ANSWERED PRAYER

For the past days, I find it so hard going to sleep without thinking about the mess that I was in. Ever since I found out about the so called "back stabbing" issue of my friends, I never fail to head back to bed with a heavy heart. And same thing in the morning, when I wake up the next day. Every day when I try to open my eyes and to reality, I always wish to just go back to sleep;to not face the day ahead of me; to not going to school knowing that I am avoiding some people. But then again, I know that it's inevitable!

It's utterly contrary to reason not to face the blinding reality ahead. I know I can't go on forever escaping their presence. For the moment, it's the least to take place since I happen to have the same classes with them, all of it (classes) in fact! That's why, every hour I spent in school seems to drench me with pain and sadness. The thought of us not being able to act like the way we used to pains me so much. Sadness would always creep up inside me the moment reality would dawn on me like thunder, OUR FRIENDSHIP WAS STAINED!

Though in my mind I'm doubtful if we would still be able to end this unwanted battle among us, still in my heart I know, and I'm sure that there is still hope for all of us. As long as I keep on hanging to the friendship I once had with them and as long as I don't grow tired praying to God, I believe that in the long run, all of us would wake up from this nightmare!

True enough, we did! All of us finally have awaken from the deep slumber we were in. Yesterday, at around eight in the evening, in the four corners of the newsroom of the DYAR, the "battle" was ended!

We all said what we have and wanted to say. Misunderstandings were straightened up, realizations were made, forgiveness' were asked and willingly accepted as well, and at the last moment, friendship was rekindled.

At last, the heavy load I'm carrying within my heart was gone. My clouded vision seems to be clearer than before. It's like I was finally able to breathe again, naturally, freely. The tears we shed seem to wash away the hurt and pain I have been taking along with me for the past days. It was replaced with the comfort and relief brought about by the hugs and sorrys we've exchanged.

That moment I had with my friends was one of the few turning points I had in my more than twenty years of existence. My experience with them intensified my belief in friendship. And moreover, it strengthen the faith I have in God.

Now I can say that it's all worth it! I'm so glad I kept hanging on to our friendship,and that I never loose my hope that in God's time, everything will be alright. And more than that, I'm so thankful that I never stopped praying to God.

Truly, it pays to pray and let "Him" take control of everything! Truly, God's answers are way better than ours!!!

P.S. --- To the "people" who prayed for our friendship to be save, thank you! You knOw who you are... :)

xoxo,

Mae =)