October Rain

It was the 1st day of the month of October and I started to feel the essence of the upcoming holiday season. This is the best time for me to put my jacket on (laughs). 

I was busy preparing for school when I noticed my little sister, trying to stand up and wobbled on the floor. She got a sprain on her left knee last Tuesday. I hesitated for a moment. Oh, God, I sighed. I know It's already been healed. I tried my best not to feel pity on her because we just fought yesterday about the schedule of our household chores. My mom told me she will be absent today.

I hurriedly left the kitchen and sprinted outside. I tried to look away at her. I felt a pang of guilt. After I went outside, I never imagined myself less confident and more shy this time to face her. A couple of minutes, I was having a hard time deciding If I just leave her and go straight to school. I randomly refreshed my mind with possible ways but I guess, It was my pride who had driven me to put things the way they are. So, I left. Without nothing to resolve, only my little sister's pain.

I arrived in school just on time. We discussed about the Radical expressions in College Algebra. My mind was filled with enthusiasm with the ability to solve all of the equations."Okay, class..Double your time and study about the radical operations. We will have a quiz next meeting about the radical expressions. Okay?", reminded our teacher. "Goodbye now, class. See you on Wednesday." 

It was already 11:10 when we we're dismissed by out teacher and growling stomachs can never be denied. We headed straight to our all-time favorite eatery and ordered our lunch. I wasn't feeling well at that time so I decided to have batchoy. I was shivering then. I reminisced what happened a little early with my sister. I wasn't sure If really did the right thing: leaving her with so much difficulty of standing and even walking to the nearest chair. I felt my conscience calling me. I feel that I am the worst criminal all over the planet. I wish I could adjust the time into a fast paced routine and go home straight and say "sorry" to her. I admit,we are not that close but still we were the best of friends.  We always use our time in doing all the same things we like. I guess, I have so mush fun with her. And YES, I love her. She's my sister. She's my closest enemy and my angelic demon. (laughs)

-5:30.. The heaven is in great condolences and it was crying.

It's time.

We we're the ones left who managed the house while Lola was still working on the vegetable store.

We were silent for a couple of minutes and I simply stood and hug her. I don't know! I can't believe that I did that to her. You know, I'm not that sweet to her. But at that moment, I felt like I was in heaven with all of the angels, clapping with my heroic deed. She then asked me, "Ate, do you feel cold? Let's drink coffee." My eyes were twinkling with tears and nodded. I went straight to the comfort room and cried all of my emotions there. I pretended to wash my face and went back to the sala. She handed me the coffee and we shared another bonding time of hot moments and intense hugs. She just don't know what I'm feeling right next to her, drinking and chit-chatting with her..

I guess, It was one of the best times of my life.

I believe that It was not just myself who made the right decision, but also God.

He never left me. He controlled my mind with correct deeds. He made my sister as an obstacle for me to erase my pride not just to my sister but also to others.

I know, that on the next succeeding days, It will not be my sister whom I can encountered with but also the many faces of Jesus on streets begging for alms, crippled, blind. the sick and even the victims of calamities in our society. I know I can do more in His name.

This experience really showed me the value of unity and loving without exemption. It also taught me on how to adjust with someone's weaknesses and how to deal with the problem in God's will. This also affected me on how I sympathize for the situation of others.

This only lead to one great principle--by living the world with peace and loving the gift of God called---LIFE. :-)