Chapter 30. Raising Aaron.


    Tac is situated at the center of the central ins of Luzon. The rest is hilly to slightly mountainous.


    The Davis sugar ntation, farm, and fishpond are located in the ins. Ari''s business acumen is


    known to everyone in themunity. Ari was able to acquire hotels and restaurants into the mix. The


    husband and wife teams are also known for their generosity in supporting nonprofit organizations,


    especially in the education sector, the local Aetasmunity, and the underserved.


    Aside from their business and advocacy, Hannah was busy raising Aaron. She was always present with


    school activities and in themunity.


    The couple was very attentive to their son''s progress in school and made sure that they are involved in


    Aaron''s outside school activities.


    Aaron grew up so well, polite, loving, friendly, and respectful.


    Mom, please help me pack. I am excited to join Isabe and Simone in Peru. I want to experience this


    medical mission.


    Okay, I already prepared your grooming kit, underwear, and sleepwear. I am now gathering from the


    laundry room yourfortable pants and shirts.


    Aaron, don''t forget to take your vitamins every day, brush your teeth before going to bed and make


    sure you wear clean underwear every day, okay!


    Of course, Mom. I am not a kid anymore.


    Ari wasughing, silently listening to mother and son''s interaction.


    I am just reminding you, Aaron. You have to eat fruits and vegetables in every meal. I don''t want to call


    your cousins and ask if you do this or you do that. You''re 16 years old already; you should be


    responsible for yourself. Listen, take care of yourself; that way, you''re taking care of us, Okay! If you


    be irresponsible on this trip, your father and I will not allow you to travel by yourself again.


    Understood?


    Yes, Mom.


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    Honey, your son, is a big boy now; let him get out from your ws...Ari said jokingly to Hannah.


    What do you mean by that? Hannah responded


    Whoa...don''t argue, Mom, Dad...I will be okay! Please, Dad, don''t provoke Mom.


    Mom, I know you''re protecting me. I will be alright! I am grown-up already; you have to let me go;


    otherwise, I will not learn.


    I know, son, I can''t help but worry about you when you''re not home. Promise me that you''re going to


    take care of yourself, okay!


    I promised Mom I will. Besides, my cousins are with me. We will be alright!


    Aaron, Peru has a different way of living like us, respecting their beliefs, and being sensitive to the


    people around you. Learn from them also. Be polite always, especially to the elderly.


    By the way, I wrapped some energy bars in case you and your cousin will need them. I am sure the


    girls will bring some for the three of you. I added vitamin gummies and some sweets to munched.


    Mom, I thought, I will travel light. We will be there for only ten days.


    Ohhh, some are knick-knacks, a little bit heavy, but you can carry those. They are essential for your


    health and daily living there. You should have it handy.


    Aaron, bring all of them, don''t argue with your Mom!


    Alrighty...


    The next day, the couple and Tiong Berto brought Aaron to the airport for his first trip overseas with his


    cousins Ysabe and Simone.


    Both Ysabe and Simone are practicing doctors at Stanford health care in Palo Alto, California. Both


    are active members of Doctors without Border. It''s an independent global movement providing medical


    aid where it''s needed most. The organizations''mitment is to provide the best care possible to


    every patient, every ce that they serve with utmostmitment.


    Aaron is exposed to Hannah''s advocacy; he grew up witnessing his parents served the poor people of


    Tac. The Davis'' has many schrs, children of their tenants, workers, and their employees. He knew


    that his parents have a big heart.