As posted in my PS in this entry, I am very fortunate to be part of an online fundraising project for my former high school teacher in St. Scho. A little backgrounder, Ginang Marasigan needs P500K for an operation to save her life. Otherwise, the next heart attack might be fatal. And so, with my grade school best friend Giselle Munoz, we opened an FB page where we can invite and gather all Kulasas who had been touched by Mrs. Mara to spread this news, pray for our teacher, and give our financial support.
In just 2 days, we have raised P36,620! Kulasa Power, indeed! :D I know that anything is possible. We will be able to meet our goal! :)
Last night, I was cooking my dinner, when I checked my phone and got a missed call and an unexpected text message from Mrs. Mara herself. She asked me to call her, so I did--and I got a heartwarming conversation with my high school Filipino teacher. She told me her stories, and how she felt so blessed and overwhelmed with what we, her students, are doing for her. I was teary eyed most of the time. Here are some snippets I remember from our conversation last night; words that truly hit home.
"Sobrang natouch ako! I am so overwhelmed with all the support I received from my students. Of different batches! Not only for the financial assistance, I am so thankful even for all those who prayed for me!"
"I am sad that I got sick. But I am also happy. That through this, I am able to gather my students who haven't met each other for a long time!"
"I know as a teacher whenever I go inside the classroom, I am there to teach everything that I know. I've always been true to my profession."
"Pranka ako e. hindi ko sinasabi pag pasok ng classroom na tawagin akong mommy. So when they call me mommy, alam mong we have established a special relationship. Hindi pilit. But you know, outside the classroom, I've always been a mom to my students. The students who have been close to me will tell me I am their second mom."
"A batch '90 student visited me before in Makati Med. I told her I don't know why I am getting all these support from my student, and she told me 'You sow what you reap'. I feel so blessed, and you are all in my prayers."
"Buti nalang hindi ako patay na nanyari to. I am happy to see all these while I'm still alive."
Thank you Mrs. Mara, you've always been an inspiration.
It was a nice moment to get in touch with my former teacher again. I know that what we're doing for her "ay kulang pa." Our teachers are worth all of these, and even more. <3
Photos from Pax 90, 96, 98, 99, 2003
Should you wish to give love offerings, please deposit to BPI Acct Name: Evelyn Marasigan Acct No: 2779002023.
Should you wish to give love offerings, please deposit to BPI Acct Name: Evelyn Marasigan Acct No: 2779002023.
