When it rains, it pours.

That’s how Flip’s mother described to me how this sudden gush of blessings have been pouring in their family.

I was in Iloilo this weekend to attend the graduations of Hazel, my cousin, from Nursing at Saint Paul’s University and Ann-Ann, Flip’s sister, also from Nursing at CPU. On my way to Iloilo, in the middle of the sea, Flip texted me that his brother passed the bar exam. I was so happy for his brother and for their family. I almost never expected the way I felt some moments after learning the good news. I was overwhelmingly proud that my boyfriend’s brother has just become a lawyer! I guess when one is lovingly devoted to someone, the heart shares the victories, the joys, as well as the pains. But at that moment, it was definitely victory and joy. I was seating next to my cousin, aunts and uncle in the boat and without any reservations, I excitedly told them that Flip’s brother has passed the bar exam. They said their congratulations and I can’t help but feel the joy upon seeing their eyes lighting up in awe. I felt so proud of Flip’s family, of his brother. At times I asked myself if it’s right to feel so proud, so happy, so excited, everything so overwhelmingly felt, for a certain family whom I’m not related to, except for the fact that it’s my boyfriend’s. I mean, we’re not really related, biologically and legally speaking, and in the back of my mind was the thought that maybe I’m already crossing the limits. But I just feel so..somewhat “at home” just thinking about Flip and his family. Haaayyy… What the heck, enough of the cornyness and mushy talks. Flip flips my heart over so I guess I have the right to be flippingly happy when he and his family is happy. Hehe

The day before Flip’s brother’s bar exam result was released, it was also his father’s birthday. The day after would be his sister’s college graduation. And Flip would also be starting his internship in Medicine the week after. It was a series of blessings and I’m really enliven seeing how happy it all made Flip’s parents.

It was quite a nice time visiting Iloilo last weekend. My cousin Dennis also came and I’m glad Flip and I got to spent some time with him in Iloilo since he barely travels. hehe It was also nice that Flip and I got to spend some time with Keith, Flip’s other brother who visited from Manila. The visit to Iloilo was mainly for graduations, but I got to witness joyous moments for families and learned that blessings never cease and they definitely never cease to change the future to one that’s bright and hopeful. And at times, as I witnessed it, when it rains of blessings, it pours.

Sorry if this blog is kinda “word-bumpy” in the end, right now I’m really just trying to make my eyes stay open. Thankfully my mind still functions. But it’s giving up on me anytime now. Sooo sleepy. So good night for now.

~ by Michelle on March 31, 2008.