They say the greatest gift parents can give to their
children is to be good examples.
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| Our 1st Pink rally for Leni-Kiko at Quezon City Memorial Circle |
Since they were young, Andy and I have always shared our
social and political views with our children.
During meals, we talk about society and politics, and occasionally would
ask our kids for their views, too. But
being naturally quiet, Geof and Julia most of the time simply listened.
I get to know about their political views on issues when
they ask me to edit their essays for school.
When I read their compositions, I truly marvel not just at the writing
skills of both these kids, but also at the firmness of their beliefs and
convictions.
We bring them with us in rallies – mostly EDSA anniversary
celebrations and (Presidential) campaign rallies. From the time they were small
until today, when they are already young adults.
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| We took part in a Holy Mass at ADMU House of Jesu for the Sumilao Farmers |
This 2022 election season, Andy and I were very much
involved in the campaign, supporting Leni, Kiko, and the Team
Robredo-Pangilinan (TROPA). So when Leni
and Kiko had their mass mobilization at the Quezon Memorial Circle last
February, the mass for the Sumilao Farmer in Ateneo de Manila University
chapel, and the Meeting de Avance (MdA) in Makati in May, we went together as
family. Since both kids are now grown
up, we checked first with them if they are joining us because they feel
compelled because we are their parents (Julia even had to skip her class party
to join us in the MdA); but they assured us that they are doing it because they
also want to join, and believe in what the mobilizations stand for. That made my heart skipped a bit.
We stayed overnight at a nearby hotel so that we can be part of the miting-de-avance for TROPA!
Perhaps this is what the elders always remind us of when we were young – that the greatest gift our children can give us is to become good and responsible human beings. We are indeed proud parents for having children who understands the value of fighting for what is right, noble, and true.
