Years ago I wished that people would
think and act the same. So that explaining would not be difficult and being a
stereotype would not matter. But then I realize that it would not work out as I
wanted and that everything will be repeating as it is. There will be no past
and no future, only the never changing present.
We are created by God differently
bestowed with countless traits and capabilities. Each of us has a contribution
in this world. Each of us has something good to offer. How foolish am I to wish
such thing? We need each other. We owe our lives almost to everyone especially
God.
That is why it is with warm heart
that I scribble every word in this letter to everyone. I am afraid and aware
that sometimes I forgot to express my gratitude to a person who have given his
assistance or guidance to me. I know this cannot make –up to all the
opportunities that I missed. Yet, I would like to do it now anyway.
To a father who endures more than
eight hours of work and always find a solution to every short noticed school
requirements, thank you. To a mother who
thinks of her family first, thank you. To a brother who acts as the sensible
one, thank you.
To cousins who designated themselves
as protector against the bullies, thank you. To all the aunts who never failed
to show up on school events, and to that especial aunt who acts as parent to
every nephew and niece left under her care, thank you. To uncles enlisted as
“spies” just to ensure our safety whenever our parents are not around, thank
you.
To all my friends I have not seen in
months. I owe you guys!
To all the teachers who have
endeavored to teach me everything that I need to know in school, thank you, and
to my unexpected mentors too.
To all leaders of every nation whose
intention is to serve the public with honesty and integrity thank you. To
leaders of the religious sectors that are always praying for peace and love
within their church and the world may your soul be blessed.
And to those who continues to
share their talent, time, and treasure. I can enumerate names in here but I
think you know who you are. For always improving yourself so you can be better
and help improved the lives of other people. For inspiring other dreamers like
me that we can achieve our dreams too. You always find time to be with the
person that you care the most. You never hesitate to share a portion of your
possessions to the needy. Sometimes you said you have nothing but you have
always something to offer.
And to you, who is reading
this letter. Accept my gratitude for simply living your life. Who knows what
fate would bring into our lives. I believe that all our actions and decisions
will affect other people’s lives. We may be strangers until we die but because
you are here striving to be different, trying to understand the way of this
world, hoping to contribute in our society I can say that somehow our lives entwined,
somehow we share the same thoughts, and help each other secretly.
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