I met Sandy around 18 years ago. Our paths crossed when we joined their Couples for Christ household (or cell group) where we would meet at least twice a month and over time, I was drawn to her because of her quiet charm and intelligence.

When I first moved to the States, I was always sad, homesick and missing everyone back in Manila. I have never lived far away from my parents since birth. My parents were so strict that they did not allow sleepovers during my teen years.

God's wisdom must have been at play when dad met mom in an elevator almost five decades ago. A love story for the books, they were blessed with three girls who grew up in a happy, loving, and comfortable home.

Meet the love of my life, my best friend, my gorgeous wife Sheila. She works as an executive at the inpatient operations in one of Singapore’s hospitals. She is a great cook. Very meticulous and dedicated in all things.

Meet my friend, RUSCHELLE PENA, who always smiles at every stranger she meets. When I ask her why she does so, her quick reply is, “Well, it’s good to smile, right?”