A concerned fan of Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson wrote an enlightening letter to Sarah after watching Sarah’s Sunday variety show where her parents served as her special guests to end her month-long birthday celebration. Just like most everyone who saw the episode Maria was disconcerted at how everything went down. Personally, I couldn’t even finish watching the episode coz I was stricken with different emotions that started with sadness which eventually segued to irritation, annoyance, anger, and downright embarrassment.
Maria’s open letter to Sarah Geronimo pretty much said it all. Read it after the fold..
Dear Sarah,
I watched SGL here in CA few hrs ago. It was very evident that you’re very overprotected and dependent on your parents even at 24. It is very disturbing to watch how your Mom was acting like God knowing His will for you in all things. Gerald was the only brave, sincere, loving and mature man to pay respect to your parents and court you at home, perhaps not as often as your parents wished, but after him, I doubt it if there be another braver soul to face them for you. The least your parents could have said were some kind words of little appreciation for his efforts and not judge him on national tv . Ge always had good words for you and your family during his interviews, it says much of his breeding. I admire you as a performer but I ended up admiring Ge even more for his maturity and genuineness. I am a mother of a 19 y/o and raised her God fearing and with values as well, but I let her learn her lessons on her own, even if I wanted to dictate to her what her decision shd be at a particular moment, I trust and give her a chance, and so far, she’s not failed me. More than half of your lifetime, you’ve already provided, obeyed and shown love to your family, when will you allow yourself to be loved. Being in love is such a wonderful and fulfilling experience in life, and you don’t know when it comes, you learn so much from it, and there’s no such thing as a perfect man that he won’t ever hurt you.
For your discernment, I beg you to seek the advise and wisdom from other people like Ms Judy Ann, Sharon, Ms Angeli Valenciano or any other older mentor outside your family that have personally experienced love and lived a happy family life in show biz, you can even ask the guidance of a priest. Your parents are somehow seeing Ge as a competition for your love and attention, thats why they can’t let go. Ge even said in one of his interviews “to understand your Mom bec you’re their baby”. You’ve accomplished and done a lot in your career at a very short 10 years, and you’re such a great performer, actress, host,endorser and I admire you for that, but you being in that spotlight, has shown us that at 24, you’re not consistent with your actions and words, afraid to speak ou your own convictions ESP around your folks, perfectionist when it comes to relationship . You’re trying so hard to be that perfect image but first you have to be true to yourself, to your own feelings, your own point of view and stand in life ( and not bec your parents said so), then only you can be true to others, to your fans, to your friends, to the man you’ll love someday. God gave us this beautiful life to enjoy, He also authored love itself and created our hearts to feel such wonderful emotions, without losing our souls. Your parents being so tradionalists wanting you to be courted at home only and not outside or texts seems out of touch with reality and with the times. Of course, Ge shd court you in your house, but must also allow you to go on dates still with some guidelines bec it would be nice to go on a dinner or a movie or just stroll and comfortably get to know each other better. Besides, this is your chance to experience new things in life that you’ve missed out on, it doesn’t mean you’re going to do the “wrong thing” which parents are afraid of, but with proper discussion about saving your purity/ chastity until marriage, it can be done. Just look at Nikki Gil and Toni Gonzaga, their respective boyfriends know and respect their boundaries, and it’s admirable and achievable. Texting and calling on cp are the ways to communicate now, what are your parents thinking, is that also restricted? As much as you’re wanting to to tell your parents that you’d be obedient and try to please them, your actions and words and emotions clearly prove to us that your family is not admirable, the episode with them last nite showed how strict, selfish, narrow minded , controlling and overprotective they are of you, and that was very evident and made a lot of us very sad for you. Like Ge said, time lost will never be found again, live life, do the things you want to do, say the things you want to say, ( I don’t think he implied be rebellious to your parents and do whatever you like), take risks, be not afraid, trust ESP in God, and in those you love, enjoy life, there’s more to,life than just lots of projects, popularity, titles, awards, good family image, ( there’s no such thing as a perfect family even if your intact), You’ve given so much to your family, to your fans, to your bosses, and management, it’s time to give time to yourself and what matters to you.
