yuanfen (completed)

waves

In a while, in a word,
Every moment now returns.
For a while, seen or heard,
How each memory softly burns.
Facing you who brings me new tomorrows,
I thank God for yesterdays,
How they led me to this very hour,
How they led me to this place...

Every touch, every smile,
You have given me in care.
Keep in heart, always I'll,
Now be treasuring everywhere.
And if life should come to just one question,
Do I hold this moment true?
No trace of sadness,
Always with gladness...
'I DO...'

Now a song that speaks of now and ever,
Beckons me to someone new,
Unexpected, unexplored, unseen,
Filled with promise coming through.
In a while, in a word,
You and I forever change,
Love so clear, never blurred,
Has me feeling wondrous, strange,
And if life should come to just one question,
Do I face each moment true?
No trace of sadness, always with gladness,
'I DO...'

Never with sadness...
Always with gladness...
'I...DO....'

(Two Words, Lea Salonga)

Chuck said....

Let me give you a little trivia...when we first "met", I didn't like you. But I didn't have much choice because I was in a coma. When I "came back" and really had time to look at you and get to know you, then I realized that you were the one for me. Many people have come and gone in my life but you, your presence in my life is something I did not want to lose. I yearned for you in those years I spent "alone" in the States. I didn't really like being cared for. I liked my independence. But, your care and attention to detail for a stranger like me was really admirable. Like many other thankless jobs, you showed dedication and passion for your work and for me. Thank you my Deiodrea, I will will be forever grateful for staying on even if you had to deal with my bad moods and bad tummy.

"Love, wag na tayo bibili ng squash ever again, ha?"

Traditionally, wedding vows go like this...let me add to them:

To have and to hold – I now have you and I will hold on and not let go

From this day forward – until forever and beyond

For better, for worse – in good times and most specially in bad

For richer, for poorer – we will share in the riches of our lives

In sickness and in health – I promise to take care of you like how you take care of me; bad tummy and all

Until death do us part – I will hold on to the promise that we have now until my last breath and beyond

I love you my, Deiondrea Giannina Capili Faulkner. My forever.

Dei said...

"Wag ka mag-alala, I didn't order the squash soup for the reception..."

Out of all the patients I've handled, you, my Richard Emmanuel Faulkner, had the most impact on me. Never had I imagined myself working as a private nurse to a generous man and family. I, and my family, will be forever grateful to your family for all your support and love for us. Thank you. My Chuck, you were always there through my ups and downs. The many stories I shared with you during your comatose months was my heart speaking out. Even if I wasn't sure if you would ever respond or come out of your coma, I told you what I felt deep down inside -- My joys, frustrations, heartaches, pains, everything....and somehow, when you stared at me during those weeks when you first "returned" assured me that yes, you were there and that you understood, you cared.

Nanay said that you are my yuanfen, my duyen, my destiny, ikaw ang aking tadhana. You came unexpectedly.  Like the waves of the ocean that either come in calmly or crash and crumble to the shore sometimes unexpectedly, you still returned, you still came back. I was waiting for you, Chuck. I've always been waiting for your return, Champ. Always. I love you, my Richard Emmanuel Faulkner. My champ.