Juanita Limbago Arrives Home

This story should make Filipinos proud. 

Juanita risked her life in saving her ward from a fatal accident. Instead, the faithful and trustworthy househelp paid the ultimate price.   Her “friend” lives!

Who cares about the job Juanita has?  All ways of living so long as they are honest and moral are dignified and must be respected.  The less fortunate in us are just eking a living to survive in this affluent but abused country.

A heroine comes home without a red carpet or a flag at half mast.  It doesn't matter.  She doesn't need those anyway.  She just wants to be with her family and loved ones for the last time for a farewell.

If she were a North American citizen living in Ontario, Los Angeles; the front of her house could have been full of flowers, balloons, candles, flags and placards honoring her feat.  Many would keep her a vigil till her final goodbye for a heroine comes home in their neighborhood.

Where are those who always say that they are proud Filipinos? You don't come out because Juanita is not a popular personality in the show business, politics or sports? That she is just an ordinary woman across the street?  Shame!  Shame!

Come all out. This is the right time to say that you are proud to be citizens of this country!

Well, what’s the big deal about Juanita’s story?

Risking one’s life to friends and even to strangers for their well-being is a big deal bigger than life and bigger than the best mansion in Makati. Only the brave and the strong can do it.

Not all can do that!

"Still, would I give it (viz. life) thee nor count the cost."

                                           -Jose Rizal (My Last Farewell)

Job well done, Juanita. Rest in peace!

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http://sapientiaaedificat.blogspot.com/2011/05/proud-to-be-filipino.html