Happy 8th anniversary to VIRNIEL

Yap, yap, yap!
VIRNIEL stands for Virginia and Daniel. And today is our 8th anniversary as husband & wife!

Maybe it's time for a rewind:

Sept. 25, 1994 : Dan became my boyfriend (I was only 16 years old (turning 17) and he was 18 then). He's been my bf for four years although ours was more of a long-distance relationship. I was studying in Baguio and he was studying in Manila. But hey! It must be true that "absence makes the heart grow fonder." Thanks to JRS Express and LBC -- they bridged the distance between us. And of course, thanks to the phone booth at Baguio Convention Center. During those times that cell phones were not yet commonly used, I kept a lot of coins and used them for calling thru the public phone .

Our relationship led to marriage despite distance. Well, it was all because we trusted each other and we treasured every moment we spent together as a couple.

Nov. 26, 1998 : The marriage took place. I think this is the most important part of my life. Of course, the first few years of our marriage were like disasters -- we were on a trial-and-error stage. We were adjusting and all sorts of problems came. But, we're still here... iN fact our marriage and relationship got better and stronger when the kids came into our lives...

Now, here are reasons why I would never get tired of my husband:

1. He is my opposite -- my weakness is his strength and my strength is his weakness (COMPATIBILITY, that's what it is!)

2. He loves me more than anyone else... (Of course...)

3. I know since I was 16 years old that God gave him to me... It wasn't by coincidence that we met on a sunny afternoon on Sept. 25, 1994.

4. He's the only one who knows my secret (what is it? I don't even know it myself :-)

5. He's a perfect dad any child could ask for; he is a hands-on dad and a caring husband

6. He makes us (family) the center of his life. What else could I ask for?

To Han, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Iluvyousomuch -- that would never change !

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