My Sister's Wedding

I went home to my place in Iloilo City last September 12 to 14 to attend my younger sister's wedding. I had to be there as I was the matron of honor and I didn't want to miss a very important occasion for our family. I brought along my two kids who were just as excited as I am to see their Tita and Lola Beck once again. A big part of my baggage were the giveaways which I was assigned to buy in Davao City. Unfortunately, my husband could not make it as he is working overseas.

The wedding was a much-awaited one as my sister, Tina, is already in her late 30's. It was really meant to be. Tina and her husband, Boboy, are both mature people who have found love, I must say, at just about the right time. Both have enjoyed their singlehood to the fullest and are now prepared to settle down as a couple.

My Nanay had been praying for a partner for Tina. I guess all mothers want their children to settle down and have kids of their own. And God has blessed my sister because of all the good deeds she has done all these years. She has been well rewarded both in her professional career as a banker and now, in her personal life. And we are all so happy that she has found a man to call her own.

The ceremony was on a Saturday afternoon and we flew from Davao early that morning. It felt great to be home again after more than a year. I think I haven't mentioned before that I'm a true blue Ilongga who grew up in the City of Iloilo so I always look forward to every chance that I can go home and visit my mother, relatives and friends.

Weddings are always an opportunity to get together with family and friends. And what made the event special was three close relatives -- one from Manila and two from the U.S. came just to be with us. Our second cousin Fr. Nestie Gungon (from Manila) officiated the wedding ceremony while Tita Tess and Kuya Romy (from California) were the primary sponsors.

Our three days flew so fast but it was worth the trip. What matters is my kids and I were able to share my sister's very special moment. Congratulations and best wishes again, Tina and Boboy and may God bless you with a happy life and kids of your own.