Hello, it’s Jane and Linda; Caloy can’t beat them!

Good evening everyone! How’s your weekend? Did you spend it well?

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I already shared this in noise, but of course, I want to share it here also. But first, I just want you to meet Jane and Linda! Hello there everyone :)

These past few days we’ve been hit by a tropical depression named Caloy. We suffered from heavy rains that gives us more struggle in traveling up to the mountain due to heavy mud and the water level; the rivers was arises due to the non-stop pouring of rain. 

Despite the tropical depression, there is no announcement of canceled classes so we still have to go to school no matter what. While traveling, I was thinking about the situation of my students who are walking a long distance and crossing rivers. In the back of my mind saying: “Sana hindi na lang nila pinilit pumasok” ( I’m hoping that they did not force themselves in going to school).

I’m not thinking this way because I don’t want to teach them, but because I’m concerned about their situations because for me life is more important in this kind of situation, I understand and give considerations for that. 

I can’t help but panic at that time, an incident happen in the past where two of our students there drowned and died while crossing the river so my heart is beating so fast until we got to the school.

I walked so fast inside our classroom, and then I saw the smiling face of Jane and his sister Linda.  I feel relieved that they are safe but still, I’m still worried about how they crossed the river and walked in heavy mud just to see me in the school.  My heart is crying for them, how come these children have this kind of determination to learn despite all the struggles that they are dealing with every day. I felt proud of all of our students here.

And I can’t help to compare them with the children who are:

For the children who have all the privilege to go to school but choose to neglect their studies.

For the children who have all the access like vehicles, gadgets, computers, cell phones, and internet connections but are still lazy in doing their tasks and studies.

For the children who can eat 3x a day, plus a snack but going to school is so hard for them.

For the children who have complete uniforms, complete school supplies with brand new shoes but do not take their studies seriously.

This is not against anyone, but I’m just amazed by my students like Jane and Linda and the rest of the others who still choose to go to school and learn without any hesitations.  Even though they have no privileges in so many ways and have no access in many aspects but they are still persuaded to finish their studies.

This is also a reminder to all the children who neglects their studies despite having all the access and living with all the privileges in life. Education is very important, they should be aware that no one has all these things in life like Linda and Jane. So they must give thanks to their parents who never let them experience all the struggles just to give them a better education.

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So here are Jane and Linda going home, they have no umbrellas so I made an alternative umbrella made of plastics. And I’m so happy that despite everything, they always end up with a smile and say: Goodbye Madam Jena with a hug!

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