A GRANTED BIRTHDAY WISH

This happened really long time ago but I want to share this story over again.

It was a week before my 18th Birthday. My mother already told me that we have no money to celebrate it. I knew our situation but never I lose hope.

The night before I went home to Hagonoy, I prayed to God in tears. I told God that it is my dream to have a debut. I never asked God much than a pitcher of orange juice and 1kilo of pancit for the occassion. I just wanted to enjoy that day with my family and close friends.

Then when I reached the "kabayanan" I saw my parents walking towards the church. I ran after them. When they saw me, my mother told me to go home immediately because "Sweetheart" was there. Sweetheart is my favorite aunt, she is almost a mom to me. I hurried home.

I went inside my grandparent's place and there was my aunt directing to go up the room. Without any question, I followed. On the room of my grandparents, 5-gowns were lying on the bed. I was shocked. I was speechless. I was overwhelmed. My cousin told me to fit the gown. I hold one gown and said to myself "I liked it but it wont fit me" but when I wore it. It was like mine. I was teary-eyed. Then we prepared the invitations and the list of 18-roses and 18-candles.

Then I realized, it was not a simple celebration. It was more than a dream come true. God answered my prayer and I am thankful up to now.