Pol and I met in the summer of 2008, at the time when I was not ready to fall in love - again. We are both active members of Singles for Christ and during then, and volunteered to be part of the events team that spearhead's the yearly outing of the community. We actually didn't notice each other first until we were assigned to be teammates in one part of the program.
The picture above actually was cute, and it started the whole thing of us keeping in touch even after the event was over. After nun, ginawa naming chatroom ang Multiply and became textmates. And that's when we started calling each other "Pakner."
Soon, the messages online and texts became long phone calls, thanks to unlimited calls. I remembered having an accidental date when we organized a group movie date with SFC friends and nobody showed up. A cup of coffee revealed each other's vulnerability and I'm glad he didn't take it seriously when I told him that I am not interested to date any brothers from the community. Another long "date" after, if I may label it that, made us really feel that what we have was something more that just friendship.
At the back of my head I wasn't sure how things will turn out to be. There was never really a formal courtship. Just one day (actually a month after the event), we decided to be a couple, that's that. We took a leap of faith.
All I know back then was that, after two failed relationships, I really prayed for God to give me a Prince after His own heart. I resolved to wait, but He didn't let me wait that long. Being a leader of Singles for Christ Laguna, I wanted a relationship that will truly glorify Him. And He was faithful.
Pol and I did not have it easy after. But one thing's for sure, we trusted God in this relationship. Our dates maybe boring for some as it always consists of service first then just coffee after. Our hangouts are the activities of the community, service meetings after another. But, it made us closer, stronger, and more prayerful I guess. We had big issues, personality differences, opposing views, but love always prevailed and forgiveness always abounds.
The key however to the happy 7 years that we have, is Pol not giving up on me. He was an example of patience, faithfulness and unconditional love.
We got engaged on the 27th of June 2013. Just when I was about to leave for Qatar.
I'm thankful that he put a ring on me. It was his way of protecting the relationship. It gave me something to look forward to. Made the love grew stronger.
And so here we are, 5 months away to the big day. When God made our love story, He made sure we will both have the best that we deserved. Thank you Papa God.
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| Actual Program Day. Someone asked us to pose and we did. May 3, 2008 |
The picture above actually was cute, and it started the whole thing of us keeping in touch even after the event was over. After nun, ginawa naming chatroom ang Multiply and became textmates. And that's when we started calling each other "Pakner."
Soon, the messages online and texts became long phone calls, thanks to unlimited calls. I remembered having an accidental date when we organized a group movie date with SFC friends and nobody showed up. A cup of coffee revealed each other's vulnerability and I'm glad he didn't take it seriously when I told him that I am not interested to date any brothers from the community. Another long "date" after, if I may label it that, made us really feel that what we have was something more that just friendship.
At the back of my head I wasn't sure how things will turn out to be. There was never really a formal courtship. Just one day (actually a month after the event), we decided to be a couple, that's that. We took a leap of faith.
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| First night as Bf-Gf, 4 June 2008 |
Pol and I did not have it easy after. But one thing's for sure, we trusted God in this relationship. Our dates maybe boring for some as it always consists of service first then just coffee after. Our hangouts are the activities of the community, service meetings after another. But, it made us closer, stronger, and more prayerful I guess. We had big issues, personality differences, opposing views, but love always prevailed and forgiveness always abounds.
The key however to the happy 7 years that we have, is Pol not giving up on me. He was an example of patience, faithfulness and unconditional love.
We got engaged on the 27th of June 2013. Just when I was about to leave for Qatar.
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| Pilit na mga kiti. 27 June 2013.. |
And so here we are, 5 months away to the big day. When God made our love story, He made sure we will both have the best that we deserved. Thank you Papa God.
