying a debt when the other party does not need it any longer seems odd. In such cases, donating it would be a whole lot better. You know what goes round, comes around kind. So as and when the person needs, god would find a way to repay them.
@dagami (1158)
• Rome, Italy
29 Mar 13
you have repaid the money but i think that you know that you can never repay your debt of gratitude to this family. they helped you when you were in need without expecting payment in return. they are a nice family and you're lucky you got to know them. if i understand it right, she even gave you more money than you needed.
as much as we want to financially help others, sometimes it just isn't possible as we ourselves are in need. being in debt to someone doesn't just involves money and other material things.
i don't believe you cried for no reason. those were tears of happiness. happiness at having known such a wonderful family who was there for you and who helped you when you were in need. you were grateful.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
29 Mar 13
I am sure that she was happy to see you after all these years. And maybe never really expected for you to return the money you owed them. You might just have come at the right time for them.
@rog0322 (2829)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 Mar 13
Hi,
Nice story there. It is good not to forget the good things somebody has done to us by paying it back even if it has been a long time due. If the lender had computed the interest of the amount, it would be much higher than what you actually received back then. It was touching to note that the one who lent you money did not even ask for the interest and accepted your payment without much fuss. It is also a noble act to remember the people who helped you by going back to them even if many years has passed by. I seldom see people like that.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
29 Mar 13
This is a very touching story. It's true that we cannot move on unless we are settled with our previous obligations. Well, good to know that you were relieved upon completing a commitment after a long time.
Have a wonderful day!
