NOTHING IS CHANGED
It is a good thing for a person to remain as he is. – 1 Corinthians 7:26
You’ll
never know how it’s like to be the mother of the bride until you become
one yourself. The closer we were to the date, the more I felt the
happiness — and anxiety — build up. I was savoring the joy and
excitement while dealing with the physical separation from our only
daughter that comes with it.
Turning to her dad and myself a day before the wedding, Trina declared,
“Please promise me there won’t be any tears from either one of you,
OK?” We all knew this was easier said than done. So she quickly added,
“Whenever you feel like crying, just remember that I will be back right
here in my room after our honeymoon.” It would take a year before the
turnover of their condo unit at the Fort and we were thrilled at the
arrangement for her and Jang to stay with us in the meantime.
The extension of her stay was a wonderful bonus from the Lord. Parting
was not going to be easy especially since our only son, Peevee, is now
working in the U.S. Amidst the constant changes in life, only God offers
a sense of permanence. Mari Sison-Garcia (mari_sison_garcia@yahoo.com)
Reflection: The Lord meets you where you are, even postponing a separation between mother and daughter if He has to.
Lord, life moves so fast, we want You to remain where You are — right here beside us.
St. Thomas of Villanova, pray for us.
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