long lost friend...
@Zelmarq (12607)
Cebu City, Philippines
December 28, 2008 5:01pm CST
I attended my friend's wedding last saturday and it was also a memorable wedding coz i saw a friend who have decided to leave us and stayed away from us for a long time and when i saw him there, theres so much joy and happiness and welcomed him with so much love and all. Its one of the best christmases that i ever had, we finally talked after the years that he was away. Its like having the prodigal son, he was ashamed of something that he has done that hurt us all, but past is past and at least all is forgiven and submitted to God.
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@amazingheart (781)
• Philippines
29 Dec 08
Hi Zelmarq! Forgive and forget, those qualities allowing you to be a human, no grudge, or animosity for a wrong doing. It is also a gift for yourself because it enables you to stop feeling painful feelings.And besides best way to heal is to forgive the person who hurt you.
There has no perfect, we all commit mistakes anyway.
Keep up the good work zelmarq!
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
29 Dec 08
it is true amazingheart that if one learns to forgive and forget, wounds heal.
however, there are instances when it just happens naturally. there is no effort exerted at all for the wounds to heal. this is more magical. i believe it is this one which has happened to our friend here.
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@williamjisir (22819)
• China
29 Dec 08
Hello Zelmarq. It is good to hear that you have met your long lost friend, which is very exciting. Yeah, you are right that we are supposed to be more forgiving to people who have done something wrong to us so long as they have the honesty to be friends with us. Let bygones be bygones, which is considered to be a nice virtue of us humans. You are so nice a lady, Zelmarq. I wish you Happy New Year in advance.
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@Zelmarq (12607)
• Cebu City, Philippines
1 Jan 09
We thought he was not coming but was just glad glad glad to see him on that specialday of his sister.
Have a nice day and take care!
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
31 Dec 08
It is so nice that you got to see your friend I am glad you went to the wedding. I know you missed seeing your family for the wedding I am glad it turned out so well.
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@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
1 Jan 09
honestly, i don't know or didn't know the exact detail of what happened. but i really have this inclination of why his leaving you all is such a big deal when in fact, there are a lot of persons who did leave us and some even never came back.. but then, here comes this person.. well, i now know.. maybe because of what he did, right?.. it was such a hurtful experience i guess. and i am learning from all the others experience. as it was said, learn from others (i'm serious, hehe).. but i guess, and you are right, past is past.. in Philippians says, forgetting what lies behind.. what he did, is nothing compared to what we are doing in secret also.. it so happened that he renounced it.. and i salute him for it.. he has the courage to do it, when most of us has not.. hehe.. but then, one thing i am so sure of this: when we are really a child of GOD, HE will really discipline us. and some may take time, and some recovers so easily. whatever the scenario, i thank GOD for THE YEAR THAT WAS.. a lot did i known. and i am praying that this year, it won't be me.. hehe.. bitaw, i am afraid now of the consequence of every wrong choices and every disobedient act that we will be doing. .. and so i have this NEW YEAR RESOULUTION: SPEND MORE TIME WITH THE LORD IN HIS WORD.. all are there.. Happy New YEar te... (nia pa diay PSP noh?.. hmmm, gasakit na pud ako dughan da.. i will be paying for what will not be mine.. hahai...)
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@Zelmarq (12607)
• Cebu City, Philippines
1 Jan 09
It was a painful thing of the past, i was hurt adn there were a lot of people who got hurt on the process and its a relief when I saw kuya jerry and bong hug each other. I know kuya jerry was deeply hurt about what he did.
We spent the new year with ate babes and we had a heart to heart talk with erna and, there were tears and ate gave us words of advice. I am praying that God will be the center of our lives for the coming years and our security in His love and not on people and emotions for they will surely fail us in the end.
And im praying to really seek God more and give more time reading and meditating on His word for guidance.
About the psp, well, i am not really excited about it. It was not something I would enjoy having. Maybe im not really interested with such games and so and so. All i can say is that while its there, make use of it and enjoy while its in your hands.hehehehehe
Have a nice day and take care jing.!
