Surprises

      It's Ptr. Rey's forty-second birthday yesterday, April 11. As traditioned, our dear pastor was serenaded as early as 3am! I was not there because I woke up late. Good thing, there's still a surprise celebration at night. And undoubtedly, the grandest presentation was from the mothers Hawaiian dance. My mama really exerted extra effort in this, that she had to practice many nights after work. I'm super blessed with a very dasig mom, don't you think? Meanwhile, the youth graced the stage with a thank you song too! It was obvious that we just practiced that day---pero we still made pastor smile! yay! Makalipay! 
     I believed pastors deserved to be honored. Though I haven't mustered enough courage to get to thank him for all he's done personally, I hope he sees it in my actions. I remember when I was on uyab2 stage, that he talked to me very sincerely about relationships. He is really like a father. He asked me if I really had fallen in love... (and I said yes. #infatuation lagi) He made me realized that I was still young, and explained how my mother feels about me going into relationships. We both cried that day...I couldn't help it. He comforted me from all the guilt I felt for my insubordination to my family and everybody affected. Maau nalang gyud! I thank the Lord Jesus for him! By God's grace, I have not entered into another relationship since. There are many crushes... and many times where I am tempted to give my heart away BUT I LEARNED MY LESSON, its better not to repeat the same mistake twice. Definitely, True love Waits.