Sunday, July 20, 2008

An Advance and Unexpected Birthday Gift


My Parents really know me well...So well!
For the past three days, i am not feeling really good.
Not in the mood for talks...not in the mood for anything.
I felt like i just wanted some space...a time to just be myself, to observe things and people around me...and enjoy "silence". I turned my phone off...unless i know i would be really receiving important messages and i did not check my emails and friendster. I asked my dear friend to check my email though for some important messages (just in case there would be)
At home, i tried to be casual...but really not in the mood for some talk. I don't have any problems with my parents or with anybody if that's what other people might think.
I am just currently in the mood of "wanting to be silent."
As a 'usual me', i just keep everything to myself especially my thoughts.

But my parents who are also my bestfriends
surprised me today.

I am not telling anything
But of course they noticed I am not in a good mood
And they did not ask me anything about it either...respecting my privacy.


Here's what they did:

At 5pm My mom asked me to dress up. She said "we're going for a grocery."
So lazily, i changed into casual clothes...

At 6pm we arrived at the place.
I saw a huge banner "Gary Valenciano, Live"
My dad got us front row seats!
he also gave me a fully wrapped Gary V's latest Album "Rebirth"

I was speechless!

After the concert:
-was able to get Gary V's autograph and lots of photos
-was able to have a short conversation with him. (we talked about "faith") He's Christian too that's why I am supporting him and I am loving all his songs.
- was able to thank him for being a role model and for being an Ambassador of Faith, sharing the gospel through his songs. He's the first National Unicef Ambassador of Goodwill to Philippines for your information.

All i can say is: He's really very approachable and accommodating. A really good person...nothing fake about him...and he still dances so GREAT! He's Mr. Pure Energy after all.

I first met him 1996 in his "Shout for Joy" concert. Then i saw him couple of times in our church...and he still looks the same after all these years! Wow!

This time, i saw his children too and his wife. (what a loving family!)


I arrived home with a satisfied smile...but still speechless

Mama and Papa...thank you!

I am feeling fine now...but Gary's "Only hope" bring tears to my eyes.
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Currently listening to Gary's version of Lean on Me and Stand by Me. I love both songs. Two of my favorites. Gary's version is different...more upbeat and faster...and i love it more! Great for long drives.



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