My heart aches for Ge as well, he’s matured and appreciates all that he’s learned from knowing you and he might not be the intellectual man that your parents wished for, but it’s very evident he is the more emotionally matured of the two of you, the spiritual aspect is something that the two of you together can grow into and it’ll even be more fruitful . Sarah, I am in my late 40?s and I’ve never followed a love story like yours and Ge, it reminded me of Sharon Cuneta’s days with Gabby, Richard, and made us relive our hopeless romantic days in our college years when weremin love ourselves, I believed that your team up with Ge was the most genuine so far out of all of them, bec it blossomed after the movie was over, and you didn’t really need each other’s help to promote something, and that you each on your own have outstanding name established already, that’s why it was very clear and sincere to all of us when Ge started courting you. Forgive me Sarah for giving you my unsolicited points of.view but I hope this gets to you, other people will say very nice words to comfort you but you need to know that this is how we see it from the fans point of view , and my intention is for you to learn there are well meaning people out there that truly care for you, your growth as a beautiful young confident, pure, joy filled, woman with conviction. Sarah, you and Ge are in my prayers as well as your parents, and the many fans out there who are a bit disillusioned like me, may God’s holy will be done!
Maria (July 30, 2012 at 10:17 am)
AMEN! If anyone close to Sarah is reading this, please, send it to her.
(Source: SarahGeronimo.ph c/o @SimplyGraceMe) (Image: Mark Nicdao)
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this open letter by maria posted by fashion pulis was edited. The letter sender actually bashed Sarah’s family these words or phrase were taken out by fashion pulis”.. your actions and words and emotions clearly prove to us that your family is not admirable, the episode with them last nite showed how strict, selfish, narrow minded , controlling and overprotective they are of you..”. She doesn’t have the right or anyone else to say that Sarah’s family is not admirable? does she know them personally? her sisters, her brother and parents or even Sarah herself?!. This fan is obviously bitter about Sarah-Gerald supposed parting. Kilig lang ang importante sa kanya. Fashion pulis by editing the letter may have actually committed plagiarism. Here is the link of the original letter from the letter sender herself. The bashing phrase can be found few sentences after she mentioned Nikki Gil and Toni Gonzaga. Link below:
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/ijefsg
That’s not bashing. That’s Maria’s opinion and the fact of the matter is, they’re the same sentiments people have been saying since last Sunday. Go to Pep and you’ll read the same tone in the comments. Sunday’s SGLive episode opened a lot of eyes, including mine.
@feisty filipinas – then you’re being judgmental. No one knows the whole truth except for the people who are directly involved. She passed judgement onto Sarah and her family based on a single episode of the show. And who are we to say that her family is not admirable?! no one has the right to say that. If it is not bashing then why fashion pulis those phrases out?!
Clark, that’s fine if you think that way. It’s your opinion to think Maria and I are being judgmental. Something similar happened before. One word, Rayver. At least Maria and I are not the only 2 people who thinks the same way. Just go on Twitter, Pep, PEX, FB, and other messageboards, you’ll read the same opinion.
by editing the letter FP either did injustice to the letter sender more so to the readers..PEP may have the same version as posted by Fashion pulis, i strongly suggest you read the ORIGINAL LETTER, and find out for yourself. The phrases were taken for obvious reason – to hide the fact that the letter sender bashed Sarah’s family.
I don’t know why Fashion Pulis took out those words. That’s the blogger’s decision which doesn’t affect THIS blog’s decision. If you favor Fashion Pulis because he took the words out, that’s your prerogative. The same way I, Maria, and other people have our own prerogative on the matter. You think Maria was bashing, fine. We can go on and on and on and on about it, it would be better if we agree to disagree.
That’s not really the point. Point is the letter being spread is EDITED! it didn’t give readers the whole picture! i mean why take those phrases out?!- that’s just plain wrong and you’re doing the very same thing. Why not do the right thing then and post the original letter. But i doubt it. It therefore begs the question would you or readers reacted differently if you read the original letter the first time? and not the edited version?!. While others would have come to the same conclusion on what happened but are they right?! do they have the full facts?! it’s just sad how people get easily swayed by what they see on camera.
NO I don’t favor Fashion pulis taking those words out that’s why I pointed it out here. That what he posted and what you posted are both EDITED!! Fashion Pulis is not keen on correcting his post and so I’m hoping that you would correct yours and post the original! Thanks a lot!
Wait, I’m getting confused here coz I didn’t edit anything on the letter given to me, except for a few commas. Here’s the link of the letter that was sent to me, and I guess what FP got too: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/ijefsg . The letter was copied and pasted from that link. The section you are referring to is in this post too. I didn’t take them out. You can read the whole thing. Now it FP took them out, that’s his decision. I didn’t, they’re all there!
