The Proposal

On our 22nd monthsary, in front of the dancing waters, we made a step forward towards eternity.

Writing this blog still seems to be a dream to me. I see myself smiling from ear to ear just thinking about the moment that changed everything about my life. And whenever I try to pinch myself…I come back to reality and feel that all of it is real. And I am really, truly happy because of it.

12.3.2021

It was during our 22nd monthsary celebration when Gerson finally proposed to me. We decided (or he made me choose) to go out and visit the newly-inaugurated Balayong Park in the City. I never really noticed his plans since all I knew was we’re going to do our usual special date and enjoy the scenery and food of every location we visit. I say he’s really good and he deserves all credit for it.

Since the Interactive Water Park was still new and I am eager to see it in person, I just went along our date and never noticed all the people that were part of the proposal and giving the hint right in front of my face. Looking back, I realized how dumb I was to miss them all. But then again, I never really thought that he would make our thing grand and public…and regardless of which, I love him for making me feel special and loved.

So there we were. Standing in front of the dancing waters (as I like to call it), listening to the music “Ikaw Ang Sagot” by Tom Rodriguez, our theme song… When the song suddenly changed to “Marry Me” by Jason Derulo.

It was right on the bridge of the song that Gerson finally kneeled and proposed with the most beautiful engagement ring on his right hand and a bouquet on the left, his family and friends standing behind us with smiles under their facemasks.

Mind processed, tears fell and a burning sensation in my bosom brought me to the reality that we were finally there. Him on his knees and me, eager to give my answer to his question. And without any more thinking, I let my heart speak. I said “Yes”.

Our Journey Towards Eternity

I don’t really know what the Celestial Kingdom will look like or how much happiness I will experience there…But being there at the moment, knowing that I can be with the man I love through all eternity, I can catch a glimpse of how it would feel.

We still have a lot of challenges to face and a plethora of trials to deal with, but we know that as we follow the commandments of God and strive to be worthy to enter the temple, the Lord will bless us and our family. Our journey will be long but we know it will be worth every hardship and sacrifice. And we hope, as we go on our next chapter, we will continue to be strong in spirit together.