40 years and beyond.

My parents recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary... what a blessing! Who would have thought that we would be celebrating such a milestone... time flies so fast. Especially when I think about how they almost didn't make it, but God really has a great plan for each family. He brings the right people and opportunities at the right time. You just have to trust and put your faith in Him and He will do the rest. 

This was my parents more than 40 years ago. Groovy diba?

Santi and I just a few days (or weeks) after we became a couple. Still very much slim. haha!

Santi and I are going on our 4th year this December... still a long, long way to go... and still a lot more things to learn and experience as a couple, as parents and as a family. There are so many things going on in our family that I am so blessed to have. Santi and I are not free from problems, but we are very happy with the direction of how our family is going.

I remember a few weeks back I thought to myself "Tumaya kaya ako sa lotto (why don't I try my luck with the lottery)," but I did not push through with buying that ticket (the cash prize wasn't big enough, kidding!) because a voice inside me said... what for? God knows the desires of our hearts and exactly what we need. He will take care of everything because He only wants the best for us... and true enough, God has never let me and my family down. He has truly shown us how clinging on to Him will bless our lives a hundred times over.

And I guess my parents have had the exact same faith for so many years and that is why they were able to reach their 40th wedding anniversary and are still going strong on to 50 years and more :) I can only wish and hope for the same.

My parents, Frank & Gerry and their growing family.:) 5 kids, 2 in-laws and 6 grandchildren.. and counting...