Doves,sunflowers & weddings...

go..fly high,find your love nest our darlings...

      It was on a wonderful sunny afternoon,almost at sunset when my first born son made his marriage vows.I couldn't understand what I felt,I wasn't sad...maybe a bit nostalgic.As if everything around me was passing like a blowing wind on a summer day by the beach.Already the wedding venue was jovially decorated by my dear friend Nono.The waiters in white and black uniform were busy preparing the tables,adorned with bright sunflower center pieces and black silk cloths.Golden silk ribbons were tied elegantly at the back of the chairs painted in black.Guests,friends and loving relatives graced the event in pretty colorful summer dresses.Little boys and girls' excited voices,mixed with the sound of the waves,didn't help me understand my unfathomable rising emotions.
      Memories of long ago flashed before me..on a beach like this,I and my little boy were playing on the sand.His face was beaming with happiness jumping thru and fro,catching the waves..so unafraid and trusting his mama was there behind him,always ready to pick him up in case the waves would take him deeper.Suddenly I understood why he wanted so much to have a wedding by the beach,it is his most favorite place!But this time it wasn't me he needed by his side...the girl he asked from Jesus to spend the rest of his life with...his pretty Melissa,his wife in just a little while.
      The wedding march started,Kid,Jj and I was in front,again mixed emotions flooded through me..I had to smile,show the people around me that I was okay..I didn't want Jj to see any tears from me!It was his most awaited day,my first born!His happiness was all I wish for,besides I didn't want my make up to smear all over.So just like a proud mama that I should be,I walked with him and my husband in the midst of all our guests to the altar.On both sides were men in white long sleeves,black vests and black pants carrying lighted torches to light our path.My eyes were fixed to the sunflower adorned altar just a few feet away..again memories kept flooding by..

      Sunflowers and my Jj,stopping by a roadside picking a few for his beloved.Yes!that's also the reason why he chose sunflowers for their wedding!It was a wise choice indeed,bright and cheerful to behold!
      Finally after the last participant of the entourage reached their allotted chairs,the long march ended.At the altar,we were made to stand in wait for the bride and her parents.As the french door from the resort's elevated hall opened,inside was the silhouette of Missy,radiantly clad in her off white wedding gown.Her face was covered  with a transparent veil shadowing lightly her angelic face.In her hands was a bouquet of sunflowers and assorted wild flowers.I glanced at my Jj's expression as he was lovingly gazing at his bride walking slowly down the stairs..along the aisle towards him and us,I knew right at that very moment,his prayers were answered.I couldn't ask God for more!My Jj was fulfilled!The pastor's voice woke me up from my revery,asking the crowd who would give the bride to the groom...Softly but firmly,Melissa's papa answered.."I am."The pastor then commanded Jj that he could finally get his wife from her parents.The sight of my son kissing Missy's parents hands,a gesture full of respect made me the proudest mama on earth!God thank you for guiding us in rearing this wonderful man who is our son.
      As he held Missy's hand and took her to us,kissing us too as our first born's chosen bride,my heart leaped with joy!This angelic bride is my most awaited baby girl!Truly God is amazing,all my unfathomable emotions gone!Bliss overwhelmed my heart and soul.So when the pastor asked us parents of the newly weds to free the doves and let them fly high to the sky,clearly it dawned on me...my son was already a married man.Free to fly and find their dream love nest.
      And me?I will be more than content playing with my soon grandchildren at the beach again.Just like long ago with their daddy,my first born.

with my Jj...30 yrs ago...

