Time flies so fast, November 24 marked our first civil wedding anniversary. I met my husband five years ago and we decided to settle down after a couple of years of knowing each other.
I am blessed knowing my husband. I believe he is given to me from above. I did not ask for this, for I know in myself I was also happy and contented with my life growing old alone but not at all lonely.
Out of nowhere here I came across the man who fits my imperfections. In a female ward in a district hospital he was nursing his sick and aging mother and I was also there looking after a sick and also aging relative. I just could not really remember the details how things got started but all I knew was that he stuck on me at the first glance when I entered the room to see my patient. Maybe God does not want to see me grow old alone so he gave me a partner to share life with. I believe all things happen for a reason and purpose. We met not at all by chance or accident but was really meant to happen.
My husband loves and accepts not only the loveable side of me but he also embraces my flaws and imperfections wholeheartedly.
I may be happy but God knew I could be happier sharing life with my husband. It just makes life beautiful and meaningful. We can always create a place we can call home where there is love and respect. There is no perfect marriage and there will never be but what is important above all is that God is always in the centre of our union. And, it will always be a happy, peaceful and harmonious marriage despite the challenges.
I thank God for giving me a loving, caring and understanding husband and this is more than enough. I could not ask for more. Marriage is not all about love but also about respect and trust. It also entails responsibility and commitment to always stay true to our sacred vows.
I pray to God to bless our marriage with many more years to celebrate and we pray in the near future to have our Church marriage and be blessed and grow in Catholic faith. As long as we hold the key to happy and healthy marriage, nothing can really separate what God has bonded.
We also pray for all the families who have gone through marriage and family crisis that they maybe enlightened and settle problems in love and peace. May they choose to build rather than destroy, love and forgiveness rather than hatred. May the healing of God cure and bless every family.
As we celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. The Chaplaincy to Filipino Migrants organises an on-line talk every Tuesday at 9.00pm. You can join us at:
https://www.Facebook.com/CFM-Gifted-to-give-101039001847033
Lynn Salinas-Batoliño
The Philippines
