I’m about to blog on an event that happened almost two months ago… how
So, there. After five or six weeks of groundwork, I finally woke up one day with everyone saying either happy birthday or dalaga na siya!. Yesss… November 8 na (but I consider myself to be yet a ’dalagita’, hindi pa dalaga. haha)
Everyone at home, including my relatives who came from different places, started dressing up at around 4 PM--- except mom and I. While she was busy with last-minute preparations, I had to shoot for my pre-debut AVP. Showbiz!
Some photos..
The four of us left home at around 6:40 PM
I was told that there were heavy raindrops before we arrived, but all glory be to God for not allowing the bad weather to push through (if it did, the event must’ve been a huge disaster!).
So at around 7, with the garden all-dried up and with everyone at hand already, the program launched with the entourage of those that are included in my list of 18 Symbolic Gifts, 18 Wishes, 18 Candles, and 18 Roses. They then formed a queue along with the path I would be taking.
MJ, my little bro, escorted me from the vehicle to the hall, in company with mom and dad.
It was such a humbling experience to be the core of a minute! Everyone was clapping and cheering as I walked down the alley of the garden and the aisle of the hall. After which, we sang the classic hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness. Wow, thank You, Lord, for eighteen wonderful years.. You are more than faithful to me!
After my parents gave their welcome remarks, my 18 Wishes spoke their hopes and prayers out. Afterwhich, some of my high school buddies from MCMC sang along with partner Micah as she sang Mata and Umbrella.
Grand Cotillion Dance. My surprise dance partner was daaaaad! :-D
Hence, it was also the Debutante-and-Father Dance.
Tito Bishop Ed gave the inspirational message. My request daw was irresistible, kaya he had no choice but to travel for four long hours to speak on my debut party. Hehe.
Weeks before the event: (a telephone conversation)
Jez: Hello Tito Ed! 18 na po ako. Mag-ddebut na po ako :)
Bsp: Ah, oo nga. Happy birthday, happy birthday!
Jez: Gusto ko po sana kayo ang mag-speak sa debut ko…
-----at ‘yun na nga----
Dinner after.
18 Candles’ Presentation --My deepest secrets were veiled off! Salamat ha, sana hindi ko nalang kayo sinama sa program. haha. JK. It was the funniest part of the event, sobra. Aliw.
18 Roses’ Presentation (Dance) --My hairstyle and make-up were tattered. Haha. Thank you, guys, for not stepping on my gown :-D
18 Symbolic Gifts’ Presentation. Each gift was unique and was obviously filled with deep thoughts and significance. The list were of couples who are being used by the Lord to fulfill His ideals in my life. Anyway, since isa lang ang ninang ko when I was dedicated to the Lord, sila na ang mga bago kong ninang at ninong :-D
And oh, I just had to blog about this-- Ptr.Phillip sent his message through a recorded video snippet all the way from the KSA! Vanj played it on Ate Cecille ( Ptr.Phil’s wife)’s cue.
Singing of the Traditional Birthday Song.
A Word from the Debutante.
I remember that my first line was like, “Salamat naman po at pinagsalita niyo ako. Kanina pa iba-iba yung nagsasalita, e birthday ko naman ‘to. haha”. Moreover, I also remember saying stuff like, “Ganito po ako ngayon, ginagawa ko ang mga bagay na ito, not because I am a pastor’s kid, or dahil I am not normal.. I do all these because I truly have encountered the Lord, at dahil I have really fallen in-love with Him…”.My speech was pretty long (I guess) as I've wanted to make the most of such opportunity to thank every significant person in my life, and to give glory to the Lord, above all. I may not have mentioned the names of all the persons that have contributed or have continually been contributing greatness and advancement in my life, but you know who you are --- I praise God for you! I can never boast on my own. Ako po ay bunga ng napakaraming tao na dumaan at dumaraan sa buhay ko. My life is an outgrowth of my Creator, my kin, and my JRC family.
Cheers for the 18 years of His goodness in me :-)
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9 comments:
ohh Sorry I thought you're about to celebrate your 18th palang! Anyways, BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY ATE JEZ!!!
Sana makapagbigay ka pa ng inspiration sa ibang tao and just keep spreading the word of our Lord.
Take Care!
Ui dalaga na sya. Hehe.
Belated happy birthday Jez. :)
Everything in your debut was beautiful, the venue, the motif, the program, the outfit, and most of all the debutant. :)
Keep on using your life for the greatest glory of God.
Take care!
God bless you :)
Aww Jez you're really beautiful talaga, inside and out. :) Belated happy birthday again! Super glad you had fun in your party!
big things await u jez! remain faithful (loyal) and faithful (full of faith) ;)
and oh, i sooo like purple 2! lead like a true royal! fly high... happiest birthday yet! ;p
Raiza: It's okay. Sobrang late ko na ksi na-post. haha. Thank you so much!
Jeru: Dalagita palang :-P Thank you for the appreciation. All credits goes to mom, and the Lord above all :)
Coreen: Aww.. That's so sweet. Thank you very much.
Rej: Those are my heart's desire as well. Thank you so much!
yun oh!
pinost din nia sa wakas! hehe
ang blog na pinakahihintay ng bayan!
lam mo dahil sa ngayon mo lang pinost yan, para tuloy kahapon ka lang nag-bday, hehe.
sa next debut mo sana makapunta na kam. . .hehe, joke!
aww.. best of luck in everything jez! happy 18th year! :D
Yeay!! You're so pretty :) Pink & purple (juz like mine) loveeeet! :D
haha, i could have enjoyed more listening to your speech. :)
you're really one blessed proncess :)
18 years and more, in service of our loving Creator ;)
The combination of the lace and violet design of your gown accentuates well your taste and radiates well the woman you'll be. For your future readers, be sure to take note of these debut motifs in preparation for your birthday party. Plan well and celebrate blissfully.
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