Fourteenth of September Thoughts
In the outskirts of Recto and Avenida one Sunday morning, while this boy was on his way to attend a mass at The Feast, something happened for the first time in 5 years of his adventure in the city. Oblivious and complacent the boy was, an old man suddenly jerked, loomed behind his back and snatched the boy’s wallet within a second or two. After a few meters from where the scene had taken place, a man shouted at the boy’s general direction telling him “Nanakawan ka! Nanakawan ka!”. The boy was shocked almost numb for what he just heard. After checking his bag, and learned that his wallet was stolen together with its collection of cards, he rushed back to the place and found no one except a sleepy security guard on duty, perceptibly unaware of what just occurred in his general area of responsibility, and an empty police emergency outpost with few stray cats as if ready to conduct a blotter report on Sundays. The boy doesn't want to be frustrated, “there is hope for this country, still, it’s a beautiful Sunday anyway” he convinced himself.
The boy made his way to the LRT Doroteo Jose station and found his friend waiting for him. After some pleasantries and a quick narrative of what had happened she bought him a card to Vito Cruz to catch their 8am mass session.
So what is the message of the story?
It’s just a simple reminder that no matter how valuable our mundane possessions are, the Lord is telling us that our REAL TREASURE is still our DESTINATION yet emphasizing that the JOURNEY, no matter how tough, towards that DESTINATION is something that would really make you appreciate the latter. Hence, the attitude or reaction towards the experience, or perhaps what is happening around you is all that matters. The Lord has embedded you a character and wisdom that will comfort you even amidst the deadliest of all tempests.
Guess what?
I'm safe. I have wonderful parents and two sisters. Awesome friends and Gracious God that provides.
CASTS:
The Boy – Beam Andalecio
The Friend – Novie Lozada
The Man – random by passer
Stray Cats – I named them Hello Kitty and friends
P.S. The story also ATTEMPTS to call the ATTENTION of all the elements of the Philippine National Police to PLEASE (EMPHASIS ADDED) workout on your POLICE PRESENCE and STRICT LAW ENFORCEMENT for the people, whom you protect and serve. Please refer to Art. XI Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Thank you and God bless. :)
