I ran across an old box of letters and cards and numerous cards from my dear friend Helen Santos caught my attention. Helen, just like Ysay knew me very well even if I don’t really share what’s inside me. After that hospitalization incident, Helen was one of my callers and she only learned about what happened to me when she and her husband Jaytee read my blog.
Seeing her in the church last Sunday, I really felt how worried she was even if I assured her that I’m really ok. (maybe because my hospitalization concerns my heart, and her daughter cute little Hannah is into the same heart healing,too. And I may say Helen has been an expert when it comes to “heart conditions” as she had read various articles regarding the same.)
I can’t count how many times she hugged me, and it felt ssooooo gooooddd receiving tight hugggsss from her. And text messages/chat reminders from her that I have to follow the doctor’s advise were also overflowing.
I admire how Helen put her thoughts on all the cards she sent me. Hindi nakakasawang basahin. Reading the cards felt like she’s just beside you. Just to share you the most recent card I received on my birthday…
“Dearest Joyce, I wish I had a magic wand that I could wave in your direction and make everything “all better.” I wish I had a sprinkle of stardust that would erase every problem that’s come your way. If only I could get my hands on a magic lamp and rub it until a genie appeared. I would ask for an end to all your cares and the beginning of great happiness for you. I don’t really have any magic, but if deep feelings and warm thoughts can help, there’s definitely some wonder-working stuff headed your way.
Mare, you are simply a blessing! An amazing, wonderful blessing to every life you touched. For this, I praise and thank God for bringing into this world a beautiful creation that was molded in strength and wisdom… that is you.
I could not thank you enough for everything you have done for me and my family, especially for Hannah. Please know that I am eternally grateful for everything-for all the fasting, the prayers, kind words, hugs, comforting text messages and food, etc, etc, etc. You and your friends have so generously given to uplift Hannah during her most trying times. Thank you for interceding for me to get monetary support from those who became Hannah’s benefactor, too-Sir Joey and his Dad.
Sometimes Joyce, I just like looking at you because when I do, I see a beautiful woman who exudes a different light in her brown eyes. It is no wonder many gorgeous men (and kind-hearted, I hope) fall and pursue you.
Mare, I wish you all the best. I pray that God send forth his anointed one to shower you with great love and happiness in due time, someone who will take care of your heart…a man who will protect you and nurture you.
Dear, blessings are on your way. Please promise me that you will enjoy and savor them, ok. Dry your tears na ha?
I love you, Joyce. Happy, happy Birthday! God Bless you always! Shine on!-Love,Helen”
True friendship is rare on earth. It means identifying with someone in thought, heart and spirit. I’m so thankful to have true friends like Helen. A person who I will always remember not only by her name by my heart. I love you,too mare! Mwa!
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