It is Worth Celebrating....

It is Worth Celebrating....

Br. Joebel Analista, SSS

It was exactly 11 years ago when I graduated from college. It is so precious to me because out of that experience I was able realize that hardships and difficulties truly paid off . It is indeed a must to thank the people who are instrumental to my success. It is worth celebrating because the fruits of my labor for four years of trials and success, of ups and downs have finally conquered the major hindrance of success which is poverty.

It's worth celebrating, indeed, and that is how I describe my feelings right now. All the hardships that I had been through have become a thing of the past. I have surpassed them at last. Can you imagine, seeing me wearing a mint green polo as a uniform for three years? What motivates me to go on despite my situation was the life-giving thought that Education can change me. I do believe that those who are learned have all the chances to transform and prosper in this life. Every hardship has a corresponding success that awaits a patient individual. It's worth celebrating indeed. The goodness of the people who helped developed my potentials and molded me to become a better person with a good character and to be God fearing. I owe my education especially to my parents who were never tired of giving me their unyielding moral support. The great consideration that the late Fr. Romulo Pana has extended me has paved the way of my being accepted as one of the working students in Pius XIIInstitute. May his soul rest in peace. He passed away last May 13, 2010. Fr. Mulong wherever you are at this point of time of my life, I will never get tired of expressing my eternal gratitude to you. Thank you so much Father.

I really want to celebrate my success which led me here. I therefore say that hardships are just forunners of success . There was so much joy in me on that very day not only because I was able to finish college but also because it was a dream come true . My family especially my beloved mother shared this triumph of the human spirit. Thus, celebration is shared too. Everytime I recall that momentous day, March 22,2001, I am always moved to tears. My eyes become a fountain of tears of joy, tears of the fruit of labors, tears of the fruit of the meaningful event which changes my whole life. now and hereafter. Truly, it is worth remembering. It was the first moment in my life too to see my father crying. I know that in the depth of his heart, he was so proud to witness the college graduation of one of his sons. I am trying still to be one of the best and this never comes easy. I need to work harder but I am fully convinced, and I could say this with all humility that it is really worth celebrating the glory of one's struggles in life. I have dared and challenged myself... but it was a tranquil daring in believing that I can do it with God's merciful love. Yes I have reached my goals in more ways than one. It may be just a little victory...but it is worth celebrating...