Kanya-kanya’ng opinion at respeto lang yan.
E-share ko lang real life experience ko with my mom. Alam lahat sa amin na sobrang higpit ang mother dear ko. Nu’ng nag high school ako, madami na talagang umaaligid. (Naks) pero madami talagang ways na makapag message ang mga guys. Nilipat ako ng nanay ko sa exclusive school for girls..but na realized nya ata na hindi rin normal kasi madami rin kaming nakita na di maganda. The pros and cons ika nga nila. Sa kalagitnaan ng taon pinabalik ako sa dati kong school. Nawindang tuloy ang mga school activities ko that time. Super active kasi ako sa lahat ng activities mapa academics or extra curri-curri man 
Nakapagtapos ako ng hs na hindi nag bf, although meron akong mga secret crushes na dati, pader lang ng dati kong room ang nakaka-alam. hahahaha pero hindi rin ako nag rebelde kasi yun eldest namin ang ate ko, di rin naman xa nag bf during hs days. Ang nanay ko naman, lahat pinapaki-alaman. Pati pananamit namin. Sira ang boung linggo if hindi ka sumunod sa gusto nya.(hindi naman siya conservative sa pananamit) Youngest kasi ako, tatlo kami at ako ang bunso. Yun second lalaki. Nagugulo ang bahay namin pag hindi ka sumunod sa Nanay ko’ng ASTIG. lol. Tatay ko naman walang say, hanggang nag university ako, me mga nag ala BONIFACIO at RIZAL talaga. Umakyat ng ligaw nagpa-alam sa magulang ko. Pero isa lang sabi ng nanay ko, PAGTAPUSIN NYO MUNA ANG ANAK KO, KAHIT AFTER GRADUATION,PAKASAL KAYO AGAD yan if makapag antay, which is hindi rin naman, sa ngayon nga puros hiwalay na mga dati kong admirers sa mga wife nila. My mga times na umiiyak talaga ako ng patago, lalo na’t gusto ko yun guy. eh ang nanay ko pa naman, bawal mag rason, bawal sumagot. Dapat tahimik lang ako. Hanggang sa natapos ako ng college, sa araw ng graduation ko, sabi ng nanay ko OH! PWEDE KA NANG MAG-ASAWA. That time di ko maintindihan, wala rin kasi akong admirer that time, I was only 19 yrs old then. Nag trabaho ako, pro na natuto din akong mag set ng ideal guy ko.. had my first bf at 22 hinayaan ako ng nanay ko in a way na madami pa din restrictions. Like, bawal pumunta sa bahay ng lalaki, tapos me curfew pa din at higit sa lahat HUWAG ISUKO ANG BATAAN. Hahahaha.. natatawa na lang ako pag naalala ko pagiging kumander ng nanay ko. Sa pananamit wala ng probs, yun nga lang pag dating sa bf ko andami tanong, which is naiintindihan ko naman. Until such time na, tinanong ako ng nanay ko if nasaan ang bf ko, sabi ko, sa bahay nila me work na tatapusin daw, yun pala hindi sinabi sa akin ng mom ko kung ano nakita nila sa mall, which is my bf that time kasama ang girl na super iksi ang skirt. Di nila sinabi sa akin yun hanggang sa ako talaga naka huli, sa church pa. Waaaaaaaa…..It took me a year to get over it, almost 4 years din yun, pero di talaga nakapag antay ang mokong. I moved to another city, had my promotions kasi, meron na naman akong guy na nakilala, naging kami and it didnt last that long, hanggang sa nanay ko pinaalala na sa akin na HOY, malapit na daw akong mawala sa kalendaryo. Ang parents talaga, laging may SAY, but tayo mga anak me sariling isip. Of course, married na ako ngayon sa aking PINAKA GUAPO’ng ASAWA. lol.
Have a nice Thursday morning all! 
