This Christmas, the Teacher in us has much to offer in terms of realizations while the Learner in us has much to ponder upon
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Many have experienced calamities during Christmas but when the victims are people you know or are from a place you always go to, the impact is different. One thing is sure: this Christmas of 2011, the Teacher in us has much to offer in terms of realizations while the Learner in us has much to ponder upon.
This blogger was in a beauty salon yesterday when one customer came in and without difficulty pointed us her hands, filled with the remnants of sticky mud and the indescribable trauma she shared when they were on top of their house,waiting for the water to subside. They did not even realize that while they were there hopelessly waiting for the water to "go away", they were unable to plan for the next thing to do if they would be overcome by the current. Now, looking back, they could laugh at their faces and the things they brought. She remembered carrying rice but she knew they could not cook it. She remembered literally carrying the refrigerator with her mom but forgot to save more important things like their dresses. For sure, they were able to come out of it with only their clothing they have put on as wearable for all the rest were littered with sticky mud and could not imagine washing it or bringing it to a laundry shop. Now, her family has transferred to another place, here in Bukidnon, where they really come from - 3 hour ride away from Balulang , Cagayan de Oro City.They could not bring themselves to go back and get what can still be saved - not now,perhaps after Christmas when the realization and pondering are thought through. Her story is already worse but according to my children who have decided to play active roles as volunteers, others did not lose only their things but all their loved ones: spouses, children, parents. Death was everywhere and for the many days they were there, food is not what they need this Christmas.
My children have come home and shared with this blogger that indeed this Christmas the Teacher in us has much to offer in terms of realizations while the Learner in us has much to ponder upon. The good food already served at table remained uneaten because they say they are not hungry just weary and sad for the victims who have not much to eat and a long way to restore their lives especially their sanity.
Christmas is definitely beyond the pain life's challenges put before each person but an event to allow Jesus Christ to be born in our hearts - in our lives.
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