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When Rosa and Lumi decided to move back to the Philippines from Saudi Arabia after 36 years, it was a heartbreaking moment for the Moharrak family.
How could they bid goodbye to the nannies who took care of Raha and her two siblings since the 1980s?
Raha Moharrak, who has seen tougher times as the youngest Arab and the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest, shares that saying her final goodbye to them was the most painful part of her life.
While stories about few Saudi families mistreating their nannies make their way in the news, Raha calls Rosa and Lumi as her second mothers.In 1982, my mother opened the door to two strangers, Rosa and Lumi, but, 36 years later, they leave our home as family. As our nannies, they cared for me and my siblings as if we were their own. I love them dearly, and am beyond grateful that I get to accompany them back to the Philippines as they return home to their families. Even though this is my first visit, I feel like I've been here before because they've told me so many stories over the years! It makes me feel unexpectedly complete in a strange way, but saying goodbye at the end of the trip is one of the hardest things I'll ever do. I could handle facing down death on mountains but saying goodbye to them is another level of heartache. A piece of me will stay here with them. #Philippines #adventure #explore #worldnomad #naturalhair #iphonex
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Looking back, Raha shares that saying her final goodbye was the toughest part of her trip. "Seeing them cry as I was leaving the Manila airport and forcing my feet to move forward was difficult. I will never forget their sad faces. I can't explain the anguish of saying goodbye to a part of me."It was overwhelming to finally meet Lumi's children, grandchildren, and even a great grandchild! I've heard so much about them my whole life. I've seen pictures, and I've even talked to some on the phone. Now, as we meet, I discover that they knew everything about me as well! They treated me like a distant cousin and it was just phenomenal. They prepared an incredible home cooked meal, and I swear you could taste the love on each plate. Everyone was so welcoming and happy, it was wonderful to finally meet her family. I am so grateful I went on this trip. My heart is full to bursting. #Philippines #adventure #explore #worldnomad #naturalhair #iphonex
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News about few families abusing their employed help leaves Raha unsettled. "It bothers me how few people in the region are ignorant about the fact that these nannies leave their own children to take care of other people's kids - to make a living."After so many years away, Rosa and Lumi showed me the places they used to go as children. I'm blown away by the diverse beauty of the land here and it amazed me to see a new place through the eyes of someone who's come home again. I had to laugh at Rosa's disapproval reaction to the loud child in the park, she is a beautiful person but has no time for poor behaviour. I still can't quite imagine not having them close by anymore. Ps: Annie Evangelista thank so much you for being such a lovely tour guide! #Philippines #adventure #explore #worldnomad #naturalhair #iphonex
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Following her videos, many domestic helps from the Middle East and other parts of the world wrote in to her. Many thank her for leading an example of good employers in the Middle East.At the end of our trip, we explored downtown Manila. Rosa and Lumi were both born and raised in the Philippines, but they'd never been there before. It was really cool to explore the city with them, because it was new for all of us. I laughed when I watched this clip because of Rosa's older sister Nita's mixup at the end of the clip and how Rosa always got grumpy and frowned when the camera was on! It shows how giving she is because she'd put up with something she didn't like because I asked her to be in my videos. Love is beautiful. It reaches across oceans and time to connect us, whether related or not, until we leave pieces of our hearts scattered across the world. Words can't express how much you both mean to me and I'll forever fall short in being able thank you enough for taking care of us all. Love you my Lola's. #Philippines #adventure #explore #worldnomad #naturalhair #iphonex
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