The Desert Pilgrim

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Priceless, unnoticed gifts

Posted by: fcbaula on: February 4, 2008

I was on a high today, overwhelmed at how I can receive so many gifts all in just one day. I also felt foolish at how often in the past, life’s everyday-gifts were unnoticed simply because I was too busy thinking and doing I-don’t-know-what.
Here are a few of today’s remarkable gifts:
-After ten long months, [...]

A Hero Too Soon

Posted by: fcbaula on: February 1, 2008

I saw her yesterday.
It was a hot afternoon then. It must have been tough for a six or seven year old girl. And yet.
Sad to say there are thousands more all around the country like her. But still, they go on — sweet little heroes despite their terrible circumstances.
My hope is that whenever [...]

A Muslim Hero

Posted by: fcbaula on: January 30, 2008

Yesterday, I met another hero.
His name is Fahad. He’s a Muslim brother from Mindanao. He graduated from Mindanao State University and I met him while applying for a job. He was very friendly and I talked to him when he had just finished his interview. He asked about what I was applying for and immediately [...]