This is a story about two people who have been together for 25 years. 

Allen and Rhobbie met in church in the province when they were teens. He was the dashing and bright parish youth president while she was the charming and talented new member of the choir. Like most young Christian girls, Allen held the belief that relationships formed in church have a much better chance of lasting. 

Allen and Rhobbie started as friends. They were best friends for years. That is until Rhobbie realized he had fallen for Allen. He mustered the courage to ask permission from  Allen’s parents to court her. And fortunately, they agreed and she said yes to him so they became a couple. 

They had a good and wholesome relationship when they were young. They  were part of the singles group of the Familia community. They had a routine. Rhobbie would visit her at home. They would attend community activities. They would go to the adoration chapel for their dates. They were happy just being together and praying together. 

After graduation, their relationship was tested. There was a myriad of reasons why it was not working so Allen decided to end it, focused on work and chased her dreams in Manila. Rhobbie was a country mouse so they led separate lives for a time. 

Then God found a way for their lives to be intertwined once again. They just bumped into each other in Manila. And they gave their relationship another try. 

Fast forward, on the 9th year of their relationship, Allen felt that their 10th year  was the right time for them to get married. She prayed fervently to the Lord and to Our Mother of Perpetual Help for this intention. And God and Mama Mary granted her wish. 

The marriage is now on its 15th year and the relationship on its 25th year. They have been blessed with a wonderful and loving son who is also a faithful child of God. 

Just like all marriages, theirs has been rocked by challenges and trials. They follow the 3day rule of settling all troubles by the third day and they constantly lift all problems in prayer to God. 

Even during their most difficult times, they make a decision to keep choosing each other and keep their vows “for richer or poorer; in sickness and in health; till death do us part.” 

The marriage continues to grow and flourish because it has always been centered on Christ from the very start. 

God is the director of their love story! The secret to their intimate and loving relationship is to be one with the entity who made them one. 

They believe couples should be intimate with God through daily prayer. They should always come to Him. For forgiveness, for grace, for blessing of their plans and to allow Him to direct their lives. 

And for God to renew their love and trust to one another every day. 

With God, there will always be a fairytale ending.