Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Today is the burial of our beloved Pres. Corazon C. Aquino. It will be the last time we’ll she her. But I pray we will never forget the legacy she had left us. Let us continue to nurture and guard the democracy that we enjoy today.
We bury our dear departed President Corazon C. Aquino, but not her legacy. She will continuously live in every Filipino who stands on guard against those who threatens to suppress our freedom.
No, I’m not a relative. I have never seen her in person. I never even had the chance to speak to her. So, why am I weeping as though my kin died?
I look up to her like a daughter looks up to her mother. She had been a good mom to us Filipinos by living the values of integrity, moral excellence, simplicity and piety.
During the Marcos regime, our nation was shattered by suppression of freedom, chaos and uncertainty. She stood to unify our nation. Urging us to make a stand for what is right and just. She taught us that change is possible. She showed us that strength does not only imply the use force and violence alone. And change we got and we won back our freedom without any spill of blood. Despite her lack of political experience, she dared to accept the responsibility to lead the Filipinos. Her term as our president was never tarnished with scandals of graft and corruption.
Amidst the turmoil that plagues her during her life first as a mere wife of Ninoy Aquino, then as his widow and later as our president, she often resort to prayer and find solace, strength and peace in God. All throughout her life, she never loses sight of God who was always with her.
She never left her people even when her term for presidency ended. She continuously tends her us; guiding us to the right path. She calls the attention of those leaders whom she knew does not serve the best interest of our people. She does these things always accompanied with prayer.
Towards the end of her life, just when she thought suffering was done with her, colon cancer gripped her. She embraced her suffering. Every pain she felt she offered all to God. Even though she was sick already, she would ask if her kids, grandchildren and medical staff had eaten their meal. She was always the self-less Cory; ever mindful of the needs and welfare of others.
That’s what mothers do to her children.
She was a loving mother always by her children’s side.
She taught us many good things and shared her wisdom.
She looks after us her children.
She was never domineering and imposing.
She never grew tired of praying for us and for our nation.
And this is why I shed tears for Pres. Cory. I felt her loss.
She had fought a good fight. And finished the course which her husband, Ninoy, started.
Demokrasya at pananampalataya.
Ito ang mga pamana niya sa ating lahi.
Pagyamanin natin ito.
Panatilihin natin ito.
Rest now our beloved Cory.
Farewell our dear mother.
You had a life well lived.
