It has almost been a month since my Ditsi got married and it still feels strange not to have her around here at home. I guess it hasn't completely sunk in yet that she's now a wife living in a far away city. Although we still get to talk often over the phone, things are just different now. But it is of course good that she's now embarking a new chapter in her life. And thank God that she's not alone for she's found the one she'll spend the rest of her life with in the person of the newest member of our family, Ahia Alwin. Anyway, I had the privilege to give a speech on their wedding day last February 7 during the reception. Just thought of sharing it on this blog so here it goes...
For the past few months especially during the weeks leading up to this day, I’ve been trying so hard to suppress my feelings about how things will inevitably change from this day onward. Chiche, you know how special and unique our family is especially our strong bond as sisters. Now that you have a new life ahead of you, it’s quite hard to accept that my roommate for almost 12years is going to be 4hrs away from home. Our Ditsi, who has the most generous heart and everybody’s go-to girl will now have a new role as a wife to Ahia Alwin, and soon, in God’s perfect time, a mother to your future children. If only I can take back my words when I told you that you were OVERSTAYING. Well, that was absolutely a joke. How I wish we can be together longer so we can still go shopping when there’s a big sale or guiltlessly eat junk foods at night or go to the gym so we can eat more or just travel somewhere and as usual, you shoulder all the expenses. These things I will surely miss doing with you. But I think what I will miss the most is our heart to heart talks at midnight in our queen-size bed. With the lights turned off and our eyes closed, we would just talk about anything. As Alanis Morissette puts it “You’re the best listener that I’ve ever met”. Really, you’ve always been all ears whenever I need to let my excitement or disappointment come out so I can normally breathe again. You’re the one who’d always encourage me to pursue my dreams because you believe in me. It’s quite ironic that what I’ve really learned from you is how to be content in life. You did not waste time chasing your dream career but instead, you worked hard on the opportunity that was laid before you. I will always admire you for that and for the many wonderful things that you are. You’ll always be one of the people I’ll look up to. I love you Chiche and I’m so grateful that God gave you a hand to have and to hold for the rest of your life. Ahia Alwin, I want to take this chance to let you know that we’re more than happy that we’re gaining another brother. The first time we met, you were very shy but easy to talk to. Eventually, through your effort to drive all the way from Pampanga to Batangas everytime there’s a special occasion, we’ve managed to feel comftable having you around. Mommy would even often say, “approved” and “sya na”. And true enough, we all knew right then that you’d be the right husband for Chiche. They say that opposites attract but I believe your story is more than that. It’s definitely God who handpicked you for Chiche and made your paths cross. It was not out of a mere accident that brought us all here in this wonderful celebration. I pray that you will take good care of our dear sister who is God’s precious gift to our family, and now to you. Well I don’t really want to get too sentimental so before I end my lengthy speech, I’ve listed some words of advice to the groom. Ahia Alwin, can you please repeat this after me; A HAPPY WIFE, MEANS A HAPPY LIFE. If you believe that, please listen carefully: 1. I assume you don’t know about this yet but allow me to be a spoiler tonight, Chiche loves to sing. She’s really serious about hitting the high notes in the shower every single day. So when you hear a blaring sound early in the morning, don’t panic - it’s just your wife taking a bath. 2. Your wife loves to keep an active lifestyle. I hope you will make time to exercise with her; either you go to the gym or go shopping together. Yup, shopping is a form of exercise! And don’t worry, she loves the cheap stuff! 3. Please don’t get annoyed if she asks you too much when deciding on petty things. It’s just her way of letting you know that your opinion matters to her. 4. As a new homemaker, I’m sure the first thing she’ll do for you is cook. I hope you’ll be honest enough to tell her when the food is too salty, too sweet or just bland. She’d really appreciate constructive criticism since she’s the kind who’d want to give the best for her loved ones. And of course, only the best for her “lovey”. 5. Whenever you get into an argument, don’t be fooled by her tough chick image. She may get really really mad at times, but it only takes a simple sorry and a tight hug to appease her anger. I don’t know how she does it but she easily forgives and forgets. 6. Lastly, whenever she wants to come home to Batangas because she misses her family and friends so much, let her go. But please, don’t let her go alone. Make it a point that you will always drive for her or vice versa. Remember that from this day on, you and Chiche will always have a family to come home to in Batangas. Well I guess there will be more surprising things that you’ll discover about each other in the years to come. I’m really excited about the adventures you’ll have as husband and wife. Ahia Alwin and Chiche, I hope and pray that no matter what happens, you will always choose to LOVE each other. And with that I mean the kind of love that our Lord Jesus gave us – selfless, sacrificial and unconditional. I invite everyone to raise your glass and repeat after me, A HAPPY LIFE MEANS A HAPPY HUSBAND AND WIFE! Cheers to the newlyweds! =)
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