Our moments

Our beautiful love story began on November 20th, 2023, with an unexpected phone call from Martin. At first, I was hesitant to continue the conversation, unsure of what to expect.

But the moment I heard his gentle, soft-spoken voice, something shifted in me. There was a tenderness in the way he spoke, and I found myself wanting to know more about him.

What started as a simple conversation quickly turned into the beginning of something so much more—our talking stage lasted for almost a month.

During that time, Martin kept telling me he loved me. I knew from the first day I spoke to her and heard her voice that she was meant for me and I told her that I want her to be my wife

Every time he said those words, I'd smile and tell him I wasn’t sure yet, even though deep down, I already knew—I was convinced he was the one. But you know na 😉🙂

Two weeks after we officially started dating, Martin was deployed for Basic Military Training (BMT). The day he left was one of the hardest days of my life.

His phone was taken the moment he arrived at the airport, and I couldn't reach him. I called again and again, but there was nothing—just silence.

For seven long days, I heard nothing from him. It was agonizing, not knowing if he was okay or when I would hear from him again.

Then, after what felt like an eternity, he called me for five brief minutes to give me his letter address before disappearing again into the unknown 😢. No calls, no texts—only letters.

I wrote to him every single day, pouring my heart into each one, and mailed three letters every week, hoping that somehow my words would bring him comfort and encouragement to keep going and not give up in his trainings and also to keep us connected.

The first time I received a letter from him was a week after Christmas, and it felt like a gift—finally, a piece of him that I could hold on to.

I read that letter every single day 😂 I read life out of it.

It was hard for him to send letters regularly, but I kept writing, filling my letters with stories of my days, pictures, and words of love.

I missed him so much, but I prayed for him constantly, hoping he wouldn’t get recycled during training.

I even watched videos about BMT just to understand what he was going through and feel closer to him.

Her letters and prayers were my lifeline. After each grueling day at BMT, in the few moments of free time I had, I would open her letters and read them over and over again

Sometimes, I’d get so emotional because I knew how hard it must have been for her, writing to me, waiting for any sign of communication.

Those letters carried me through the toughest moments. Each word reminded me of the love we shared and kept me going, no matter how exhausted or overwhelmed I felt.

I kept hoping she wouldn’t give up on us, and I am so grateful she never did.

Jacinta is an extraordinary woman, and I love her more than words can express. She’s not just my love, she’s my best friend—the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.

Knowing that she stood by me through all the challenges makes me cherish her even more.

Three months later, on the day of his graduation, we were reunited, and the joy we felt in that moment was indescribable. After all those months apart, we were finally together again. 😍

Five months after that, Martin came home and surprised me with a promise ring. It was a symbol of our commitment, a promise that we were building something lasting, something real.

And then, six months later, I asked her to marry me. Now, exactly one year later, we are about to say “I do” and begin the rest of our lives together

We both know, with every part of our being, that we are meant for each other. Our love has already overcome so much, and we know it will stand the test of time.

This is a journey to "Always and Forever" and we know God is already in the middle of it

So far, our love has been a journey filled with love, peace, and so much bliss. Every moment we've shared has been memorable, and as we continue forward, we’re excited for everything that’s to come.

One thing that means the world to both of us is the friendship we share—it's the foundation of everything. We know that no matter what life brings, we’ll always have each other’s backs.

Martin is my best friend, my soulmate. In so many ways, he’s just like me, and that connection is something truly special.

He’s the kindest person I’ve ever known, with a heart so selfless and pure. It’s his kindness and unwavering love that make me love him even more every day.