vocation: a call to serve god, but im going out,because of him
By elleb0418
@elleb0418 (1107)
Philippines
May 2, 2010 6:30pm CST
I was shock this morning when I chatted to one of my batch mates and he is telling me that our friend during high school years is going out from the vocation she chooses for 20 years.She is a nun,Lat time I meet her is during our reunion last December,that time she still wears her dress as a nun.
The reason why she is leaving the vocation is,she loves someone also our high school batch mates.They meet again during the reunion also,as I remember they were love team back in high school days.
Now I do believe that love conquers all,you have to forget everything and sacrifice everything just for love.Their love story really struck me,a fairy tale.This time I saw her picture without veil,looks cute and pretty as always.
I know she is happy for her life's choices now,and I do hope that she made the right choice too,everyone has the license to be happy,if you are not happy in the world you're with now,try to move in your comfort zone.
But don't forget if you made a choice please be careful also,always bear in mind that making choices that is worth for all the sacrifices you've done,also remember that when choosing what you want now there are also people that you've been heart,prove to them that you are not wrong in choosing the things you want in your life now.
Lets wish for them that they will succeed to their journey.
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7 responses
@wigima5 (904)
• United States
3 May 10
How long has she been going out with him? itd be different if she left and they got married. but if she left just for a boyfriend who will later breakup tat kinda sucks. I mean, the thing about religion is that if you're really religious, you devote your whole life to it. Entering as a nun, she knew the sacrifices she had to make. It kinda seems like she turned her head on God a bit. I'm not usually that religious, but if she is, it's kind of like choosing another person over God.
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@lovelyn_medrano (3070)
• Philippines
3 May 10
Oh Annuled...
So what about the your girlfriend's (nun) parents? What is their opinion about the BIG decision of their daughter? I think there is going to have some kinda problem with them... I cannot blame them for that is what parents would normally feel especially on this case, about to be a full pledge nun then all of a sudden turned her back for an annuled guy with son...
Well i just hope and pray that your friend really did a good and right decision there... Best of luck!
@elleb0418 (1107)
• Philippines
3 May 10
They know each other since highschool days.The guy is inlove with her but did not had the courage to tell the girl,until such time they see each other again after 20 years.The guy is married and had one son,but he is already annuled a year ago.
They starting going out again last January and then after the girl decide to go out in the convent.They are planning to get married this June.
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@elleb0418 (1107)
• Philippines
3 May 10
Lovelyn...Her parents,sisters and brothers respect her what she want now in her life. But as always there is a saddened feeling but still she is been understood by her loveones.
@melloncollie (661)
• Philippines
3 May 10
I guess this is ok. I'm sure God would help her in whatever path she choose to take. I also have a cousin who left the convent several months ago. And a teacher in high school (who was a nun, but not anymore) who added me in facebook. Imagine my disbelief. I was shocked. But as long as they live their life God fearingly then I guess that's fine. God wants us to be happy. Happy but to live a good life as well.
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@elleb0418 (1107)
• Philippines
3 May 10
Yes we should respect them if that's they want in their life,as long as they still follow what God want's them to be,and still believe and follow the right paths,I know their life will be successful.Anyway they can still serve God even she is also out in a convent and already unveil herself.
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@melloncollie (661)
• Philippines
3 May 10
Yes. Even us, we can serve God without entering any congregation. Too bad, I am married. I have a wonderful wife. Together we live our lives with God at the center of our loving marriage. We want to be an example to people. In that way, I guess we found our true heart's calling ... without living a life of celibacy. 
@lovelyn_medrano (3070)
• Philippines
3 May 10
Well i know she just did the right thing. God knows what she really feels inside and supressing her feelings just because she was almost there already is not the right thing to do... It is like fooling yourself.
God is a very understanding God. Surely God understands your friend, more than anybody does. Well she can always serve and love God in some other ways... It is better that way, than pursue her nun career then eventually back out or worst do some crazy or against nun's policy?
yeah its sweet and like a fairy tale love story imagine, they are still inlove with each other after those years!
Wish them happiness and peaceful relationship! 
Wish them happiness and peaceful relationship! @lovelyn_medrano (3070)
• Philippines
4 May 10
Well at least she decided to take off her veil, it is better to avoid possible bigger mistake in the future...
Some where down the road... that is exactly my song back when i was high school but in my case no more "love will lead you back" song for we are both commited, married and with kids... 
Some where down the road... that is exactly my song back when i was high school but in my case no more "love will lead you back" song for we are both commited, married and with kids... @elleb0418 (1107)
• Philippines
4 May 10
Lovelyn...
Who knows?I'm just joking,Maybe you can sing now,that's what friends are for...lol!. Talking about song I am very much emotional to that,lol,just when I remember the song "MY BABY YOU"...but now he had another baby...:(
@elleb0418 (1107)
• Philippines
3 May 10
Just want she said to me,she cannot longer stay at the convent with a bothered mind.So she think of it million times until she decided to unveil herself and live outside the convent.
Im happy for her and to both of time.Yes now I do believe that fairy tales do come true. They have their separates ways for years, but still their paths cross again.Maybe years ago they are singing..We have the right love at the wrong time...but know they can say it " Love will lead you back"...lol!!!
@ersanmiguel (476)
• Philippines
3 May 10
hi elleb! Well at least she's taking her veil off before she's getting into this relationship. I guess she had prayed really hard for that decision and this is God's answer. We can still serve our Lord in whatever status we choose-single blessedness, marriage, clergy life, etc.
. I guess she had prayed really hard for that decision and this is God's answer. We can still serve our Lord in whatever status we choose-single blessedness, marriage, clergy life, etc. 1 person likes this
@elleb0418 (1107)
• Philippines
3 May 10
Yes I'm happy for her,because now she knows what directions in her life she should followed.All of us has the freedom of choice,she chooses to go out and unveil herself,but I know she can still serve God eventhough she is not a nun now.
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@borgiefame (166)
• Philippines
3 May 10
i'm saddened and glad to hear that.
saddened because she has to leave her religious life after 20 years. glad because she's in love and decided to go with what her human heart had told her. i also do have a calling, but you know what, i can't answer God because I have to be with my family. I'm the eldest and the breadwinner.
@elleb0418 (1107)
• Philippines
3 May 10
Everyone of us can serve God in a different ways.That why we are given our freewill to do so.When I talked to her the other day,there are also a lot of issues to be resolved,but she said one she is sure is what she choose is worth it.
Like you said you have a calling but you choose not to answer it for a reason.Godbless...:D
@elleb0418 (1107)
• Philippines
3 May 10
Maybe yes,because when I saw here during our reunion last December,she still wearing her veil.I still did not talk to her,but I know she thinks it millions times until she arrive on that decision.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
3 May 10
hi elleb0418 yes indeed one can serve God in all sorts of ways, being married or single or a teacher or a nurse, being a nun is not the only path to serve God. A wonderful wife and wonderful mom can also serve God, she may bring up a child that will become a Scientist that will discover the cure for all diabetics or a musician that will also serve God through her music there are so many ways to serve God. I do indeed wish them the very best and wish that they succeed in their journey and have much happiness.
in their journey and have much happiness.