First Date

After Jesus transformed my life, I had my FIRST ever date with my parents both with whom I really didn't have any relationship. I told them about my past and what God did in my life to save me, forgive me and then free me. 


It was a nerve-racking evening, really. To confess everything to your parents? Goodness! Twice I almost backed out. During dinner I was losing it, it was too reality for me. I couldn't confess everything. I was about to excuse myself to go to the bathroom when I noticed my bible in my bag. It was opened on a verse that I highlighted in the past.




"So do not fear, for I am with you..." Isaiah 41:10




I was instantly filled with courage and a strong desire to tell them who is this Jesus that breaks chains and heals lives.

at my favorite me-time place
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Burgos Circle

During coffee, it was now Papa who was losing it. I was afraid his facial veins would pop out from stress and anger as he listened to me confess my story. I was starting to become discouraged when I noticed the fourth chair in our table. It was empty. Its emptiness speaks volumes. 


I remembered I wasn't alone.

The evening ended with a start. 

♫ ♪ This could be the start

Of something new

It feels so right

To be here with you ..oh

And now ... looking in your eyes

I feel in my heart

The start of something new ♫ ♪