Nothing but ME!

21st April 2011

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Meeting an Angel (April 19)

MRT have been part of my system for a while now. Usual day, I thought. Still in the middle of wondering, walking peacefully and a little bit unconscious, I ride a train from Magallanes Station to Quezon Avenue. 

Then I sat beside a girl, accompanied by her mom. Obviously, she has kidney failure. You can conclude her condition is kind of serious. In silence, I prayed for her. Looking at her, thoughts run through my head. Her innocence pushed me to look at her with mercy. At her age, life seems so hard. At her condition, everyday, she’s in a battle winning her life. 

I tried to focus my attention on the view outside the train’s window because I really felt sorry for her, but I couldn’t take my attention out of the girl.

Suddenly, I was shocked when her mom hit her. The scene caught the attention of other passengers. Her mom explained her side. That situation was a chance for her to open herself up. 

She willingly revealed her daughter’s condition. Her daughter was diagnosed with bone cancer. Tired and empty pocket, some of the words she uttered, glued immediately on my head. According to her, they were heading to Trinoma to meet some of her friends to ask for financial help. 

Filipinos truly own  good heart. Listening to the story of a mom’s greatness touched other people’s hearts. Some of the passenger gave her money, a small help for her child’s medication. 

Listening to her story made me cry. I thought I could handle it but as I continued to talk to her, I failed.

Chatting with strangers was not new for me. Some part of me wanted to know more about their current situation. I learned the kid’s name, Maui (What a beautiful name). She also told me that Maui has been battling with cancer since her birth and that caused her kidney failure. 

My tears continued to run out my eyes knowing that her condition is hopeless. I still couldn’t believe Maui is running out of time. According to her doctor, she will only last for a month. I didn’t know why I couldn’t stop myself from crying. That scene was truly heartbreaking. 

One reason might be, Maui is such a sweet girl. She kept on hugging me, embracing my arms. She didn’t even bother that I’m a total stranger. She never run out of reason to smile to everyone. She is so generous of the joy and hope she has in her heart. Being with her was not a waste of time. It was a gift.

I can say, God gave her the power to touch lives effortlessly. One can only be that joyful if God is in her life. God is truly near to young ones and broken hearted.

Maui is truly an inspiration. She perfectly demonstrated that type of problems will always depend on how an individual will handle them. She showed me that hope and love can truly ease worries and burdens away. 

Maui didn’t know how much impact she could make to other people’s lives. I was truly moved by her. For sure, some of the passengers who heard her story were also touched.

Last night before I sleep, my memories with her occupied my head. Through Maui, God reminded me how life would be if I became a child-like. Life will always be alright in my eyes. Life will always be fine. Life will always be filled with joy no matter what. 

Thank you so much Lord for allowing me to met someone as precious as Maui. For a short period of time, I already felt that I love her. I really do. 

She will always be in my heart.

I  pray to see her again. May the good Lord continue to bless Maui and her family. May He grant them the things they truly deserve. May they find peace, hope and joy in Him always. 

I know God’s plan will always reign. He will always be just to His people. 

PS: If one will always focus her attention to herself, she will always feel that the world is unfair. Always.