Jethro Rests
My colleagues, my friends in Ilocos Sur,
Today, I will ask, once again. Not for myself but for Jethro, my son’s friend, who passed away last night, from complications of cancer after years of a courageous battle. I wrote about him on the day I met him, and was overwhelmed by this young man’s strength. After many read my blog about Jethro, I learned plenty about him: that he continued to go to school despite his chemo sessions, and was absent only when the chemo was actually administered; that he took the mini-bus from Aringay to San Fernando everyday (about 45 minutes travel) to get to school, in crutches, but was always on time; that he carried CPUs on his own (he was taking IT); and more.
He did not know me personally. The only conversation I had with him was when I told him I was proud of him, and had our picture taken together. But I know that you all will understand, after four years of having known me, how I always try to be of help to others through the generosity of my friends. I do not have much of my own, so I help others with your kindness and compassion. We have done that together for years now, and I am blessed that you have extended your help each time I asked.
Blessed. Fortunate. That, we all are. To have food to eat, clothes to wear, homes to shelter us, good health, and most of all, years of privilege to live our lives. Jethro did not have that privilege.
So I call upon all of you and your kind hearts to give. It may seem absurd to all of you: why, when you did not even know Jethro? There lies the beauty and meaning of your ‘giving’, when it is for someone who will not be able to repay your kindness.
I will not dare tell you that God will reward you. I do not have that right. I am certain, however, that your small acts of kindness will make this world a better place for our children and grandchildren to live in.
So, please.
With my profound gratitude to all of you,
Christianne
@ for your donations, please pledge to me via this post or thru private message; and it is further requested that these pledges be handed to Leonelle on Oct 9, Monday, whom I trust will find the way to get it to Jethro’s family. (Leonelle Benelyn Redoloso)
‘Walang sinuman ang nabubuhay, para sa sarili lamang
Walang sinuman ang namamatay, para sa sarili lamang
Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa't isa
Tayong lahat ay tinipon ng diyos
Na kapiling niya’
Today, I will ask, once again. Not for myself but for Jethro, my son’s friend, who passed away last night, from complications of cancer after years of a courageous battle. I wrote about him on the day I met him, and was overwhelmed by this young man’s strength. After many read my blog about Jethro, I learned plenty about him: that he continued to go to school despite his chemo sessions, and was absent only when the chemo was actually administered; that he took the mini-bus from Aringay to San Fernando everyday (about 45 minutes travel) to get to school, in crutches, but was always on time; that he carried CPUs on his own (he was taking IT); and more.
He did not know me personally. The only conversation I had with him was when I told him I was proud of him, and had our picture taken together. But I know that you all will understand, after four years of having known me, how I always try to be of help to others through the generosity of my friends. I do not have much of my own, so I help others with your kindness and compassion. We have done that together for years now, and I am blessed that you have extended your help each time I asked.
Blessed. Fortunate. That, we all are. To have food to eat, clothes to wear, homes to shelter us, good health, and most of all, years of privilege to live our lives. Jethro did not have that privilege.
So I call upon all of you and your kind hearts to give. It may seem absurd to all of you: why, when you did not even know Jethro? There lies the beauty and meaning of your ‘giving’, when it is for someone who will not be able to repay your kindness.
I will not dare tell you that God will reward you. I do not have that right. I am certain, however, that your small acts of kindness will make this world a better place for our children and grandchildren to live in.
So, please.
With my profound gratitude to all of you,
Christianne
@ for your donations, please pledge to me via this post or thru private message; and it is further requested that these pledges be handed to Leonelle on Oct 9, Monday, whom I trust will find the way to get it to Jethro’s family. (Leonelle Benelyn Redoloso)
‘Walang sinuman ang nabubuhay, para sa sarili lamang
Walang sinuman ang namamatay, para sa sarili lamang
Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa't isa
Tayong lahat ay tinipon ng diyos
Na kapiling niya’
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