KWENTO NG ORDINARYONG TAO (KNOT) A Journey with the Lord (A senior citizen experience in a mission) I never knew that at my age and time, I would be able to make a difference, even a little one. I just assumed that I was past my glory days. That I would be able to make lives better. I was wrong. I’m 64 and still make a difference. Now, don’t get off yourselves. I didn’t discover a new atomic particle. I didn’t solve the problem of hunger, not even the national problem to corruption. No I didn’t do anything big. But I would like to believe that I did something not even most rich people, geniuses or politicians do. I answer to a cry for help. Most of you already know that of the Visayan region of the Philippines was tragically hit by super typhoon Yolanda. The effect of the typhoon did not limit to some parts of Visayas. It affected our whole country. Maybe not physically, but emotionally, it did. Hundreds of lives were lost whether young or old, rich or poor, healthy or not. But those lucky enough to survive, still suffer with mental trauma or trying to cope with the tragic loss of their loved ones or loss of their homes. That’s where I stepped in. We were a team, helping all the victims as best as we can. Now I can tell you the whole story but trust me, what you need to know in these next few words. Not knowing what was ahead of me terrified me. But I pushed that feeling aside because I was not doing for my own personal gain, everything I did and am doing is for the Glory of God. That experience opened my eyes to a whole new world. I can speak for myself, but that feeling of fulfillment crept on me the second I saw that grateful smile from of the victims. It was like he was telling in a silent ‘thank you’. From that moment on I knew that the journey was worth it. That everything I did just to get there was worth it. Simply put it this way. I was happy. I am happy. Every single time I look back at that memory at that time where I was able to make a difference in another person’s life. My heart grows ten times bigger. I’ve been through thick and thin of life. I’ve seen the good and bad sides of this world. So I knew what the works of Mercy that I’ve done and possibly do. All I say to that is “I’m ready”. I’m right here to be a shoulder to cry on, to be an ear to listen and to lend a helping hand for those who need me. I maybe 64 but I am willing. I’m ready. Amelia C. Dela Peña St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Caritas Coordinator
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 06:15:37 +0000
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