I eat when i am bored. I fall easily. I am vulnerable to believing lies. I am hoping that one day i won't need a fake smile. I live by quotes that explain exactly what i am going thru. I make up excuses for everything. I have best friends and critics. I have good memories and a share of dramas.
So whether you love or you hate the 'imperfect' me, It would be a pleasure ..if you'd still keep me..
Struggle unto thy earth, Show your affection with kind mirth, Situations will challenge your strength, Move and walk on to pursue it's length.
Accept and lead your own life's road, Though you carry a heavy load, Try to pull it hard, forward.. But always call God above.
Understand those who wear a frown, Make them smile, lend a helping hand.. And if you are feeling down.. Ignore,..forget to run.
Never mind the rain, beloved, You shall make your dreams come true, Although, it may become a storm, Still, you shall go on to reach your goal.
If ever you stumble.. Resist to wait and to babble, Rather stride and wander, Soon, you will find an answer.
Just always stay by God's side, Loving..caring..praying... Casting out all doubtful dreams, Holding your heart..
Between the tenderness of your kiss, Within the loveliness of your smile, With the warmth of your breath.
No cloudy days and tempestuous nights, Can shatter your searchings and tryings; You!..shall stand firm.
Out of the bait of jealousy and pride, Out of the stain of fortune and fame, Out of the whims of pretentious virtue.
Beloved, never let this life go, Watch it and guard againts a foe, Respect and trust your worth, For you shall find someday, somehow.. Perhaps, somewhere..you shall ..never, never..mind the rain..
con gai = a vietnamise word for a sweet and loving "daughter."
The days are too long for me, As I watch the sun retreat to the western sea, And so, I go to the golden slumberland, For I know tonight we’ll meet With the symphony of the moonlight.
In my dreamland rendezvous, Beyond the twilight hue, I reach for a star who’s no other than you; The heavens bedect you with a halo of gold, A vision of my arms, to clasp and hold.
In my dreamland rendezvous, We’ve found a happy land, Hidden and away from prying eyes, Where heart to heart and hand in hand, We dwell beneath the skies above.
In my dreamland rendezvous, A world of our own, The majesty of the night finds us alone; The light in your eyes, reveals the way to your lips, Then face to face in a warm embrace.
With our hearts in tune to a sweet melody, I looked in your eyes and there I saw a light so bright, I learned it was love, this rapturous glow Sent from above, to thrill me so.
Enchanting violins, a cello from afar, The rustling of the tress, a twinkling guitar, The heavens bright were enthralled by your charms; I whispered “I love you”, as I hold you Close in my arms.
My heart beat so fast, For each moment was fleeting, It’s love here at last, I kept repeating, With the vows you made, I kept on remembering, Leaving a memory, like an unforgotten refrain.
As we strolled away, suddenly a storm drew nigh, The yellowish studded moon begin to hide, We run seeking shelter from the copious rain, And hurried down, to a leafy lane.
‘Twas just a beautiful garden in the pouring rain, the raindrops kissed the flowers, as the blossoms raised their thirsty heads, A perfume “thank you” they seemed to say, Leaving them being washed by the rain.
Surely, here was charm beyond compare to view, Maybe it was just that I was there with you, It was just a garden in the pouring rain, Then the moon came out, and sent us happily on our way again.
But dreams are made to come and go, A breeze whispers, dawn begins to glow, But there, you will be tomorrow, And you’ll come again… to… … my dreamland rendezvous…
IBANG POSISYON: Husband: Shall we try a different position tonight? Wife: Thats a good idea dear!... doon ka sa may plantsahan at ako naman ang uupo sa sofa at manoood ng tv.
PINOY INGENUITY? A Filipino doctor has introduced the use of a device that enlarges a man's sex organ by up to 5 times with no side effects. It is called a magnifiying glass.
