Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
That day was just like any other day,
Though I knew it was my 25th Birthday.
Got a greeting from him while still in bed,
But sorry was what was mostly said:
“I’m sorry Dear, I can’t be there today,
Though I know it is your special day;
I want to give you so many things,
But I’m afraid I just don’t have the means.” 
“It’s alright, Hun”, i replied with a smile, 
Though he just can’t see it thru his mobile;
“I assure you, Dear, I understand completely,
It’s enough for me that you love me deeply.”
So all day long I did laundry and cleaning,
Not having a clue what that day was bringing;
That evening, prepared a dinner for fam’ly,
They all were aware except me only.
When dinner was just about to be done,
My phone began ringing, it was from my man!
“Happy Birthday”, he seems so excited this time; 
“Need to talk to you, Dear, will you spare me some time?”
I got to my room and turned on the lights,
Never thought I’d receive any presents tonight.
A bouquet of red roses was waiting in bed,
With a little white card, and here’s what it said:
“My mind is filled with thoughts of you today,
Won’dring how to greet you in a special way;
But more than just greeting you with a “Happy Birthday”,
These roses convey meaning that extends beyond this day;
Hidden in this nicely-made beautiful bouquet,
Are words that I’m very excited to say…”
With a smile on my face I thanked him again.
How blessed I am to have such a man! 
Then later he asked how many roses I see,
“There are four”, I replied excitedly!
“Those are number of words I wanted to say.”
I tried to guess it, but gave up anyway.
“Happy 25th Birthday Meryl”, was all that he said,
Emphasizing each word from beginning to end.
Well that was so easy, why didn’t I think of that?
So he laughed, and I laughed on my bed as i sat.
I thought that was it, so I thanked him for that,
Until he said, “No, there is more to that.”
Look under your pillow, he told me to do;
I raised it; found nothing; so I raised others, too. 
Still won’dring about what was with all these “maze”,
When something slipped off from the pillow case.
Found myself tearing up while saying, “Honeeey”,
As I saw this beautiful ring case in front of me.
“Honey, been praying and fasting ’bout this,
Not by my will this is happ’ning, but His;
I wanted to be there, but can’t be this time,
So this is the closest: to be on the line;
I spoke to your parents, they gave us their blessing,”
(Wow, was so impressed at how much I’ve been missing).
Then there was no other thing that made me so happy,
But when he fin’lly said “Honey, will you marry me?”
With tears of joy streaming down my face,
He really is someone I could not replace.
It was such a great honor in all my life,
When I said “Yes” to this man in becoming his wife.
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
For those who want the story… here it is…
January 17 - my 25th birthday
We’ve been communicating that day just like any other day…
and yes, he did greet me but he apologized for he can’t be here
on my birthday even though he really wanted to.
i assured him that it’s okay and i totally understand.
And so… i just kept myself productive that day…
Did my laundry and cleaned my room the whole day..
Then cooked for a get together dinner at home…
Not expecting anything at all..
so how did he propose?
hmmm… by phone.. so obviously, it was totally unexpected.
during dinner he called me… and greeted me again..
i said thank you and he mentioned he wished he was here..
i said yea, kya nga eh… chatted a bit.. (like we normally do)
then he told me that he wants to talk to me.. so i said, oh ok..
so i excused myself and went outside the dining room
to the hallway in the new house… we chatted a bit there,
then he asked me to go to my room…
(again, this is normal for me coz we talk in my room)..
when i got to my room i turned the lights on
and i saw a bouquet of roses on my bed…
Me: awwww… is this from you, honey?
he said yes… then i thanked him then he let me read the note, and here it goes..
My dearest Meryl,
My mind is filled with thoughts of you today,
Wond’ring how to greet you in a very special way.
But more than just greeting you with a “Happy Birthday!”
These roses convey meaning that extends beyond this day;
Hidden in this nicely-made, beautiful bouquet,
Are words that i’m very excited to say…
Loving you always,
Reuel
Me: awww… thank you so much honey!!
Roo: you’re welcome! how many roses are there?
Me: mmm… 4… ano meaning nito?
(coz usually he gives flowers with significant numbers and colors)
Roo: those are number of words i wanted to say…
Me: oh? hmm… ano?
Roo: hulaan mo…
Me: …mmm… i dont know honey… ano?
Roo: …Happy… 25th… Birthday… Meryl… hehehe
Me: aaah…. hehehehe thank you!
Roo: hehehe… ndi… there’s more to that…
Me: ha? ano…
Roo: can you look under your pillow?
*raised my pillow*
…
Me: wla man…
Roo: wla?
Me: …wla… *while lifting other adjacent pillows*
…
Me: ano ba yu— *a ring case slipped from inside the pillow case*
*speechless*
Me: honeeeeyyy……
*began tearing up*… =’)
Roo: Honey… i’ve been preparing, praying and fasting about this…
i really wanted to be there in person to do this, but it’s not possible at this time…
i already talked to your parents… and they already gave us their blessing…
Me: *tearing up*
Roo: Honey, will you marry me?
=’)
Me: Yes, honey… yes! =’)
Friday, July 22nd, 2011
My happiest day out of all the 40 days… hehehe… i went to sleep smiling, and i woke up smiling… haay hehehehehe
i can’t believe we’ve made it, with God’s help! not perfectly but vital lessons were learned and it was all worth the sacrifice.
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“Love is not just looking into each other’s eyes… but looking outward together in the same direction.”
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
sorry wasn’t able to update again… i wasn’t in the mood the past few days…
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Day 38…
basically was at the office the whole day except for errands like bank and such… i was working on selecting songs for the FOT… that’s basically what i did.
by the way, bliss and robby dropped by the office today… so we also chatted a bit… they just had counseling. so happy to see them together. ayeeeee…
i miss my honey… 2 days to go.
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Day 39…
i should’ve been at home, but while having bfast, we were talking with cheryl… and then, decided to go to the office and work on the songs for the FOT before she gives birth… so we went to the office, went home early afternoon, napped, then ate a lil before sunset…
then bible study on Joshua 2 & 3… i am liking the story. i am learning a lot in these bible studies.
showered, and here i am, typing away…
TOMORROW is the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how can i forget… i’ve been counting down ever since… i am so excited.
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“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”