Maybe God has something in store for me to express my feelings of gratitude for all the blessings received in Davao City. (It is because the Microsoft Word shut off while writing with what I am experiencing today from the boarding house to the airport.)
It gives me the opportunity to recall how God has been good to me despite of all the problems and trials I have gone through. Of course it also includes the bunch of philosophical papers during the last semester that has given me much headache. Thanks God and I am through with it. There are so many Filipinos in our country are suffering greater or that much compared to what are mine. With the televisions around this terminal airport producing so much repeated noise of the political candidates doing some attractive modes in their campaign tricks to solicit precious votes from the electorates, I try to calm down and said, ‘Hey, Arnel, give yourself a break.’ Yes, indeed, it is a break for me to look on what is ahead of me – to be with my family! I miss them so much especially my dear mother. As I am awaiting the plane for Zamboanga, mixed feelings arouse in me. I know these are the excitements and surprises.
There are so many things awaits me there. But this does not stop me from looking back to what I have been through during the school year. There are ups and downs, but one thing for sure is that there is someone who has been faithfully with me. Even though sometimes or most of the times I failed him to spend some time with him, he does not leave me. That is why, as I board the plane few minutes from now, I will dedicate this time to him. And I want to thank him for all the things he has given to me. This is my expression of gratitude. Thank you Lord. Adios for the meantime Davao and Bienvenidos a Zambaonga.