REGALO: Mare: Di yata nagustuhan ni Pare ang birthday gift mo, ah... Mrs: Oo nga, 7 months na, di pa rin ginagamit. Mare: Bakit, ano ba regalo mo sa kanya? Mrs: Memorial Plan.
SI GINO: LOLO: Gino, paabot nga ng kape ko. APO: 'lo, Gina po. LOLO: Gino, paabot nga ng kutchara. APO: 'lo, Gina po. LOLO: Punyeta ka, Gino! Tigil-tigilan mo yang kabaklaan mo!
TUTPIK: Kustomer: Ano ba naman itong tutpik nyo, iisa na nga lang, ang dali pang mabali! Waiter (inis): Alam nyo, sir, ang dami nang gumamit nyan, pero kayo lang nakabali!
CONFIDENT VS CONFIDENTIAL: Anak: Itay, ano ang kaibahan ng confident sa confidential? Itay: Anak kita, CONFIDENT ako dyan. Yung bespren mong si Tikboy, anak ko rin, CONFIDENTIAL yan.
FIRST LOVE NEVER DIES: Anak: Inay, totoo ba na "First love never dies"? Nanay: Aba, oo. Tignan mo yang tatay mo, hangga ngayon, buhay pa ang animal!
SUKO SA MISTER: Mrs 1: Suko na ako sa mister ko, lagi na lang ako binubugbog bago niroromansa... Mrs 2: Mas grabe yung mister ko. Binubugbog ako tapos si Inday ang niroromansa.
PAGOD DAW..... Mrs: Ano ba? Two days na tayong kasal, 'la pa rin. Mr: Kasi pagod ako. Mrs: Sige ka, pag ayaw mo, maghahanap ako ng lalaki. Mr: Sige, gawin mong dalawa, tig isa tayo!
PARI AT MADRE: Pari: Sister, ikaw ba ang nasa CR? Kukunin ko lang toothbrush ko... Sister: Sandali, naka-panty lang ako. Pari: Ok, antay ako. Sister: Pasok na, wala na akong panty!
ESTUDYANTE: Bugaw: Sir, Chicks P1,500, estudiante! Man: Ganun ba? Hanapan mo ako ng mga P1,000 lang pero mas magaling pa sa estudiante. Bugaw: Yung PRINCIPAL, sir!
AFTER THE WEDDING: Husband: Sinungaling ka, sabi mo virgin ka! Bakit kagabi maluwag na! Wife: Ulol ka! Dahil lasing ka, katabi mo kagabi si mama!
PAMBOBOSO: Anak: Inay, sinisilip ng kaklase ko 'yung panty ko! Inay: Bastos 'yun ah! Ano'ng ginawa mo? Anak: Hinubad ko at itinago ko 'yung panty, para 'di nya makita!
PROMOTION: Judge: Ikaw na naman! Sampung taon ka nang humaharap sa korte ko ah! Swindler: Your Honor, di ko kasalanan kung hindi po kayo ma-promote.
AMPON: Anak: 'Nay, tinutukso po ako ng kalaro ko na anak ako sa labas! Nanay: Hindi totoo 'yan, anak. Ang sabihin mo sa kanila, ampon ka!
ANG SULAT: Patient: Dok, malungkot dito sa mental kaya naisipan kong sulatan ang sarili ko... Doc: E ano naman ang laman ng sulat mo? Patient: Di ko pa po alam kasi next wik ko pa ata matatangap...
LIIT NAMAN: Wife: Honey... bili mo naman ako ng bra... Husband: Hon.. wag ka nang magbra...liit naman dede mo e.. Wife: E ba't ikaw, naka-brief!?
DOWNY: GIRL: Ang puti naman ng bird mo... BOY: Aba, syempre ah! Likas papaya ata gamit ko diyan! GIRL: Ginagamitan mo rin ba ng Downy? BOY: Baket? Bango ba? GIRL: Lambot eh!!!
