It was a magical night. It was a night where I witnessed a girl who transformed into a beautiful young lady. Just like a butterfly coming out from its cocoon, so did Eudelyn Faye became one of the more stunning ladies that I've known personally.
The night didn't really start well for her. She was crying as she arrived in the venue. The ceremony was about an hour delayed. She arrived late.
But that didn't mean that the night would continue to be not good. It was amazing. As she went out of the room, all eyes were on her as she strode through the crowd going to the stage.
As usual, she was still her old self. Her boyish self that everyone learned to love.
The 18 roses were done alongside the 18 candles. A routine that was kinda new to me since what I know was that the roses and the candles were done separately. Anyway, everybody had fun. The boys and a few men danced with the debutant. I was expecting some drama, but Eudz just kept on smiling. The ladies, meanwhile, gave funny, encouraging, and unexpected messages to the celebrant. A few close friends gave away some secrets that was a bit funny and awkward at the same time. I winced with every untold story that they told about her. But I thought, "real friends are always brutally honest." And they went for the jugular for every time they talked. :))
The 18 treasures came. I was one of them. I wasn't prepared with what I will say to her. I wasn't able to get a chance to know her better. I wasn't able to invite her out to lunch. I wasn't able to exchange text messages with her very often. I wasn't able to talk to her on the phone for hours. But I was able to send the message to her that actually came from my heart.
Hey, Eudelyn Faye! First of all, I would like to say that you look so stunning tonight. I've never seen anyone so beautiful!
(Talking to audience) I asked her about what she wanted for her birthday because I don't really know what to give her. I thought of giving her a watch because a watch gives time; and as long as there is time, so will I be there for her. I thought of giving her a book, but she told me that she easily gets bored. So I decided to give her this (raising gift bag).
(Talking to Eudz)This gift gives messages from the Bible. There are cards here that you will pick out everyday. May this gift always make you remember that God is always there for you, we are here for you, and I will always be here for you.
Happy Birthday!
I wanted to give her a kiss but I couldn't fathom the reason why I couldn't. Up until now, I still don't know why.
I also wanted to give more words of encouragement but I guess that saying it once wouldn't really help. I mean, she can't remember everything, right? :>
So, I hope and I pray that she will continue to blossom and become the wonderful lady that God wanted of her.
Happy Birthday, my dear! :)