It’s been almost two weeks since embattled lawmaker and vocal critic of the administration Leila De Lima surrendered to authorities and was placed in detention inside Camp Crame.
In a handwritten letter published by ABS-CBN News Online, De Lima wrote it’s her son Israel and grandson Brandon who are giving her the strength she needs while she’s in detention.
De Lima writes:
3/9/2017
9:05 p.m.
In these trying & most hurting times for our family, my special son, 33-year-old ISRAEL & grandson, 10-year-old BRANDON, are much more blessed than the rest.
Their perpetual innocence & purity in spirit insulate them from the cruelty & irrationality of humankind. They have a world of their own which I imagine is one free of pretensions & bitterness.
I draw much strength from Israel & Brandon, my angels…
The senator also shared her ‘silent mantra’ in her isolation.
She writes:
3/10/17
5:40 a.m.
Mind over matter. WAITING… TRUSTING… HOPING.
These are my silent mantra in detention.
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