HIndi man ako SIKAT tulad ni SARAH G. kasi hindi naman ako artista, pero parehas lang tayo’ng lahat. TAO na nilikha ng DIYOS. Hindi tayo magiging matatag pag di natin pag daanan ang mga normal na bagay na dapat maranasan ng isang normal na tao. Ako rin naman eh, isang loyal MR fan. pero hindi ko pinapangunahan ang magiging kahihinatnan ng relasyon nila ng ex BF kong si DDD. lol. Siyempre, nagtatangis ang puso ko na, sana at the end maging sila rin talaga. Pero hinahanda ko rin ang self ko na pweding hindi rin maging sila at the end. si LORD lang talaga ang me alam ng lahat. Kaya, one thing we can do as a fan is, pag PRAY na lang natin sila.. Hindi ko sinasabi na okay ang Mudra ni Sarah, kasi parang kastila. walang freedom. Paano matuto si Sarah? Si Sarah naman di na 16 yrs old.. and I think she’s been working hard. She needs time to think for herself. Madami naman artista dyan na, nag bf pero hindi nawawala ang suporta sa family. And I think Sarah is very responsible. Kapag sobra kasi’ng higpit di na maganda. One way or the other, kailangan nya makipag usap sa parents niya. Hindi naman siya ROBOT para maging sunud-sunuran if alam niyang nasasaktan na ang puso niya. Siya, I have to work na. sana wag mag violent reactions ha, I just shared my own exeprienced with my mom. Ang pagiging nanay walang katapusan yan, ang pag b-bf meron…pero dapat nasa lugar
Yarrie, ex-bf talaga… Hahahaha. Thanks for sharing your story. It’s a good example coz sure nasaktan ka, but that’s part of life. And once you met the man you married, you already knew what and what did not work from your previous relationship. You know who you are, your standards, what you expect from a Man and what you deserve. All of that you learned from your experience. In Sarah’s case, she won’t have any experience to base from with whatever future relationship she’ll have. She’s too dependent on her parents making decisions for herself that when it’s time for her to deal with something she won’t know which direction she’ll look first. My eyes were enlightened these past few weeks after watching Sarah’s giggly and awkward reactions. She’s not acting like a normal 24 yr old woman, with a huge income no less. I’ve seen younger girls act more mature than Sarah. Her parents have made her like that therefore I agree with Maria when she said they’re “not admirable.” Sure they are good people but that doesn’t mean all their actions are right. They’ve done more damage than good to their daughter’s psyche. On the other hand, Sarah is not a little girl either. Like I’ve said she needs to take charge of her life. God gave us the tools to use to be able to live. Prayers are powerful but God also wants us to take action.
I think Maria`s letter is not for nor against Sarah and her family. Though I think that you guys are right that Sarah should take charge of her own life. As an adult , I think that we should have our own ways of thinking and I`m pretty sure that Sarah is a smart girl so she wouldn`t ruin her reputation by doing or making the wrong decision for herself. It`s also true that we will never learn if we don`t make mistakes . We learn from our mistakes and we improve ourselves from past experiences . We only live once and we should live it to the fullest . Trust in God as he will always lead us in the right path … you might encounter trials along the way but God will always be with you . There`s no problem that we cannot resolve , it`s just a matter of how you handle the problem at hand.
i like maria’s letter period….. whatever she is saying is so true…at 24? duh!!!! let her go….ang swerte nga niya ang POGI ni gerald noh ang bait pa… i like both of them….but her parents should grow up….i have a super strict parents too my mom i can say is a monster …pero dumating ang time… they let me go. simply because i already earned their TRUST>
MS.Feisty, yes…. sana ma realize yan ni Divine. Life is too short. Gawin naman sana nila kung ano ang dapat. Hindi ako maka Sarah, but i feel for her. sabi ko nga at 22 saka lang ako nagka bf. Pero andyan parin si Mother para mag guide. Baka nga natatakot sila na mawalan ng milking cow.
Bakit ayaw mag banat ng sariling buto? wala yatang backbone. Heheheheh madami din naman sigurong ipon si Sarah. but, nabasa ko, hindi ko lang ma remember kung saaan (sobrang chismosa) na yun mga kapatid nya sa abroad nag aaral? Like Paris and US? wow ha! sana lang magka career sa kung ano’ng Sining ang pinasok nila. Kasi sayang naman, galing sa bulsa ni Sarah tapos pa sosyal lang naman pala na wala sa lugar. Para sa akin, kung ano man ang mangyari kay Sarah sa hinaharap, di natin siya masisi. Isa lang ang masasabi ko, wag lang talaga maging SUICIDAL. kasi karaniwan sa mga ganyan na masunurin, mabait minsan hindi natin malalaman kung ano talaga ang nasa isip nila. Sabi nga nila kung nasa loob ang kulo, dapat yun bantayan. Last year di ba, ginupit niya ang maganda nyang buhok? Okay lang yan, but sana wag ang worst. Bigyan naman nila ng FREEDOM ang bata. Ang dami rin naman sikap at sakripisyo. SI Divine parang Becky Aguila lang ang peg, MUKHANG PERA. Wag nila sisihin ang mga nagiging comment ng mga tao. Kasi totoo naman. Let the child spread her wings and be happy. As I said, ang pagiging magulang, WALANG HANGGAN kahit mag bf si Sarah, andyan pa rin naman si Divine para mag guide, WALA BA SILANG TIWALA KAY SARAH? at kung maka higpit eh daig pa panahon ng kastila?
