My loving parents, Mateo and Editha.
Picture I found in the internet from the last year's election campaign.
The pride of the Philippines, Charice.
I got so emotional when I heard Charice sang God bless America during the pre-inaugural party of President Barack Obama. Like my parents who are residing now in Houston, Texas, USA, Filipinos should invoke God to guard and protect the place they are living. My parents are working there with immigrant Visas. I know it is not easy for them adjusting to the new culture, new bosses, new neighborhood and new life style. But what makes me smile always is the thought that they are supporting, loving and caring for each other. (Oh, I missed my parents!)
The economic crisis did not exempt USA from being affected; it is really a global phenomenon. US President George Bush received a lot of criticisms, negative feed backs, rallies and protests of Filipinos not just in America, but also here in our country and other parts of the world. Now with President Obama, we are hoping for a great change, good governance and pro-people policies. With his slogan “We are One!” that spells peace and unity for the whole world, everybody is having high expectations. We are all hoping that economic and other global problems will now be addressed to.
In my opinion, America is still the land of milk and honey. But oftentimes milk turns sour and honey will eventually be out of supply (thanks to the bees!). So we better pray, “God, you bless America!” And I say, “You bless my parents too.” And you Charice, sing more for the Philippines, for America and for the world.
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