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@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
1 Jan 09
what i meant with the PSP is that it was not in my hands now. i turned it over to the owner who lost his one and he wanted us to repay it..and as i said, i will be paying in the air. it is in his hands.. hmm. i didn't even took a look at it. it hurts though. i could use the money to buy washing machine instead.. hehe. hahay..
well, i am glad that you both had a talk.. with kuya bong? or with ate erna alone.. well, whatever it is te, i know it is under management of HIM who knows all things.. there is really nothing that will ever happen to HIS child without HIS permission, and beyond to our bearing....well, i guess we all have a scar in our hearts.. as for me, i have a lot of them.. wehehe, by GOD's grace, i am still going.. hmmm..
with kuya jerry, we talked about it. but he said, he has really nothing against Kuya BOng. but who knows.. but he told me that night with a sincere voice and facial expression.. hmmm. i wonder.. but i guess, it's part of the YEAR THAT WAS.. today is the present!...wehehe..hahaha.. ggrrrrr. the PSP.. huhu...
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@missybear (11391)
• United States
28 Dec 08
That's good that you are such a forgiving person.
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@Zelmarq (12607)
• Cebu City, Philippines
28 Dec 08
yes, its important to let go of the past, we all make mistakes and we should forgive each others offenses.
@worldbestwriter2008 (1633)
• Philippines
28 Dec 08
yeah...i'm happy for you zelmarq..imagine for how many years of non communication then suddenly you'll gonna met him in an occasion ...not just ordinary occasion by special occasion.oh i think they are also friend with your friend who got wedding..i really like the story about your friendship. and it's really thru that time can heal the wound..
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@Zelmarq (12607)
• Cebu City, Philippines
28 Dec 08
he is the older brother of the bride. He expressed that he will not be able to come on that event but the sister requested him to sing for her as she wals the isle. And indeed, it pierced my heart and i was about to cry hearing him sing the entrance song. he is a great singer.
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
29 Dec 08
what an excitement there. you will feel the rushing of the blood as you behold the guy. you must have missed him so much already. all of us will have to go through this feeling once we come close to a person we hold dear and have not heard from him/her for a long while.
yes, all the ill feelings, all the hurt will just be gone with a sweep. no matter how much pain there was due to a wrong doing will all be forgotten. love is all forgiving, we cannot help it. it just happens that way. and the feeling is so good. savor the moment, zelmarq, it is not often that a feeling of this kind envelops us. have a good and prosperous new year, friend.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
29 Dec 08
Hi Zelmarq! I am glad to learn that you have found your long lost friend. Having seen your friend and rekindle the friendship once again is one of the best gift one could ever have this Christmas. I hope the fire of friendship between all of you will keep burning for a long time.
Happy New Year! God Bless..and take care always! Lovelots..faith210
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@michaeldadona (5684)
• Malaysia
29 Dec 08
Yeah...I still remember about that wedding day as you've mentioned in your recent discussion that you and your sister got to stay home for Christmas because you want to attend your friend's wedding ceremony. Where you have to let your mom and your auntie without you back to their home town.
Back to your point of discussion, he should thanks to you all for still maintain and highlight the harmonious way of life is much better than taking revenge. No point to put off flame with the burning fire. Matter of fact, he is in the state of "Excuse my French".
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@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
29 Dec 08
i have a lot of long lost friends. they are the reason why i am no longer a friendly person har har har. during my highschool days they force me to do things that is unbelievable. i admit that i am strong and can battle boxing three against me alone. so they always test my strenght. i dont want to meet or see them anymore. i almost killed someone from driving my dads car so fast that i ended up in the police station and they were all gone. i forgive and forget already but i have no interest to see them again
@celebratelifeh (1142)
• China
29 Dec 08
so..that's what's people said" friendship will be enhanced as the time goes by",
and time can fade away whatever hurt does, best wshies for your friendship.
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