HIDE AND SEEK: GIRL: Hide and seek tayo. If you find me, papayag akong makipag-sex sa 'yo... BOY: Eh, kung di kita makita? GIRL: Nasa likod lang ako ng piano...
MADRE: dalawang madre nirereyp ng goons.... Madre 1: Jusko, patawarin mo po sila...hindi nila nalalaman ang kanilang ginagawa! Madre2: Ay, yung sa akin marunong!!!!
RAPE SUSPEK: ATTY: Inday, pwede mo bang idiskrayb dito sa korte ang taong nangreype sa 'yo? INDAY: Maitim, panot, tagyawatin, pango ilong, at bungal... SUSPEK: Sige!...mang-asar ka pa!!!!
What can I say about a girl I loved since I was ten..... that I love the way she laughs at me when I commit mistakes, the way she fusses over silly things and even the way she cries over some sad silly late night show? Somehow, I wished I could have told her that I love her but now there's no hope in doing so. For now, it's rather too late...too late for me to do so.
She was my best friend and I have known her since we were small. She knew all my secrets, which reveals my feelings for her, that I love her not only because she's pretty and smart but also the way she laughs at everything and the way she sees life and love.
I could still remember the first time we met, I was five years old then. It was one windy afternoon having no one to play with except for my best friend, Troy. He and his family just moved out to transfer at a neighboring state because his father got promoted. And so I climbed up our tree house, I saw a moving truck coming down the street. I watched it approaching and noticed a family station wagon following it. It stopped in front of the house and out came a family. I was about to glance away when out came the loveliest girl I've seen. She was four years old that time but then even at an early age she was a beauty. She had long curly hair, which reached almost to her waist. She had fair complexion and eyes which could make a man lose his heart into them. I continued to watch her when suddenly she looked up and saw me watching them in the tree house window. I was about to duck when she smiled and waved her hand. I waved back then watched in amazement as I saw her running towards the tree house. So I went to the edge of the ladder and said, "Would you like to come up?" she answered, "May I?" So I help her climb up and when she reached the top she then turned to me and said, "By the way, my name's Sam, what's yours?" I answered, " My name is Christopher but then you can call me Chris." She smiled and said, " Well i like your name. Hey your tree house's neat!" then I replied, " Thanks! troy and I made this. this used to be our hide out. We used to goof around, play ball and go biking together. He was my best friend and I kind of miss him you know." She smiled and said "I'm here now, we could do things you do with troy and I could be your new best friend too. i never had a boy for a friend before so it could be exciting to have one. I could learn how to play ball and I have my bicycle so we could go biking together. Now how does that sound to you?" I smiled and said, "Well that sounds good enough." Then she held her hand and said, "It's a deal then!" So that's how it started.
So we became best friends and it was kind of strange at first for she was a girl and there are things which I was little bit hesitant to indulge her like catching frogs, swimming in the lake and climbing trees, but then she tried and did everything just to please me. There was even a time when she fell off the bike trying to catch up with me in a race we had and I was the one who bandaged her scraped knee. I could still remember the time when she hit the window of our neighbor when we were playing baseball and it was i who talked to Mr. Chambers and promised to pay for the damage, which meant having to loose a weeks's allowance. I remembered the time when I fell off the tree when I tried to rescue a little kitten because Sam was near to tears when she saw the helpless kitten trapped in a branch. I even fought with the tough guy when they teased Sam and made her cry and I ended up having a black eye and a bruised cheek. I remember Sam crying as she placed an ice bag over the damaged eye and later gave it a get-well kiss. I did everything to please her and gave everything her little heart desires.
The lake was our favorite hang out. We had our Saturday swim routine. We would pack food and later eat them under the big oak tree. There was a special branch in which the two of us could sit together and tell each other's dreams. She dreams of being a Ballerina and she knows my dream of becoming a doctor. She never laughs at my dreams and pursuits even if they were quite impossible. it made me like her even more.
