Theirs is a love story born in an environment where healing and restoration happen. Little did they know that they would be each other’s life extension, for better and for worse.
They were classmates in Med School and Dave clearly remembers that day he first laid eyes on her. It was to be a day where destiny meets its intended. He described that day like it only happened yesterday. Joanne was wearing a light blue sleeveless blouse, with black shades and he didn’t fail to add that she was “fashionably late” as well.J Yet to him, she was just right on time.
But his bubble of hope quickly burst when he found out that the girl of his dreams was no longer free. Though it discouraged him at first, it was not to be the end of his pursuit. He prayed and waited in silence. In his heart he knew, she is the one and if God was in favor of what his heart tells him, He will make a way.
Not long after, the heavens heard him. Dave couldn’t contain his excitement and wasting no time, he proceeded to plan his next steps.
Strategy number one was to impress the woman of his dreams. He strived hard in class, thinking that Joann would fall for someone who has a good head on his shoulders. But his plan quickly backfired as it turned out Joann is one smart lass and highly competitive too. She resented David’s show of intelligence and saw it as an attempt to compete with her.
Not to be discouraged easily. David proceeded to strategy number 2. Thinking that the way to a woman’s heart is by making her laugh, Dave acquired the art of being a stand-up comedian. Researching every joke he could find, learning the perfect timing and rebranding himself as the all-Filipino, witty and humorous, guy-next-door. He was a hit. Everybody laughed at his jokes…except the one person whom all the effort was for.
Realizing that he was running out of options, David tried one last attempt at winning Joann’s heart. Strategy number 3 was to be his last. If this didn’t work out, he was ready to admit defeat and quietly move on through the rest of Med School, all the while being tortured of seeing Joann so out of reach from him.
He decided to be himself. David Marcos. A hard-working, self-reliant Medical Student who was head over heels in love with someone he thought might just not be the right one for him.
And miracle of miracles, just when David was starting to lose hope, Joann finally took notice of him. You see, Joann is not the typical girl who falls for false pretenses. She is a beautiful woman, inside and out, and she would much rather be with someone who is his own person.
And even if David is not blessed with the body of Chris Hemsworth nor with the looks of Robert Pattinson ( in David’s own words), He has won the best girl any man could ever ask for.
The rest of the story, so they say, is history. And yes, with ten years of love and devotion, this couple has indeed made history worthy to share to their children and grandchildren.
I feel honored to have been part of their story, however short my part was. I was blessed and inspired by their devotion and faith.
Indeed, when God writes your love story, trust that everything will turn out beautiful. It will be the perfect match just like David and Joann MARCOS.
They were classmates in Med School and Dave clearly remembers that day he first laid eyes on her. It was to be a day where destiny meets its intended. He described that day like it only happened yesterday. Joanne was wearing a light blue sleeveless blouse, with black shades and he didn’t fail to add that she was “fashionably late” as well.J Yet to him, she was just right on time.
But his bubble of hope quickly burst when he found out that the girl of his dreams was no longer free. Though it discouraged him at first, it was not to be the end of his pursuit. He prayed and waited in silence. In his heart he knew, she is the one and if God was in favor of what his heart tells him, He will make a way.
Not long after, the heavens heard him. Dave couldn’t contain his excitement and wasting no time, he proceeded to plan his next steps.
Strategy number one was to impress the woman of his dreams. He strived hard in class, thinking that Joann would fall for someone who has a good head on his shoulders. But his plan quickly backfired as it turned out Joann is one smart lass and highly competitive too. She resented David’s show of intelligence and saw it as an attempt to compete with her.
Not to be discouraged easily. David proceeded to strategy number 2. Thinking that the way to a woman’s heart is by making her laugh, Dave acquired the art of being a stand-up comedian. Researching every joke he could find, learning the perfect timing and rebranding himself as the all-Filipino, witty and humorous, guy-next-door. He was a hit. Everybody laughed at his jokes…except the one person whom all the effort was for.
Realizing that he was running out of options, David tried one last attempt at winning Joann’s heart. Strategy number 3 was to be his last. If this didn’t work out, he was ready to admit defeat and quietly move on through the rest of Med School, all the while being tortured of seeing Joann so out of reach from him.
He decided to be himself. David Marcos. A hard-working, self-reliant Medical Student who was head over heels in love with someone he thought might just not be the right one for him.
And miracle of miracles, just when David was starting to lose hope, Joann finally took notice of him. You see, Joann is not the typical girl who falls for false pretenses. She is a beautiful woman, inside and out, and she would much rather be with someone who is his own person.
And even if David is not blessed with the body of Chris Hemsworth nor with the looks of Robert Pattinson ( in David’s own words), He has won the best girl any man could ever ask for.
The rest of the story, so they say, is history. And yes, with ten years of love and devotion, this couple has indeed made history worthy to share to their children and grandchildren.
I feel honored to have been part of their story, however short my part was. I was blessed and inspired by their devotion and faith.
Indeed, when God writes your love story, trust that everything will turn out beautiful. It will be the perfect match just like David and Joann MARCOS.