Congratulations Nick Lim

I vividly remember the first time I met him. It was at the Guadalupe Minor Seminary, during one of our recollections. His voice sounded like Jericho Rosales'. That's why he caught our attention. He was a seminarista. I couldnt remember how we became sort of friends, i think I bumped into him a few months after and got to talk. He's a great guy. But after highschool, we didnt have the chance to communicate....

This morning, my family went to church for the Mass and we noticed that there's an unusual number of people present. We had a hard time looking for a parking space. I heard that it was a Thanksgiving Mass for a newly-ordained priest. I had a hunch and this hunch was affirmed when I saw his name. Fr. Nick Lim. I felt proud. It was not too long ago when he was texting me about his passion for priesthood. I heard the last part of his THANK YOU Speech. It was overwhelming, it sort of gave me that "IF I DID IT, YOU CAN DO IT TOO EUNICE" moment... I am proud and happy that at least we became friends and we were able to share even a few things we treasure. We're not close friends. But I am happy for him. He finally fulfilled his dream of serving God.

I know it's just the start of another journey for him. Still, he's there. He's gone a long way from the Shy Seminarista that I once knew.

Congratulations Nick. You might not remember me, but I do remember you.