We do in fact Have Limits

Amidst a busy day, there comes a realization that we need to rest and take some time to ponder.

I was busy with our thesis, doing some final editing, proofreading some parts of it. It was the same day that student activists from PUP protest against an overwhelming tuition fee increase from 12 pesos per unit to 200 pesos per unit. But I will just delve into that in my next post since I am still unable to upload some pictures and videos I've taken during the said fiery protest.

Going back, I was terribly tired during that day, trying to beat the deadline for the thesis. I was exhausted. Drained. But the patience in me says that I have to finish this one, for the last time. It is after all my license to finish my degree.

Then my friends came over, requesting me to go with them to visit an alumnae confined in PGH(Philippine General Hospital). I was hesitant at first. My body needs some rest. I was working all day. And that day was my only rest day from work for the entire week. But since they know how to convince me, I went with them.

I was thinking what to say when we arrive there. I was mumbling some words while looking for her room.Few minutes elapsed and we were finally there. We knocked. An old woman probably in her 70's opened the door for us. She smiled but the smile can't hide the sadness she feels. Her eyes look like they have no more tears to cry.

The room was quiet. The silence kills. I saw her lying on her bed, sleeping. She has not changed. She still is beautiful, inside and out. Time went back. I remember her delivering her speech as she campaigns for President for Political Science Society. I remember her denouncing our bill legalizing prostitution in our youth congress. I remember her as a good person. A strong person who can surmount every struggle comes her way.

We had our conversation with her lola for about twenty or thirty minutes. We were cautious, guarded by our instinct not to raise any subject that would aggravate the situation. We took it light. Then we finally decided to go home.

I was wondering why people as good as her suffers. But no one can question God in instances like that. No one can comprehend the wisdom he may have for letting that to happen. There are situations sending important message to us. This made me realized that we do have limits and when we reached that limit, it’s time for us to rest , to gain strength and to renew our energy.