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WHY WE NEED HEROES

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

A little more than a year since she was diagnosed with colon cancer, former president Cory Aquino passed away in the company of her loved ones, and perhaps being welcomed by the love of her life. Her death has affected millions of Filipinos, if not all Filipinos, and some say, it has united us in a time where everything is just going wrong. Oil prices have shoot up again @ P40/liter. Elections is looming closely, and with it, tons of road improvement and what have you, obviously a ploy of local officials to be "remembered" for what they have done for their constituents. And then we have a president and her cronies, who apparently dined luxuriously abroad, while millions back home die hungry. Her assets have grown exponentially - @ 2000% + since she was elected as senator. One would wonder, with a salary of P45000, where has this all come from? Or do we wonder?

At home, the family is growing restless over the management of our schools. With both my parents in retirement age, and none of my sisters wanting to take over, we may need to close shop. At least one of them. R's brother, who was diagnosed with tumor, has been out of work for 1 year due to therapy. He's been rushed to the hospital this weekend, and apparently, the stress and distress has gotten to him. R on the other hand, has decided to be with me, and figure out where we're headed, practically jobless for 4 months or so. And yet, amidst all this, my mind is set on continuing to explore the world and enjoy life. And sometimes I think I have too much going on in my life, and I should feel guilty. It's almost overindulgent. Not as overindulgent as a P20,000 USD dinner tab. But still, perhaps, a bit too much.

And maybe that's why we've iconicized President Aquino, because she has reminded us about our humanity and frailty, and she showed us humility amidst power. In our weakness, we need heroes to keep our faith alive, and for us to remember goodness and simplicity. She reminded us in her death, that families, till the very end, are real treasures. And if Kris said, the Filipinos are worth it, our families, are also well worth it. They are worth every stress, reflection and sacrifice, and of course, they are worth all the love we can give.

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