As years went by, I noticed that my feelings towards her were slowly changing. Somehow, I thought it was just a simple crush case. But when I started thinking about her at night, dreaming of her and having the feeling of wanting to be with her all the time, I thought it was something different, something that made me feel strange, but then it was exhilarating feeling. It made me feel so alive. Whenever our hands touch, I could feel the tingling sensation in my spine. Once when we were at the lake having our Saturday swim routine and as I carried her towards the water edge, I had the feeling of not wanting to let go. I just wanted that moment to continue hoping it would never end. I then realized I was slowly falling in love with my best friend.
Many times I tried to deny the feeling for I was scared to imagine what would happen if ever I'd try to tell her how I feel about her. I was scared because she might think that I'm taking advantage of her and our friendship. I was afraid of losing her so I just kept my feeling hidden.
We reached the age of fifteen and I noticed that Sam grew lovelier each day. How my heart aches wherever I see boys glance her way. I want to punch their noses as I watch them talking to her giving compliments, flowers and chocolates. There were times when I watch her at a distance mixed feelings of anger and hurt because it hurts so much to know that there were so many things I wanted to tell her but then I could not do so. There were so many presents which I long to give her but then I could not for she might see me only as a friend. I was also scared of letting her know how I feel about her as much as losing her.
Then one day, I just learned from a friend that she already had a boyfriend. At first, I tried to convince myself that it was just a rumor. Her boyfriend was Mark, a popular senior, who was the heartthrob of the campus. She, being the cheerleader was close to the basketball team which Mark was the captain. When I saw them walking together at the parking lot that afternoon, I watched her with my heart slowly breaking into pieces. I saw her wave at me but I just pretended not to see her for I was scared that she might see in my eyes the pain I'm feeling inside because of seeing her with another guy.
Those days that followed where the saddest days of my life. How my heart aches when I see her walk by me with him at her side. every time we meet in hallways and I see him around her, there's a feeling inside me that makes me want to grab her away from him. How it hurts to see the girl I long possess was now owned by somebody else. That special smile I long for her to cast on me was now casted on him as she passes by me she doesnt know that i whispher the words "God how I love you."
Then one faithful day they broke up. She came too me that evening crying on my shoulder. They had a big fight and it ended up to their break up. Mixed feelings were scaring me inside. I was happy because she was free and maybe i would have the chance of telling her my true feelings for her but then I was feeling so bad because she is crying her heart out just for him. At that time, I was not quite sure of what I wanted to do.
So we found ourselves doing what we did in old days with our saturday swim routine, spending time in our tree house. we still enjoyed doing childish pranks for we still are both young at heart.
So many chances I had for me to confess my feelings for her but still I couldn't bring myself to her for I was scared of losing her once more. I once lost her, now I could not bear of losing her again by telling her I love her. So I just kept my feelings even if it was bursting to be expressed from my aching heart.
It was a week from our JS Prom, we were seated at the branch of an oak tree drying ourselves after our afternoon swim when she said, "I was wondering Chris if you would like to be my partner?" It just got out of my wits for it was like a dream I never thought would happen. It took me awhile to answer her, "I thought there are so many boys who would die for you to be their partner?" So she turned away and quietly said, "Well i just thought I would like to spend that night with my best friend." Then she continued in a whisper I could barely hear, "Don't you want to die just like them to be my partner Chris?" I was too stunned to speak for it came close for me to blurt my feelings for her. We we're silent for a while until I finally whispered, "I would be happy to be your partner Sam." The she smiled and suddenly kissed my cheek. I could hardly contain the joy i felt that time. I saw her turned red and bowed her head. Suddenly she stood up and run towards the water saying, "Last one to reach the water treats to sundae fudge!" I ran slowed up so that i would lose which meant having to have her with me for another three hours or more.
