to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy… and to laugh along the way
So much to be thankful for, most especially for inculcating the virtues of Courage, Integrity and Loyalty, values that have guided me in navigating life’s challenges with grace; principles that have helped me contribute in my own small way to the creation of a more just, honorable and harmonious world.
Sometimes, in wanting to show that one is right, we lose sight of the importance of kindness. While winning an argument can give us a sense of validation and satisfaction, it may come at the cost of damaging relationships and causing pain to others.
22,000 Palestinians dead. Mostly innocent civilians. Mostly children. Forced migration, displacement, starvation, and no clean drinking water. The destruction of homes and hospitals. This is not just saddening, it is disgusting.
My heart goes to far-off lands: to Gaza, to Ukraine, and to other areas where hate, oppression and injustice continue to prevail. While we are lucky to enjoy abundance and tranquility in our neck of the woods, there are brothers and sisters in these distant frontiers whose pain we must reflect on.
As I take a step in a slightly different direction, I shall always look back and cheer my Udenna family onwards. And I shall always carry with me a commitment to Udenna’s 5H culture which are as follows: Hungry, Hard-working, Honest, Humble and Holy.
For those of you who haven’t seen the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, it is the largest American military cemetery outside of continental USA. Within its 152-acres of well-maintained and properly manicured rolling terrain, a total of 16,859 dead servicemen are buried, while the memorial walls read 36,286 more missing in action. It is a must-see for history lovers, particularly those who have special personal interest in World War II.
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