12.18. "MOST MEMORABLE PERSON IN MY LIFE" Talk about perfection and she's the first one that comes to mind.I'm sure she's flawed.I'm sure she committed lots of mistakes.I'm sure she had her bad days but for me ,I will always see her as a woman of perfection. That's how much I admire ate Aya.I had stayed with her family for more than four months and I can say she was my angel every single day.It makes me really emotional remembering those times because I don't think I ever deserved all that she did for me.She's my super hero.The best person I've ever met in my life! (atleast so far)
Back in 2001,I met her in CTC.She was our cabin leader and being a "probinsyana" I was really shy.But she was so patient with me and she was the most genuine and nicest person I've met at that time.Most people that I've occasionally talk with were obviously more curious of the place where I came from because it amuse them to meet an Igorot and that's always been their favorite topic.I can feel the curiosity in their tone.But it was different with her.The first thing I can remember upon seeing her is her smile.She always smiles at me every time she sees me.She won't say much but smile a lot.Then next thing I know,I poured her my dark boring and saddest life story probably the most depressing story she ever heard and I thought I loose her interest but to my surprise,she absorbed everything I told her.After camp,a beautiful friendship started. I was in 2nd year High School when we started sending each other letters delivered every week.She was in college that time.I remember probably the happiest day in my life was the day I drop by at the post office to pick up her letter.Nothing compares with the excitement and joy I feel each day waiting for her letters.I know she's busy but still she managed to take time to write me for more than four years! Mobile phones are not popular around that time and I'm thankful it wasn't.Her letters were my source of inspiration.My daily spiritual food.It served as my encouragement and I was looking forward to meeting her. When I was in 4rth year,she asked about my future plans.As usual,I gave her the most depressing news that I might not probably go to college because mom really don't care about me and I don't know any relatives in the city who can support me. Came graduation,I've got the best graduation gift ever!I received a letter from her asking me to come here in Manila so I can pursue my college and she will support me.That was the best news ever! Not only that,attached was a 400 peso bill she sent me.It was her savings from her daily allowance so she can help me pay my tuition fee.I don't what good I did to even deserve all of this.It was her who brought me here in the city,hence she help me open doors of opportunities never leaving me till I manage to stand on my own. I somehow know parts of her life as we have been constantly updating each other in our letters.She even sent me a picture of her family so I'll have an idea .She fetched me and we tried to inquire in some schools but unfortunately It was too late.I was told there were college entrance that should have been taken earlier that year.I kinda think it's perfect because I need to familiarize myself anyway with my new life here in this big city.I was very shy and was ignorant about almost everything but she patiently introduced me to the city life.I remember her ordering siomai just for me.Or I remember loosing my appetite for almost a week probably part of the adjustment,but she did everything she can to make sure I'm comfortable enough. She treated me as her own sister and helped me in everything particularly in my adjustment.She was supposed to work abroad but God called her to be a missionary.She prayed about it and she struggled to tell me because of her promise to go abroad so she can support me.Also,her family was very disappointed with her decision but she pursued anyway as a missionary. I was scared at first.Ate will be moving out because as a trainee,she has to live in San Juan.The canteen was closed so I chose to move out but our friendship didn't end.She made sure I'm in good hands.She still write me letters and check on me from time to time despite her busy schedule.Eventually when she got married and I started working and as years go by,things changed.Sometimes,we send a short "I miss you" message over FB.At first,it was hard for me to adjust but eventually I accepted the fact that maybe she served her purpose on me as I have to serve my purpose too.And with that span of time,I'm so much thankful.It's just that I was too dependent to her.It's just that I was so used to having her around that when we separated,it was really very hard for me. Today,when I look back God had put her in my life for a span of time with an obvious reason.I can confidently say today that there's no such thing as forever because people change.People's priority changed.But the journey I have with her is definitely the most memorable one.Like she was the person I adore the most in terms of spirituality and as a big sister to me.I never saw her backfire anyone.I never saw her so pissed.She was so full of love and gentleness that she had plenty to give away. She's the person who had supported me all through out till I managed on my own.I admire her for exchanging the luxurious life she have in service to God.I admire her all the more for her maturity and the wisdom she has in life.I admire her for being the woman most would envy.It's easy to like her and definitely hard to forget.She was and will forever be my Ate Aya.She was one of the best blessings God had ever gave me from 2001-2009.I'm so blessed and in deep awe! I pray that God will bless her marriage with Kuya Ey.I pray that someday,in God's perfect time she will conceive her own child.I pray that she remain humble as she was always.I pray that she will continue to bless those around her.May God bless her with good health and an abundant life so she can share it more.I can't repay her for everything she's done for me so I ask God to repay her and bless her always.May she touch more lives!
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