Our Prom night came. I bought a new tuxedo and poured almost the entire bottle of perfume. I went to fetch Sam. Sam's mother greeted me and I went to sit in the living room waiting for her to come down. I was talking to her father when I heard her say, "How do I look?" I look up and saw her lovelier than ever in a strapless white dress with her hair flowing around her face. I stood up and opened my mouth but found out I could not find my voice. Then I got her hand shakily fastened the corsage around her wrist and whispered, "To the loveliest girl in the whole world." She then asked, " Is that true?" I nodded and she smiled and I smiled back then I turned to open the door for her.
When we arrived at the gymnasium we hardly recognized our classmates. Gone were the jeans and T-shirts. They were replaced with tuxedos and gowns. Then I held out her hand bowed and said ," Would you give me the honor of your first dance?" She laughed and curtseyed. Then I led her to the dance floor. It was like a dream coming true, a moment of enchantment. I was there dancing with the only girl I ever loved. She was smiling up to me, as we were slowly moving in a smooth gliding motion. I found myself lost as I stared down to her sparkling eyes. The curls of her long hair were like waves enhancing her beautiful face. There were so many things I wanted to tell her that moment. I wanted to tell that she was the most beautiful girl that night. I wanted to tell her that she would always be the beacon of light in my darkness, but what I wanted to tell her the most was that I love her. I drew up all my courage and bent to whisper it in her ear but suddenly the music stopped and the magic was gone. I came close to telling her, but still haven't done it.
We walked towards the table and found ourselves surrounded by friends. I asked her if she wanted a drink, she nodded and so I went to get one. It took me a long time to get one and when I returned to our table, she was gone. I asked her friend, katie, where she was but she told me that she doesn't know. So I went and search for her.
As I was searching for her, I reached the garden. There I saw two silhoutte figures outlined by the moon's silvery light. They were so close to each other. i could never describe the feeling I had when I recognized the white dress Sam was wearing that night. I just turned and left the gymnasium.
Since that night, I avoided her. Many times she tried talking to me but I never gave her the chance to do so. I was afraid to hear her say that she loves Mark and not me. I would rather have left in ignorance of her true feelings for me than to hear from those dreaded words and feel my hope crush and my heart break. I didn't return her calls. I would not see her if she comes into our house. in the hallways, as she approaches i would go to another direction. It also hurts to do those things but then I thought that was the best way to forget her. Those months were tormenting but still I kept my pride.
The day of our graduation came. I was planning to take up medicine at a neighboring state and was to move out the next day. As the program ended, she approached me and handed me a rose. As she stared at me. there was something in her eyes I couldn't describe. There was sadness in them and when she smiled it wasn't the same smile she had. I wanted to hug her at that moment, tell her that I love her but then she turned and walked away from me.
So I moved out the next day as I planned. Luckily, I was accepted at the university. I concentrated with my studies but still I think of her at night. I was always wondering if she thinks of me too. I tried hard not to think of her but still I could not stop myself from loving her. Each achievement I have was done for her. I thought that if I will be successful one day, I would be able to tell her that I love her and by that time, I'm worthy of having her.
It was a year after our graduation when I decided to return home and see her again. I thought a year is too much for me not to see her and during the past year I felt like a person lost in the desert and only the sight of her could quench the thirst I have inside. As I got off the plane, I went home directly, desperate to get to her house desperate to see her, to hug her. Then I would tell her that I missed her and that I have loved her for a long time. This time I am determined to let her know my true feelings for her and I could not contain anymore the love I have for her.
I reached their house, I saw her older sister and I approached her. I smiled at her but I noticed she didn't smile back. I was confused for she used to be a cheerful lasy just like my dear Sam. I then asked," Hi Jen! I guess you're suprised why I'm here. Well I just want to visit you and I was also hoping to see Sam. I kind of miss her you know. Ummm.........bby the way have you seen her?" All I saw was sadness in her eyes as she replied quietly, "Come follow me."
