The dedication of individuals willing to face danger and endure hardships to fulfill their duty is truly admirable.
A viral video showcases a female teacher braving the challenges of her daily commute, riding a small motorboat through strong waves to reach the school where she teaches. Despite the seawater drenching her uniform, she refers to the splashes as “showered blessings,” maintaining a positive outlook even in the face of risk.
Photo courtesy: Facebook / 103.1 Brigada Mati City
Uploaded by 103.1 Brigada Mati City on Facebook, the video shows the teacher calmly smiling as the boat sways, undeterred by the possibility of it overturning. She describes this as a routine part of her life, emphasizing her commitment to her students.
The video has inspired netizens, who have offered words of encouragement and prayers for her safety, reminding her to stay cautious during her daily journey.
Photo courtesy: Facebook / 103.1 Brigada Mati City
Here are the netizens’ comments:
“Ingat po mam. Kudos po sa iyo mam, sa kabila ng iyong posisyon. You showed best example to us!”
“Salute ma’am!”
“Wow super woman ka talaga ma’am, GOD Bless you po ma’am!”
“Proud of you po kaguro.👏 Please wear life vest for safety. Thank you.”
“Wow mam service with adventure! God bless mam!”
“Kaya sinasabing ang pagiging guro ay isang bokasyon. Ingat lagi ma’am!”
“I been through these sacrifices also in my 33 years in service. Been to island school for almost four years ,(brought my youngest son with me)mountain area school for seven years ,thirteen years in the mainland and now I am serving in a mountainous area again.”
“Our Salute po ma’am, I know how it feels reporting to the island… Don’t forget your life vest po. Weather and waves are unpredictable. Keep safe always po.”
“God bless you Teacher. Ikaw ang talagang totoong Teacher. Tularan ka sana ng mas maraming mga teachers. Saludo ako sa iyo!!”