MOMMY

my mom,me and my son jj,mom's first grandchild

mom in her youth

i may not have told you often how much i love you...
i may not have hugged you as often as i could...
i may have made you cry a thousand times...

but in my heart you knew...
how much i love you so...
how much i depended on you so...

you were always there for me...
in my deepest darkest hour...
i was on your lap...caressing my hurt away...
kissing my fears away...

no matter what i do in my lifetime...
no matter how i try...
never will i repay the love and sacrifices...
you alone had given me...

and now that you're gone...
i wonder...

my gorgeous mom

when will i hear your calming voice again?
when will i see your loving face again?

and as i think of you my dearest mom...
i wish you could see me...
i wish you could hear me...
knowing that somehow...
i...your dreamrose...
is trying to tell the whole world...

in the simplest way i can...
to at least finally show you...
the gratefulness in my heart...
that you mommy...
is the most wonderful,selfless mom...
in the whole wide world.

happy birthday...
mommy.

my mom the teacher

for my 1st born & his princess,on their special day...

My Jj you are our 1st born...I really can't still believe I'm looking at you now...as a married man,my tiny premature baby...

Remember....when you were trying to promise me...you're going to finish your studies....before taking a wife?What did I tell you?"Baba,please don't promise me..just deliver.But you argued with me,you said...."Mama I want to promise,I need to promise!It's not for you!It's for me so that I have something to hold on to!....But all I said was...."Just deliver....I didn't need your promises then...I didn't want to expect too much."
But true to your word,you did fulfill your promise! To top it all....you delivered on time.You made us real proud!

Once again,today, I'm asking you not to promise Missy....but to deliver....for the rest of your lives.
Don't break her heart...by unfulfilled promises...just deliver.

Missy..you are my most awaited baby girl..God chose you for us..
I hope....a lot of little girls are on their way soon.
The little boys...I'll willingly share them with Madi...
But the little girls...they will be my dolls!

Answered Prayer...

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  Dreamrose G. Cimanes Perez

  May God's healing hands touch a hand so dear...
  Your miracle is all I pray...
  To save a beloved family from pain.

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  A Chat with Jesus Christ Jesus: Hello. Did you call me? Man: Called you? No. Who is this? Jesus: This is Jesus. I heard your prayers. So I thought I will chat. Man: I do pray. Just makes me feel good. I am actually busy now. I am in the midst of something. Jesus: What are you busy at? Ants are busy too. Man: Don’t know. But I can’t find free time. Life has become hectic. It’s rush hour all the time. Jesus: Sure. Activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you results. Activity consumes time. Productivity frees it. Man: I understand. But I still can’t figure out. By the way, I was not expecting YOU to buzz me on instant messaging chat. Jesus: Well I wanted to resolve your fight for time, by giving you some clarity. In this net era, I wanted to reach you through the medium you are comfortable with. Man: Tell me, why has life become complicated now? Jesus: Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated. Man: why are we then constantly unhappy? Jesus: Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. You are worrying because you are analyzing. Worrying has become your habit. That’s why you are not happy. Man: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty? Jesus: Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional. Man: But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty. Jesus: Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Man: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer? Jesus: Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don’t suffer. With that experience their life become better not bitter. Man: You mean to say such experience is useful? Jesus: Yes. In every term, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards. Man: But still, why should we go through such tests? Why can’t we be free from problems? Jesus: Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems. Man: Frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don’t know where we are heading. Jesus: If you look outside you will not know where you are heading. Look inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight. Man: Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do? Jesus: Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead. You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock. Man: In tough times, how do you stay motivated? Jesus: Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing. Man: What surprises you about people? Jesus: When they suffer they ask, “why me? When they prosper, they never ask “Why me” Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth. Man: Sometimes I ask, who I am, why am I here. I can’t get the answer. Jesus: Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation. Man: How can I get the best out of life? Jesus: Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Man: One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered. Jesus: There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO. Man: Thank you for this wonderful chat. I am so happy to start the day with a new sense of inspiration. Jesus: Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don’t believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve not a problem to resolve. Trust me. Life is wonderful if you know how to live. Man: Thank you so much. Jesus: You are always welcome. Have a good day my friend.

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      Dreamrose G. Cimanes Perez OMG..I was just asking for a miracle,then the next post I saw is this!Thank you God for hearing my prayers...Some may think its coincidence,but for me its an answered prayer.Truly God works in mysterious ways!He uses channels in letting us know he hears every prayer.
      

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