I was confused with the way she's acting but still i followed her. As we were walking, I was trying to indulge her in a conversation but just answered my questiond briefly. Then I realized that she was leading me to the direction of the lake. It was still the same as I left it, with the same oak tree Sam and I used to climb up. I smiled upon remembering the kiss Sam gave me when I agreed to be her partner. It's been one of the happiest days in my life and I realized that I missed Sam more than I thought. The Jen stopped walking and pointed to the tree. She then whispered, "There's Sam."
I looked at where she was pointing and saw a newly dug tomb with the name of the girl I ever loved. I could not believe at what I saw and desperately tried convincing myself that this is all just a nightmare and I would soon wake up.
I stared at Jenny in disbelief with her eyes searching for explanations and slowly started saying," It has been a week since she died. She died of Leukemia, but eventhough she was sick, she never stopped thinking about you. It was even your name she uttered before she died. She asked us to bury her here for she always regard this place as a place of LOVE. She said that this is where she had spent the happiest days and that was when she was with you. by the way, she also asked me to give you this." She handed me a parcel and with that she left.
I slowly opened the parcel and saw that it contained the dried orchid from the corsage I gave her for our prom. Then at the bottom I saw a letter. It was dated las month. I opened it with shaking hands and started reading........
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I know by this time you read this letter I'm gone. I just want to tell you that I feel very lucky and thankful to God that I had a friend like you. I would also like you to know that I had left something inside, something I kept from you all these years. I love you Chris, not in a friendly way but as one who would feel like spending the rest of my life with. I have always loved you even from the start. I guess it just bloomed each day that's why the happiest days of my life was when you were by my side. You just don't know how I dreamed of you at night and wake up in the morning and dream no more for you are with me. When you are away, I can't stop crying because I'm afraid to think that you are with another girl. I just can't bear to see you with another girl. I just want you all to myself. I may sound selfish but that's how I feel. Each time you held me close to you was like a dream coming true for to be close to you and feel your heart beating next to mine was heaven. So many things I did so that you will learn to love me but I NEVER saw a hint. I did everything to please you because I love you so much that I even tried to full myself that you're in love with me too. So many nights I've cried when I think of myself unloved by you. Well you might think that what I'm sayin are lies but, I tell you, my heart speaks the truth for I cannot bear telling a lie to the one I love.
I know you might be thinking of Mark but I just did that to make you jealous, to make you see me as a young woman, capable of loving and not as the little girl you used to play with. Sometimes I imagined that you were jealous and fooled myself that it was a sign that you feel something for me too. When Mark and I broke up and I came crying, I just did that to know how you would react and with that I'll know that you love me too. But I failed for you didn't give me any clue. when our prom night came, you just don't know how happy I was when you handed me the corsage and saying that I was the loveliest girl in the whole world. While we were dancing,I wanted so desperately to hear you say that you love me too but you NEVER did. When Mark came and pleaded me to give him a second chance, I was scared that you might see us talking. I didn't want you to get the wrong impression so i told him we would talk in the garden. There I explained to him that it's you whom I really love. What happened next was that I found you missing and later learned that you were searching for me, I just concluded that you saw us together. The next day, I tried to explain but then you never gave me a chance to do so. you continuously avoided me and never knew how much pain I've experienced that time. I felt the world crushing on me. In our Graduation day, when I approached you, I wanted to tell you how much I love you but I decided that I just couldn't do it. I could not bear to hear that all you feel for me is just brotherly hand of love. For I want you to love me as a woman and not as a girl or playmate. So I just turned away and left.
Now that saying I LOVE YOU might be too late, still I want you to know that I will always love you and my heart has always been and will be yours alone.
P.S.
Think of me sometimes.... and always remember that loving you was the best thing that ever happened in my life.
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I felt my tears falling as I folded the letter. I wanted to shout out to let her know that I love her, if not as much, but more than she did for me. I love her more than anything in this world. I knelt touching the soil of her grave and rain started to fall. I continued crying softly and whispered, "Oh God, send my love to heaven."
