Thank God for the life of Mona Le. Her parents are Vietnamese refugees in the Philippines before. Below is her inspiring story of hope, determination and gratitude unto God, her family and those who had been part of their lives.
“I was
born and raised in a refugee camp in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. I
didn’t have any citizenship even I was born there since we were refugees that’s
why we escaped the camp and we moved a lot. We were hiding from the government
in order for us not to be sent home or back to the camp. Fortunately, we met
Bishop Colin Bagaforo. He was a priest in a cathedral church in Cotabato City
during that time and he helped us in many ways. One of them was, he sent me to
a private school from kindergarten to elementary. That’s why I like sharing my
blessings. He showed me the importance
of giving. A little help will lead to a big one. You never know little things
you do could change in someone’s life in many ways. I am neither rich nor
perfect but I am fortunate and that’s why I like sharing my blessings. But anyway after 16 years of waiting in the Philippines,
the United States of America finally approved us including thousands of
refugees in the Philippines to be a permanent resident here and to be a
citizen!
I went
to school here. Attended and graduated with an associate degree from Georgia
Perimeter College with major in foreign language. My concentration is in
business, and I had been in Dean’s list for couple of times. I then went to
Georgia State University to get my bachelor in business management minor in
hospitality. I graduated as Cum Laude in December 2012.
Now,
I’m working full time in Fulton county superior court as the assistant of one
of the directors. I am also helping my parents in managing our nail salon &
spa during on the side.
Honestly,
my parents are more inspirational. They had been through a lot of things. What
I’ve been through is not even half of what they had been.” – Mona Le
Mona Le’s birthday wish this year is to collect two Balikbayan
boxes of books and educational resource materials as well as school supplies to benefit indigenous communities
assisted by the Galing Foundation, Inc. thru its Mindanao Outreach.
Thank you Mona Le for such a big heart! Thanks as well to
your wonderful friends who are committed to help you fulfill your birthday
wish. Below are some photos of a pre-birthday surprise celebration and their contribution to her birthday wish.
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| Some of the donations from her friends |
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| Surprise pre-birthday cake |
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| Some wonderful friends |
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| GFI Box 250 and 251 shipped in December 2014 |
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| Some brand new school supplies donated by her friends |
Thank you Atty. Bryan Ramos for sponsoring the shipment of the 2 GFI Boxes. Recipients are Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School in Malapatan and Lamlifew Elementary School in Datal Tampal, Malungon, Sarangani Province.
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