When Friends Meet, Hearts Warm
January was a rough month – hearts were daunted by the eruption of Taal Volcano, the outbreak of Corona Virus, the regional conflicts between US and Iran, the Australian bush fires, and many more tragedies. None of these, however, held back brods and sisses from rejoicing life, love, and friendship together.
Last February 13, 2020, Sis Lisa and Brod Primo hosted the first quarter fellowship of BES-HNS Members. Approximately, a hundred Brods and Sis along with their significant others gathered at the Makati Sports Club to celebrate the first quarter birthdays and Valentine’s Day. Graced by the presence of dear friends they rarely see, the brothers and sisters were very excited, very thrilled.
The comrades enjoyed a sumptuous feast of native Filipino dishes and delicacies like okoy, inihaw na bangus, kare-kare, leche flan, tibok-tibok, ginataang bilo-bilo, and suman, while listening to serenades from a live band, Pisces and Virgo. The old pals danced, sang, and laughed throughout the night.
There were exchanges of “How have you been”. Some said they’re well. Some were not due to deteriorating health or passing of a loveones.They showed heartwarming kindness and compassion like real families.
This group of friends rarely sees each other, yet when they do, everything feels so natural – like home. The friendship they have is a wonderful blessing that not everyone is lucky enough to receive.
The party started at 5:30 p.m. and ended at nearly midnight, unquestionably lasted longer than expected. It seemed that no one wanted to end the sublime bonding. Who would want such a great night to stop, anyway?
This Valentine’s Day, the hearts that were broken and daunted by the tragedies of January were repaired and emboldened by the remarkable moments brought upon by friendship. It was indeed “a night to cherish and reminisce for many years”, as said by Sis Tess Andres, and “truly more than a fun-filled evening but a love-filled night”, as stated by Sis Evie Yoro. Surely, when friends meet, hearts warm.
