Charles Teves
Comedia Bearwin Meily has admitted that he’d be dead today if it weren’t for the guidance of God.
In an interview with fellow comedian Ogie Diaz, an emotional Bearwin couldn’t help but cry as he shared how God never left him during his struggles.
“Nalulungkot ako from the past, but where I am right now, it’s really a big blessing compared to others,” he said while crying.
When asked what would’ve happened had he not sought help from God, Bearwin cried again and said he’d be dead.
“Wala na, patay na ako ngayon. Hiwalay na kami magasawa. Kung wala kami kay Lord ngayon, patay na ako. Kahit kailan di nagkulang ang Panginoon sa amin.”
Bearwin was already facing major problems prior to the health crisis, and when it came, his situation got even worse.
“Bago pa naman mag pandemic tinamaan na ako. Bago pa mag pandemic, di rin naman ako nabibigyan ng chance sa TV. Etong pandemic ang pinakamabigat.”
He shed even more tears when he recounted how they had to sell their dream home due to not having enough money to survive amid the pandemic.
“Before pandemic nakabili ako ng bahay. Pag wala ka nang aasahan dito, walang industriya, walang trabaho, wala kang ibang lalapitan kung di ang Diyos.
“Kahit hindi mo matanggap na ibebenta mo yung bahay mo, ibebenta mo e. Binenta namin yung bahay namin kasi wala kaming pambayad, kesa maremata ng bangko, binenta ko. Awa ng Diyos nakakuha ako (ng pera) pero hindi na kinaya yun para makabili ako ng bahay. Nagre-renta na lang kami ngayon. On the other side, nag-re-rent kami pero hindi kami naghahagilap.
To make him feel good about himself, Bearwin always thinks about all the other people also suffering the consequences of the pandemic.
Being the optimist that he is, Bearwin acknowledges that renting is cheaper than owning a home. In addition, his monthly expenses are much lower now.
“Kumbaga, dati stress na stress ka ngayon when you surrender everything sa Diyos, tanggap mo yung sitwasyon. Na hindi ka na ngarag naghahabol sa bayarin mo kasi wala ka nang malaking babayaran kasi nangungupahan ka na lang.”
The 45-year old can never thank God enough for what he has today.
“Hindi mababayaran yung blessing na spiriual na nanggagaling sa Diyos. Laging doon na lang ako kumakapit.
“People will disappoint you, but God never will.” he said.
Bearwin is currently in the business of selling corndogs. He mans the counter and the kitchen. “Corny Doggy” is located in Taytay, Rizal. Ogie himself said the food is delicious.
