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Wish I was home

Since it's Holy Week, I am reminded of Visita Iglesia memories. Our family would usually visit churches on a Maundy Thursday night. We would pray the rosary while in the car and then visit one church after the other in our town.

It was the best time of the week for me since I would always have my three wishes ready to be included in my prayers - and that would be to all of the churches we would visit!

Funny, I was just reminded again of what I was praying for the whole time, and through all those years!!! - a boyfriend!

It seemed so shallow, trivial and hollow! But, hey, it was supposed to be just between me and God! It was a long persistence and courtship too! I persisted and courted God for say... 4 years? (20-24) Real long time! and then He finally gave in! LOL!

.. and you know what? This made me believe that all wishes come true! -in His time. There are no NO answers but more on please-just-WAIT answer!

It took Him 4 years to grant my wish because He wanted me to grow up first, in all aspects! He molded, shaped and pruned me first- and when the magical moment came! - it felt good!

What was mysterious was God granted me my wish on a Holy Week! It shouldn't be a surprise anymore, right? and YES, that boyfriend became my husband in no time!

Holy week celebration was never the same again since coming here in the US. We do have similar commemorations too, but it's just different.

I miss Philippines. I miss home.


-day 109






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  1. MaryJane TauyanApril 3, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    aww!! same here in singapore! most of the Ofw's can nvr get the same tradition as we do in philippines! totally new now and different! xx

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  2. AJApril 3, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Congrats for having your wish granted! :) Happy holy week, no matter where you are.

    Btw, I'm not sure if my previous comment was posted where I asked if you are related to Gael Hilotin, the travel blogger (The Pinay Solobackpacker). So are you? :)

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    1. Gemma | My DailiesApril 3, 2012 at 10:37 PM

      Hi!
      I didn't see that comment!!! itanong ko kay hubby, sya kasi ung Hilotin e hehehe.. taga Sorsogon din ba un?
      Thanks! happy holy week too!

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    2. AJApril 4, 2012 at 12:14 AM

      Dunno if she's from Sorsogon. You may show her blog to your hubby. She's good, actually. And her photos rock! Thanks for the overwhelming comment. :)

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  3. AnonymousApril 3, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    "home is where your heart is" - shalom

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  4. i_strygwrApril 4, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    in HIS time :)

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  5. JosieApril 4, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    We had the most colorful and traditional religious celebration, whether it's Christmas or Lenten..

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  6. Unsugarcoated ReviewsApril 4, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Have a meaningful Holy Week.

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  7. gagayApril 4, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    ..this is sad.. Hope you could be home soon sis. ;)

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  8. Budget BiyaheraApril 4, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    I find your story very magical. I have prayed for the same thing, so I know that your reason/wish wasn't a shallow one. I prayed for the man of my dreams, and I met him almost a year after. We are going steady now, and will be celebrating our 5th year soon. =)

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  9. Stefanie Laya UyApril 4, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    you know what, I've been praying for my husband since I was 13 years old haha! :) I'm 24 now, but not ready to get married yet though! haha.

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  10. tessApril 4, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    I miss my family back home too. my mom and sisters do the yearly visita iglesia.how i wish my kids and i are there too.

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  11. Cheska CruzApril 4, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    There's no place like home as everyone says, but even if you're not here in the PH, just take some time to reflect and pray. You will feel peace within and it's a feeling close to home. =)

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  12. boyinplaidApril 4, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Just try out Rappler.com if you want to do an online Visita Iglesia! :)

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  13. rom salvarApril 4, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    God really answers our prayers. He even gave this Brunei job for me even if I didn't ask. But I know there's a lot of reason why. And for staying here away from home,I knew He really had the reasons why. And I am so thankful. I will praise HIS name forever.

    Still got one prayer He keep from me that I always prayed. A lifetime partner. ^^

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  14. athenaApril 4, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    hopefully you'd be able to come home soon. :)
    hopefully your holy week would be fruitful in spite of not being home :)

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  15. Mhe-anne OjedaApril 4, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    wow, you miss home, you miss home, but at least you have your hubby at your side to remind you of both! i can relate much on persistence in having a boyfriend haha...and i'm still praying and courting God to grant me my wish to have a husband - coz it has been almost five years!

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  16. markpogiApril 5, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    I haven't do my visita iglesia since 2010 and I felt I need to get ready for it next year. ^_^

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  17. marriApril 5, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    there's no place like HOME...
    wherever you are in the world, you miss the warmth and joy of being in your own land.
    iba talaga ang mga kasayahan at paggunita ng mga mahahalagang araw dito sa PILIPINAS.

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  18. ChaApril 5, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    It's a good thing God finally answered your prayers, when will he answer mine? lol!

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  19. rc gwenifulApril 6, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    answered prayers are the best...btw, if i were there, i'd miss how we spend holy week too

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  20. Kathy NgoApril 6, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Hopefully you will be home soon :)

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