A Joyful Child

A Joyful Child

She was busy packing relief goods for those who were left unsheltered by the vicious rampage of the Pacific wind when fate beckoned upon her to leave this mortal world. She died in the moment many of those who have passed away crave for, to die while in the moment of kindness. Like a soldier, KC de Venecia died in the heat of battle and she earns a Medal of Valor. To the angels, she earns Eternal Life. And like a saint, we always remember her for her works to those who were left homeless and hungry.

Reeling from the death of a national icon in Fernando Poe Jr., the nation again grieves the passing away of a kind soul, as we also lamented the many deaths caused by the ferocious typhoons. We stood in great shock that a young and vibrant life was taken by the angst of fire, and when the dust was settled, my heart was heavy with sympathy. I condole the family of KC. The speaker certainly faced his own tragedy with courage and composure as a man with great faith in the Lord.

Famous is the statement that “no father or mother should not bury his or her own children” for the pain is heaviest and most heart-rending, and certainly this must be so. Yet, fate is at times mysterious and we can only take faith in the Mightiness of the Lord for whatever His plans for each and every one of us.

To be sure, KC is now in the mothering harbor of Heaven. And with prayers and acts of kindness, may we calm the doubt of her loved ones that one day, In Heaven, she will be as vibrant and as joyful again as she was that beautiful young woman that she was when suddenly she was called by the Lord to depart this world.

PSALM 27 : " The LORD is my Light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is my strength; of who shall I be afraid?"