First time ko mag alay-lakad for the feast of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, i can't believe that I had walked that far, Imagine!, i walked from New Manila to Antipolo. When we were about to reach Pasig City, my feet were aching,may "paltos" na ang left foot ko sa talampakan! How cruel!. Pero naisip ko na this is a challenge to my faith, if I gave up I did not trust the Lord, so I insist to continue walking. I did not mind Turok's urge to let me quit, because he thought that we cannot make it. Janeth and Julie was also demanding in the middle of our walk, we kept on telling Turok to stop for a while so we can gain a little energy to walk again. We rest for number of times that's why we were left behind by are neighbors, they walk fast. Turok was arguing with us, he told us that he could have been there already if we did not join, we were too slow, and we kept on resting.
To forget the pain in my feet, I kept on singing and joking so we can’t feel the pain it brings. Janeth, Turok and Julie will laugh with me, and those laughs are really priceless. It’s very rare that we have bonding because most of us are really busy with school and work. Turok and I had time to chill and talk, we talked about his love affairs, and his only love. He was funny that he would even talk with actions. So cute: D I told him my plans in life, my goals, same way with him, He told me that he wants to graduate and College and find a stable job. He looks forward in working abroad.
The pain in my feet becomes worst when we were in the high part of Antipolo; I kept on tolerating the pain because we were near the church. We hold Turok’s arm so I can have force to walk. I can feel Julie and Janeth were also at there worst already. When we were about to reach the church, I felt like I can’t stand the pain, as if there were someone trying to pull me , but I did not let myself stop, I did my bets to reach the place. I don’t want to disappoint myself. At 2am we reached Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, it felt so good; I was amazed with myself because I did such sacrifice like this. We entered the church and do say our own prayers, I wished for one thing, and that is to keep my family away from any sickness. That's all I wanted, not any material thing , just safety for my family will make any sacrifice worthwhile. I lied in the floor with my friends and I did my best to say my prayer despite of my eagerness to sleep and rest. I still want to go around the church but I'm really sleepy and tired.Truly it was an unforgettable experience. The pain was all worth it, because I know it’s for my faith and my Lord. See you next year!
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, pray for us.
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