It was a devastating blow to hopeful and dedicated fans what transpired last week. It was like a tragedy that unfolds so sudden that rips to your heart, caused a lot of pains and disbelief for majority of dedicated followers of the two. It will be hard to for some people to digest and forget everything that happened just yet. What was vocally uttered by individuals at SGL last Sunday that was very offending to supporters and to the man who showed the most honest intention, respect, and bravery in proving himself is unacceptable who understood the content and meaning of the word. ”One plus one equals two” – plain and simple.
It might be a laughing matters to others as to why supporters got so affected. I read a comment in Ashrald fan page, a woman 67 years old thought she died after hearing the bad news, almost had a heart attack, can’t sleep and eat because she was so in tuned to Gerald and Sarah’s tandem. Countless of fans young and old had expressed their opinions and majority are singing the same tune like Maria and myself.
We will never know the truth and all we can do is speculate and point fingers. But the fact remains that canceling their 3rd movie and choose to resume John Lloyds meant a lot. This alone caused a lot of sadness to fans. Whoever orchestrated this was very successful. It created chaos, overwhelming disappointment and confusion. It’s very inconsiderate (who orchestrated) to supporters who are equally important to showbiz industry. Showbiz will not be alive without the undying support of “poor little fans” who invest time and money even in hardship.
It was also apparent that at the age of 24 Sarah cannot decide for herself. Everything is forbidden but not restricted to work, work, work. Who is the cause of her fear, ignorance, sheltered life, imprisonment in her home she built for her family. Her human rights and freedom was taken away from her at an early age till now. It is heartbreaking and mind boggling to supporters that really cares for her. How can a supporter that really cares about her continue on supporting her projects wherein everybody knows it’s HER FAMILIES GAIN and IN TURN SARAH’S SACRIFICES. Sarah begging for freedom and love at age 24. Unbelievable, the thought of this makes me shiver. Her older sister get to study to Paris and US, get to fly back and forth abroad, her other two siblings get to study in expensive school and there goes Sarah working like a dog for them. Fans that doesn’t fee her pain and sacrifice does not care about Sarah. Blinded on the truth how Sarah’s rights as a human being was taken away by her parents. The sole breadwinner of the family at age 24 whose mind got twisted by her selfish parents. And they call this love and protecting her. It is so unfair.
I was also asking myself how did I get myself into this at this age. It started when Gerald guested in Sarah’s concert in Feb 2011 then saw Catch Me movie. I thought their partnership was adorable, both responsible, look good together and compliment each other well. What we called a “perfect match”. The happiness they brought to supporters was unmeasurable but playing with people’s emotions was equally senseless and unreasonable.
I commend Gerald, he is true to his words, proven by his actions, but I doubt Sarah. She needs to change her unexplained behavior and prove me wrong. Not until this day comes my adoration to her will diminish forever. Excellent performer doesn’t mean will be an excellent partner in life. A 24 year old who doesn’t have the guts to fight for her freedom and the man she loves says it all. No matter what the reason maybe, no matter how complicated the situation is, may it be family and career, she should prevail. A decent woman would be able to have and enjoy a relationship (strolling, dining, going to movies, etc) with clear understanding in setting limitations. What is there to fear especially when you truly in love.
A also read them being compared to Angel and Phil. No comparison at all. Angel and Phil had the freedom of dating, going out by themselves. Angel watching and supporting Phil in his game and party together. They gave themselves a chance to know each other better to make sure of their feelings before they officially announced their love for each other. In other hand, Gerald and Sarah were restricted to do the same due to her strict unreasonable parents. How on earth their courtship survive?
