Comments on: Mariel My Wife

By: Lessons on love « Mariel’s Garden

Lessons on love « Mariel’s Garden — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:29:02 +0000

[...] It’s about tenderness and unwavering support. It’s about planning to grow old together. Mariel was all these to me (and our daughter Samantha too). And now it’s our turn to share these lessons with others so [...]

By: A Blip Forever In My Heart « Mariel’s Garden

A Blip Forever In My Heart « Mariel’s Garden — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:34:08 +0000

[...] of something greater than oneself. (I’m sure many of you may have seen glimpses of this in the blog, as Mariel I believe continues to offer her faithful “guidance” of our only daughter [...]

By: marielsgarden

marielsgarden — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:17:26 +0000

Thanks too Rhosie for your comforting words. Mariel was someone special and I’d live my life now telling the world what a truly good wife and mother she was to us.

Take care and all the best to you always.

By: rhosie

rhosie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:16:54 +0000

thanks for sharing your wonderful love story..Godbless

By: marielsgarden

marielsgarden — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:30:08 +0000

Dear Jan,

Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. It indeed sums up what I feel for Mariel. She was a beautiful person. And I’d like to shout to the world how much I love her and wished that many more would have known her.

Thank you for being a part of us. Blessings to you always.

Warm regards,

Bong

By: Author

Author — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:25:54 +0000

It is truly a beautiful photo Bong, the love shines from you both. And I do believe that love goes beyond death, and marriage can go beyond death too. There is a poem you may be familiar with that fits this beautiful post you wrote:

HOW DO I LOVE THEE? LET ME COUNT THE WAYS …. By Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday’s
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with a passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints, — I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life! — and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

By: marielsgarden

marielsgarden — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:25:44 +0000

Yes Writinggb, this was a picture from our wedding day in 1998. We both decided to have it at Promthep Cape in Phuket, Thailand. Under a tree, facing the sea and a brave new world ahead.

I guess it must be the adventurous and romantic part of us kicking in. You can see a bit more of our dream wedding in my January 8 post.

Thanks and warm regards.

By: writinggb

writinggb — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:22:11 +0000

What a beautiful photograph. Was that on your wedding day? When did you marry? Mariel is so beautiful, truly radiant with love and joy. You must miss her so much, even though she’s with you evermore.

By: marielsgarden

marielsgarden — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:03:13 +0000

Thanks for the kind words Albert. You’ve seen our unique love story and I’m sure you’d agree with a lot of what I’ve said especially the “utter lack of it” part.

We both love our wives but sometimes we, you know just forget how precious they are while preoccupied with the daily grind. Well in my case this is the least I can do for Mariel who had loved me beyond my comprehension.

Take care and give my love to Susie and the kids too.

All the best,

Bong

By: Albert B

Albert B — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:39:51 +0000

Bong, this is a remarkable testament about relationships with our life’s partners.

–Albert