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tell the one that you love that you love him/her. Don't be scared of what will happen, just be proud that you were able to tell him/her what you feel. If ever he/she turned you down, at least you tried your best of telling him/her that you love him/her. Our life is not that long, so before it ends be sure that we have done all our task and we have said all that we want to say.... Before it's too late.....
Somewhere in Milaor, Camarines Sur, there lived a fourth grader boy who would follow this route to school everyday: He has to cross the rugged plains and cross the dangerous highway where vehicles are recklessly driving to and from.
Once past this highway, the boy would take a short cut, passing by the Church every morning just to say Hi to God, and faithfully say his, "Magandang umaga po" in Bicol dialect. He was faithfully being watched by a Priest who was happy to find innocence so uplifting in the morning,
"Kamusta, Andoy? Papasok ka na?"
"Opo padre ... "he would flash his innocent grin, the priest would be touched. He was so concerned that one day he talked to Andoy.
"From school...", he advised "Do not cross the highway, you can pass through the Church and I can accompany you to the other side of the road...that way I can see that you are home safe...."
"Thank you father ... "
"Why don't you go home ... why do you stay in this church right after school?"
"I just want to say 'Hi' to my friend, God," and the priest would leave the boy to spend time beside the altar, talking to himself, but the priest was hiding behind the altar to listen to what this boy has to say to his heavenly FATHER.
"You know my math exam was pretty bad today, but I did not cheat although my seatmate is bullying me for notes... I ate one cracker and drank my water, Itay had a bad season and all I can eat is this cracker.
Thank you for this! I saw a poor kitten who was hungry and I know how he feels so I gave my last cracker to him ... funny but I am not that hungry. Look, this is my last pair of slippers ...I may have to walk barefoot next week, you see this is about to be broken... but it is okay....at least I am still going to school.... Some say we will have a hard season this month, some of my classmates have already stopped going to school .... please help them get to school again, please God?
...Oh, you know, Inay hit me again, it is painful, but I know this pain will pass away, at least I still have a mother.... God, you want to see my bruises? I know you can heal them.... Here... here and .... oh ...blood ...I guess you knew about this one huh? Please don't be mad at Inay, she is just tired and she worries for the food in our table and my schooling that is why she hits us....Oh, I think I am in love ... there's this pretty girl in my class, her name is Anita ... do you think she will like me? Anyway, at least I know you will always like me, I don't have to be anybody just to please you, you are my very best friend! Hey your birthday is two days from now!!! Aren't you excited? I am! Wait till you see, I have a gift for you ..... but it is a surprise! I hope you will like it! Oooops, I have to go ..." then he stood up and calls out, "Padre, padre, I am finished talking to my friend .... you can accompany me to the other side of the road now"
This routine happens everyday. Andoy never fails. Father Agaton shares this every Sunday to the people in his church because he has not seen a very pure faith and trust in God, a very positive look at negative situations.
One Christmas day, Father Agaton was sick so he could not make it in the Church, he was sent to the hospital. The Church was left to 4 manangs who would chant the rosary in 1000 miles per hour, would not smile and would always find fault in what you do, they were also very well versed in cursing if you irritate them! They were kneeling, saying their kilometric rosary when Andoy, coming from his Christmas party,playfully dashed in.
"Hello God! I ......"
"P----!! (a curse) bata ka!! Alam mo nang may nagdadasal!! Alis!!"
Poor Andoy was so terrified, "Where's Father Agaton? He is supposed to help me cross the street ... and to be able to cross the street I will have to pass by the back door of this church ...not only that, I have to greet Jesus. It is His birthday, I have a gift right here.... " Just as he was about to get the gift out of his shirt, the manang pulled his shirt and threw him out of the church. "Susmaryosep!!! (does the sign of the cross fervently) Alis kang bata ka, kung hindi matatamaan ka!!!
