You seemed late.
Mano po, Dad.
Grandpa, mano po (a gesture of respect)
Grandpa, do you know that I got high grades? I don't know if I will be good as Dad.
Yes son. Maybe you will be better than me.
It seems difficult.
We shouldn't immediately think that it's difficult,
because it will be easy if we will be happy in what we are doing and . . .we are Victoriano.
And do you know, when your Dad was at your age he is so too shy,
he even asked the same question you asked.
He is a fan of your Uncle and Auntie that's why he wanted to be good as them.
He always went to his Grandpa Narciso for the many stories about the Eagle.
(sigh) Time flies so fast.
My Dad is Shy?
You're kidding me.
It's true son.
I always remember the first contest I joined.
What is it, Papa?
This is it! This is what I want.
Hope that I will also have a medal like my older brother and sister.
That's it, son.
Even I really wanted to join in poster making contest, I'm scared because my schoolmates are good.
After that Dad, because of that you did not join?
You will have many events to wait my grandson.
Okay, I will continue my story.
Ouch! I was hit in the head and I even lost a peso.
Wait! What time is it?
I can still visit Grandpa.
Grandpa!
Grandpa!
Oh my grandson, why are you running?
You did not say that you are coming, I would've prepared your favorite snack.
Is there something troubling you my grandson?
Grandpa, I do not know if I will join the poster making. I saw that my classmates are good in drawing,
I do not know if I can.
My grandson, do you see that statue of eagle on my desk?
Do you know that the Eagle is my favorite?
Eagles have sharp eyes,
even at long distance they already see their target whether enemy or prey,
in times that the eagle saw what he wanted to get
it will make all of the preparations, it will not surrender until he gets it.
That's why my grandson when joining in poster making what you really wanted to do,
you need to focus your mind to it.
Do all the preparations and don't ever give up.
Do you remember what is taught in the worship service?
You need to always pray.
We always need to include that in preparation because no matter how good we are
and how much we want to win, if our Lord God will not help us, we will not succeed.
So, start practicing right now. You have to draw everyday to enhance your talent and above all, always pray.
Yes po. I still have 8 days to prepare. It will be on Friday next week.
And grandpa stories about the eagle continue and I was encouraged to always pray.
The next day in school, I saw Flor, she was my classmate, who was the champion last year.
She's looking at the poster and I am sure she will join again in the contest.
Our teacher saw her and said they expected her to win again.
I was scared but at that moment I remember the story of your grandfather Narciso about the eagle.
The eagles are brave, fearless, ready to fight anything he encounters
especially for its food or his home which he guards (defends).
The other birds fly away from the direction of the storm
but the eagle takes advantage of the strength of the wind when a storm approaches
so it can fly even higher and go to more distant places.
So I think, I need to be like an eagle, I must be brave and I do pray so, I'm sure, I can do it.
So, after that instance, I still am decided to join the contest.
During the contest, of course, I was nervous.
What happened in the contest? Did you win?
More than what can be considered as a win, for a lot of things I learned.
Your grandfather Abner always remind me that I should pray before the contest starts,
He told me to enjoy the contest so I will not be so nervous.
Our Lord God, Thank You so much for guiding me and my family every day.
Today is the day of the contest, I ask for Your guidance and continue to give the talent that I need.
Once again, thank You so much and forgive my sins.
I ask all of this through the name of Lord Jesus, our Great Savior. Amen.
After I prayed, the contest started immediately.
The theme was also mentioned about the proper care of nature.
In the middle of the contest, I did not expect to find a friend.
Lor, are you ok? Ah because I almost forgot my things so maybe I can't go on.
It's just ok Flor, just continue don't let your preparation be wasted.
I will lend you my things, just bear with it
This is the first time I'll join contest like this.
Oh! Thank you so much you're so kind even if we don't talk that much, you're still ready to help me.
Thank you very much.
You're welcome Flor.
The contest ended my son. I also had a good friend.
As you see my son, we are still friends until now.
Dad, Auntie Flor was the champion kid?
But may I ask, why did you help her?
Are you not afraid that you could lose to her?
No, I'm not, because I remember grandfather Narciso's story about the eagle that many people do not know.
Of all the birds, eagle is the most caring not only for her young ones but also to his fellow birds.
I set the eagle as my example when I heard my grandfather's story
and a child of God must always do good whether it is seen by others or not.
Isn't that the lesson taught in your previous worship service?
Yes. The eagle is really great no matter how brave and how fierce it is but it also shows gentleness.
So what's the result of the competition?
Son, I won third place and your Auntie Flor is the champion.
I was so happy that time and I got my first medal.
Ay! I thought you're the champion, Pa.
You know son, success is not just measured by a mere medal or trophy
It can be seen more in the things you learn and the benefit you get from those in the future.
Your Papa is right my grandson,
that's why your dream to be successful you can achieve it,
so right now you must have to work hard and do all the preparations
but do not forget to seek God's help and mercy and do not forget to thank Him also.
Your story was very interesting, Pa.
I was encouraged to study well and above all I feel especially loved by the Lord God
as what you always remind to me.
Let's just continue our conversation at the dining table,
I know that you're hungry already.
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