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L'amour @ 24

Bound to start life anew together

My name is Eve. Hear my story about how I met Adam... I mean, the Adam of my life.
My friends used to tease me by asking, "Eve, where's Adam?" And I would answer them, "Oh, he must be there somewhere, sitting on top of the tree!"

That was more than 24 years ago! I never had the slightest thought that Adam would eventually come and get me! I was about to believe that I was endowed with the gift of single blessedness at the age of 28! I never thought I'd find him. Oooppps... erratum... I never thought he'd find me.


I remember our Pastor preaching on the ever exciting and favorite topic of single men and women in church, Love, Courtship and Marriage. Citing the verse, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you (Matt 6:33), he said something like, "As you walk to serve the Lord, just fix your eyes above. If your God's best does the same, in His own perfect time, God will allow your paths to meet without both of you knowing it." Excited to discern His will, if indeed, He has reserved His best for me, I faithfully did what the Pastor said. Just continue walking and serving while looking on things above, fixing my eyes upon Jesus, prayerfully asking the question, "Lord, do you really have the best for me? Who could he be?" 

While most of my dorm mates would prod me into socializing to meet people by attending parties, as a single lady, inspired by Matthew 6:33, I found it more fulfilling to serve in my own capacity. How? Well, I found my ministry in serving tables and washing dishes before and after lunch fellowships on Sundays; in assisting married ladies as they cooked for lunch (praying that the rice would cook perfectly fast when we cook for a second batch); joining the Visitation Team to share God's Word from house to house in various neighborhoods and communities. I also attended Bible studies and enjoyed the fellowship of young people, single and married men and women in our church. As I kept myself busy in the work of the Lord, little did I know that God, in His own perfect way, was also preparing Adam to meet me.

Ehem... Adam? Oh yes, the Adam of my life, God's very best for me! A new member in church then, he became involved in the school ministry as full time teacher. We didn't know each other at first, but God had His own special way of allowing us to fellowship and know each other better. 

Truly, God works amazingly in the lives of His children! We may not realize how He works miracles and wonders, simultaneously in the hearts and minds of men, but He does. He did... for Adam and me! And when He works, it couldn't go wrong. He works so perfectly, nothing can thwart His plan and will, defying physical disabilities (I sustained a fracture one week before our wedding day) and seeming constraints. All praises and glory to Him who specializes in making everything beautiful in His time that Adam and I could only succumb to His will, that is... to be united together in the bonds of matrimony, one perfect day, 24 years ago... such happiness!

Oh, by the way, Billy is his name. 
Bound to start life anew together
If you would like to read the story behind the wedding photo, click here.
Through the years
A blessed Sunday to all!
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  1. Hi Eve,

    Wonderful story and a well-written one, at that.
    You don't know me, for sure, but I am "your Adam's" colleague at the CAS, UPLB and we are FBmates, hence, my access to this blog.

    Congratulations!
    Bini (Dizon)

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    1. Hi Bini, thank you for your kind comment and for dropping by. Hope to see you back!

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  2. What a sweet and romantic story Eve. Congratulations to the both of you - you look very happy. :-)

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  3. thank you for sharing your story... you have all the reasons to celebrate... happy A!

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    1. Thanks, Malou, and welcome home! Relish the time with loved ones and friends in your hometown!

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  4. Hi Eve, my husband and I were married a week after you, Sept. 9, 1989! Congrats on your 24th anniversary, what a sweet story. God is good. : )

    Cathy (visiting from the Unite link-up)

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    1. Thank you so much, Cathy! Happy anniv to you, too! So glad you dropped by! Hope to see you back!

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  5. What a beautiful story! Congrats on celebrating 24 years of marriage! I can think of nothing more inspiring to read at Inspire Me Monday this week! :-)

    I'm delighted you've found us and hope you'll join us later this week for Friendship Friday as well.

    Have a beautiful week filled with God's blessings!

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    1. Thank you for dropping by! I was glad to join the link up. Will definitely be linking back again. Hope to see you again here, too! A blessed week ahead!

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  6. Congratulations...24 years is amazing!

    Thanks so much for linking up with The Great Blog Train!

    Laura @ Mice in the Kitchen
    http://www.miceinthekitchen.com/

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  7. Hi! Coming from the The Great Blog Train!
    New GFC follower.

    Luanne
    Spiced Palette Designs

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    1. Hi Luanne, thank you for dropping by and for following this site. Visiting yours now.

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  8. What a great love story God created for you! Happy 24! Thank you for sharing your story at Fluster's Creative Muster. Now that you found our party I hope that you'll continue to join us every Tuesday evening.

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    1. Thanks, Robin :) Yes, would gladly join the other link ups. Will certainly see you there!

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  9. What a beautiful story of waiting on the Lord and allowing Him to provide you with the best. You are such a beautiful couple and I know the Lord has blessed you both with each other.

    Thank you for linking up on the Counting Our Blessings Tuesday link up. I always look so forward to seeing your post as I'm sure my readers do, too.

    Many blessings - Julie

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    1. Thank you for dropping by, Julie. Yes, God indeed has blessed us all these years. May you be at your best for God always! Cheers!

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  10. Very Cute! Thanks so much for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist.
    Happy Tuesday! Come on over and share your latest posts.
    http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/2013/09/tuesdays-with-twist-23.html

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    1. I'm so sorry having missed replying to your comment, Mary. I miss blogging for so long. Celebrating again.

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