Thank you, Cory Aquino!

 

"To be the best that I can be
To be humble, to be kind,
To be patient, to be true,
To embrace what is good
To reject what is evil..."

- Cory C. Aquino, Prayer for a Happy Death, 2004

I am so saddened by the passing of the Philippines' 11th President, Corazon C. Aquino.  I was only 8 years old at the time of the EDSA Revolution, but I remember it so well.  So much has been said in the last few days about her passing and her life.  I marvel at her enormous spirituality, one that mobilized a whole nation in its magnanimity.  Cory Aquino gracefully retired to private life six years after her time as president of the Philippines.  As a private citizen, she pursued painting.  In this blog, I'd like to celebrate not only her life as a leader who taught me how to love my own country and my culture, but also Cory Aquino, the artist.  Here are some of her works:

 

 

 

All of these images are from Cory Aquino's website where more of her paintings can be viewed, including her writings, such as speeches and prayers.

 

 

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Ninoy and Cory, youre the best! Thank you for teaching democracy to the Filipino people. Thank you for showing to the world how much you care for your country.