My World Teachers' Day

At past 5 am today, I received a text message from a personnel at the DepEd Division Office, requesting me to accompany in the singing for a Thanksgiving Mass in the celebration of the World's Teachers' Month 2012. I saw it as something meaningful to celebrate "my day." I chose eight choir members from the school and we lead in the singing of the missal hymns, using the new texts. Fr. Dodong was the celebrant of the mass. He was very amazed when he heard our choir original, "My Teacher, My Hero," as our final song. I had the song composed last year, and I improved some of its texts this time. Some personnel also requested for the copy of the song. 

My Teacher, my Hero

Lyrics and music: Darwin Q. Lumosbog

What have I done that I deserve, deserve your love and care?

What is the worth that I possess, that you are always there?

You are the light that guides my path, the star that shines my way.

You are the voice that makes me speak; I thank you every day.

There are times that you and me, walk in different ways.

And there are moments that you are there, to brighten up my days.

You are the arms embracing me, whenever I need love.

You my teacher, a great friend, a gift from up above!

Refrain

My teacher, my hero! My teacher, my hero!

I’ll reach up on the dreams I have, upon your helping hands.

Every day I thank you; appreciate you: My teacher, my hero!

What shall I do to let you know, to let you know I care?

What shall I give to you today, to thank your love so dear?

You are a precious gift to me, my teacher; my true friend

This I promise, this I pledge: I’ll remember you till the end

Refrain (Twice) 

Coda:

Every day I thank you, appreciate you, my teacher, my hero!

The entire school choir also sang "My Teacher, My Hero," during the school's presentation program for teachers. It was first rendered to the teachers last school year at Campus B during the conduct of the same celebration. I opted not to attend the program this time as I would expect that there would be teachers that would not be given (or be given less) tokens. I did not want to see that happen so I just stayed at the faculty room. Some students, however, came to me and gave me their presents. I felt happy having seen their sincerity in doing what they did. I attended the teachers' party in the afternoon. I was the one who lead the prayer before the sumptuous meal prepared by the Student Government Organization. We had lots of fun games after the lunch. 

Photo Courtesy of Trisha Veronica Avengoza 

At Casa Mea Hotel

I, Lovely, Sheryl, Christine and Sweet went to Casa Mea, to have our little party. We took some pictures there and we cooled down with a delicious banana shake treat. I saw two of my former students working at the hotel. How fulfilling it was to see them finding a job for a living. 

Since it is Friday today, I had to go early to the church to accompany in the singing of the hymns for the 5:15 mass. It is first Friday of the month so I had to stay further for the Holy Hour. Bishop Tonel celebrated the mass and lead in the prayer of the Holy Hour.