Love

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Today I write about love.  Fitting topic for today's date- Valentines Day!

Our love story came at a most unexpected time and in the most unexpected places. At that particular time in my life, I just wanted to go out and have fun.  I was single and ready to mingle!  So you might actually say that at that point, the farthest thing from my mind was falling in love.  I was actually having the time of my life going out on dates and partying with friends.  At that time, I was actually thinking, this was the life that I missed.

Yet at that particular night, one thing led to another, and our journey started.  People said we were rushing and everything was moving too fast.  Maybe.  But then again, I'm a hopeless romantic.  Ask any of my friends.  I fall in love whenever I can (although I stopped when I met you, swear!).  I learned that from the movie "Practical Magic."  They say in  matters of the heart, one must use his head.   I don't agree.  In matters of the heart, trust in what you feel.  

So today, I take the time to thank you  You have given me more than I actually wished and prayed for.  You have given me Caleb and Calix, our pride and joy.  You have given me love and a family.  Our journey is not yet complete, we have just started.  I know there are still many years ahead of us, tons of trials and difficulties, but I know that as long as we have each other, our future looks bright together.  I love you pa!




Location: Davao City, Philippines

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