The last thing I saw on television last night before I closed my eyes to sleep was Kris Aquino narrating about her Mother, former president Corazon ‘Cory’ Aquino. I wanted to watch it but I was too tired I can barely open my eyes. The first thing I saw on the TV too this morning was the replay of the coverage of yesterday’s event, the transfer of Madam Aquino to Manila Cathedral which caused grave traffic since many people went to see the president. It was like looking back at the funeral of her spouse, Senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino, which was flocked by hundreds of thousands of supporters.

I was not a fan. That is clear to me. I have yet to see a Philippine President who can ‘wow me.’ When ‘Tita Cory’ died though, I was sad and even cried, for the loss of a good person who loves God, her family, and the country. For me, those characterisitics are already good already to admire a woman.

She was a wonderful mother and in her, I see the type of motherhood I always encounter with mother friends who, from time to time, would burst into tears in my front lamenting their woes over the irresponsible actions and decisions of their children (now in their adolescence). Tita Cory, despite her family’s wealth, experienced a lot of disappointments and challenges in the motherhood area. Her favorite child, Kris Aquino, is well known for her ‘sensational affairs’ and publicly deplorable antics. Despite all these, Tita Cory has always remained by her side showing compassion and understanding. She was indeed an epitome of a mother who’s unconditional love was overflowing for all her children and grandchildren, especially to those who needed it like her daughter, Kris, and her son, Josh.

(photo from art.com)
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