So the boy had no choice but to cross the dangerous side of the road in front of the church. He crossed. A fast moving bus came in.
There was a blind curve. The boy was protecting his gift inside his shirt, so he was not looking. There was so little time. Andoy died on the spot. A lot of people crowded the poor boy, the body of a lifeless young boy ...
Suddenly, out of nowhere a tall man in a pure white shirt and pants, a face so mild and gentle, but with eyes full of tears... He came and carried the boy in His arms. He was crying. Curious bystanders nudged the man in white, and asked,
"Excuse me sir, are you related to this child?
Do you know this child?"
The man in white, His face mourning and in agony, looked up and answered,
"He was my best friend .... " was all he said. He took the badly wrapped gift in the bloody chest of the lifeless boy, and placed it near His heart.
He stood up and carried the boy away and they both disappeared in sight.
The crowd was curious ...
On Christmas Eve, Father Agaton learned of the shocking news. He visited the house, and wanted to verify about the man in white. He consulted the parents of Andoy.
"How did you know that your son died?"
"A man in white brought him here." sobbed the mother. "What did he say?" The father answered, "He did not say anything. He was mourning. We do not know him and yet he was very lonely about our son's death, as if he knew our son very well. But there was something peaceful and unexplainable about him. He gave me my son, and then he smiled peacefully. He brushed my son's hair away from his face and kissed him on his forehead, then he whispered something..."
"What did he say?"
"He said to my boy..." the father began, "Thank you for the gift ... I will see you soon ... you will be with me..." and the father of the boy continued, "and you know for a while, it felt so
wonderful ... I cried, but I do not know why....all I know is I cried tears of joy .... I could not explain it, Father, but when that man left, something peaceful came over me, I felt a deep sense
of love inside ... I could not explain the joy in my heart, I knew my boy is in heaven now but...tell me, Father, who is this man that my son talks to everyday in your church, you should know because you are always there ... except at the time of his death ......"Father Agaton suddenly felt the tears welling in his eyes, with
trembling knees, he murmurred, " ... He was talking to no one ..... but .. GOD...."
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In life nothin' certain You'll never know when it'll happen Some burn out while some fade away It doesn't matter we're heading that way
If i had the time I'd spend it with you Time gets you old and weary Like a lifeless ordinary Some burn out while some fade away
I don't want you to go I want you to stay If i could turn back the time I'd spend it with you..
I want you to know Even though your gone That i'm drowning in tears I wish you were here And hear me say Believe me, i'm sorry..
Feels like everything is undone Peace of mind still i haven't found And time will heal those broken mends I know it will come but when will it end If i could turn back the time I'd spend it with you..
Happy, to let you know You make me glow I feel so good, its true So glad, that i have you You love me so Now all is bright
I'll always thank you For the glow And thank you for the joy Thank you for the love you give to me Im glowing glowing inside With your love Shining through Thank you for everything you do I'm glowing inside Because of you............
Remember, my growing years They're filled with joy Because your there for me You cast my fears away You wipe those tears You give me strength Each day
Who knows of what tomorrow brings My glowing wings...can make me fly...
I reach And i will touch the sky because of you I'll soar up high..... So i must...
Don't loose your way With each passing day You've come so far Don't throw it away. Live believing dreams are for weeping Wonders are waiting to start.
Live your story Faith, hope, and glory Hold to the truth in your heart.
If we hold on together I know our dreams would never die Dreams see us through to forever, Where clouds roll by For you and I.
Souls in the wind Must learn how to bend Seek out a star Hold on till the end. Valley, mountain, there is a fountain Washes our tears all the way.
Words are swaying Someone is praying Please let us come to stay.
When we are out there In the dark We'll dream about the sun In the dark we'll keep out the light Warm our hearts everyone.
If we hold on together I know our dreams we'll never die Dreams see us through to forever As high as souls can fly The clouds roll by For you and... I..
