9 Mornings, 1 Wish

There’s nothing merrier this season than being blessed each
day…

Earlier, I was engaged on one of
my life’s “firsts”, and I’m talking about the traditional Misa de Gallo. Yes,
you read it right. Check the time I’ve posted this.

Why one of my life’s “firsts’?
Simple… this would be the first time I’ve completed the Misa de Gallo, Simbang
Gabi as others call it. From last December 16 till earlier today, December 24,
I’ve accomplished attending the 9 mornings of ritual masses at exactly 4:30AM
at our village church (though I admit there were days I was late…).

The cold morning breeze did not
stop my intentions of attending the mass, nor did my usual laziness every after
I awoke. Dizziness attacked me a couple of times, but I fought back by singing,
together with the church choir. And to top it all, I’ve never done such a
thing, where I wake up that early – around 4:00AM or so – and prepare to go to
church. I did all of that… for my sacrifices, I know, will be worth it.

Of course, there is a reason
behind all of these. I was teased by the “fact” of this belief, for even before
it was believed by many to be true, that once you’ve completed this 9 morning
ritual masses, you can have a wish – and it will come true!

And yes, I have a wish. But I
won’t say it here. Well, it’s not for me anyway. It’s for someone dear to me,
someone whose existence has been a very wonderful blessing in my life. And in
return for that someone’s magical blessing to me, I dedicate to that someone
this wish. Though I know this is not enough, returning the favor in this little
way is the only thing I can offer right now. I hope Jesus grants this wish…

And for that someone, YOU KNOW
WHO YOU ARE… if only words could express how much thankful I am for having you
beside me. Have a blessed Christmas! Cheers!

I guess I’m really blessed each
day, aren’t I?