Write Your Story NOW!

We do not know her story. But we very well know we can make our own story. Make it beautiful!

 

The photo above was taken last month at the St. John Baptist Parish Church in Calamba,Laguna. It was Tuesday afternoon, past four o’clock. Inside the church, there were only about five people praying. It was silent. It was peaceful. Outside, there were about five people in the church’s backyard. They were praying and lighting a candle.

Then a young couple arrived and went in. They shelled out coins and put them in the woman’s disposable cup.She immedietly picked the coins, counted them, then put them on her pocket. From where I was standing, I have mentally counted five coins in P1 denomination. Then my companion put a piece of cupcake to her cup. That was the last scene I saw.

On my way out, I whispered a prayer for her. I prayed that she will be taken cared of by authorities, like the local social workers. Where could have been her relatives? Does she have children? Why was she left there begging? What could be her story that brought her there? How much money will she gain at the end of the day?

For sure, the amount of money she can receive from churchgoers will not be enough for the long haul. Maybe it can buy her needs for a day or two. What about for the day after that or for next week or next month? We do not know her story but one thing is clear her future depends solely to kind-hearted souls now. She cannot go back in time and prepare for what is to come. She is now in her twilight, what will happen to those she will leave behind?

Her story is about to end. By the looks of it, I suspect it not does not happy details. It could be colorful but not cheerful. Hopefully, her story can have a happy ending. I really hope so. I will pray for it.

But her story, which might be unhappy by the looks of it, serves as inspiration to us younger and able ones. We all have chance to create a beautiful story. We just have to think look term and bear in mind that our actions at present are all for the future. The choice is ours what kind of ending do we want for our own story. What do you choose then?

Write your story now. If the details are not beautiful, it is time to rewrite it. Think long term. Live simply. Prepare for tomorrow.