I know that I’m not important and I’m only one of many. But I have also have lots of friends, co-workers and relatives that supported Sarah for many years that is in dismay of her childish actions and firmly believe that she is overly controlled by her parents which is one form of abuse. We are parents too that provided well for our children, concern about their happiness and well being. Taught them the facts of life and how to fight battles that comes upon them. We are always their for support financially and morally. Sane parents are content to see their children happy. Our children’s happiness is our happiness. Our understanding and broadmindedness is the key to make them strong and enjoy life. Life is too short, we only live once. We don’t know what’s gonna happen tomorrow. I don’t know if Sarah will ever see the day to realize what she is missing in life. She is a human being, she has needs. When will her parents realize this? When it’s tool late? All the years she missed will never ever comes back.
Like many supporters, I also hope that they end up together which is far fetch since Sarah’s family made it clear they want a non showbiz. So I say, for supporters that are still in denial and believe in their love, LET’S NOT GET OUR HOPES UP”. We don’t want a repeat of this I called tragic event.
I also read that Miguel Villafuerte is just waiting for right the time. If true, they said the tweet reads “It’s all about timing, now it’s my turn”. He might be the man Sarah’s parents wants for her. Heard his family is rich. I bet there will be no conditions and rules. It will be waived. Sarah for sale? - SOLD.
My heart goes out for Gerald. He has proven that he is worthy of my unconditional support, including my relatives and friends and I’m sure countless TFC supporters around the world. I can’t wait to see him happy again and peaceful. We talk about Gerald at work, all I hear are positive comments about him. He is well loved because of his perseverance, well rounded down to earth gentleman, responsible to his family, cool headed guy, kind, unselfish, pure heart, and the most good looking guy I’ve seen. Can’t beat that!
I just read that he will be on tour in CA soon (no specific date yet). We are planning to watch and enjoy the show with his group.
In the other hand, I will stop watching SGL and will not watch her concert in September, stop supporting her projects for a while. We bought our tickets but decided not to go. It will go to waste if we can’t sell them. Like I said, supporting Sarah’s projects is her families gain, her sacrifice in return. This includes her management. Not until I see Sarah gaining on all her hard earned money, able to manage and hold on to her own money, see her as a whole person with freedom, totally happy and content, my decision for withdrawing my support stands. I will support her because of her and she is the one enjoying the fruit of her labor. Helping family is fine but there are limitations. Guidance is okay not control her well being. I care so much about her, it’s painful to see her sufferings. I feel so sorry for her, I wish I could help her. She really needs to help herself and find comfort from friends if she has any. I read she is not allowed to be too close to friends, her parents thinks friends are bad influence.
To Sarah: Money and fame is not everything. No amount of money can buy love and happiness. I hope I’m wrong on my judgment and thoughts. But many of us are seeing the same thing. We can’t all be wrong. Trust that we all care for you but there’s nothing we can do if you don’t open your eyes and start making the changes.
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/im1p3b
Open Conversation from two supporters on the Sarah G issue:
S1:
I just would like to say my piece on this continuing saga…I admire SARAH G…for everything that she and for all the other things she is not…
I’m a popster…not officially, but in my heart I know I am…You don’t just claim to be a popster or announce to the whole world that you are her no.1 fan, yet, leave her the moment you felt it no longer works for you.
Honestly, I had my apprehensions about Gerald being a part of Sarah’s life- onscreen and off screen. His history with women and relationships is so UNSarah. Then, I saw them together. The chemistry was insane…the love seemed real. As a fan, you were filled with overwhelming sense of joy that, may be, her prince had finally come…may be.
He was sparkling and she was blooming. Her giggles sounded magical. He sounded so sincere. She has always been viewed as the girl-next-door…an epitome of everything that is good and pure in this world of treachery and deceit. He, on the other hand, became a man of wisdom…a knight in shining armour…a symbol of chivalry. Suddenly, he’s no longer the heart breaker but a man of pure heart and sincere intention. Six months…in a world where they’re in, a six-month-long courtship is tantamount to a lifetime. Somehow, their blossoming love story became the parameters of how all love stories should unfold. The lines, “ SINGLE pero MAY INSPIRASYON” has become so viral that it has given the term “FRIENDS LANG” a competition. At that time, every actress being interviewed would say that the next man would hopefully be the man she would marry…slowly but surely…enjoying the journey…nililigawan ang pamilya…but all these seemed only to work when uttered by Sarah and Gerald…indeed, they have become the PRINCESS KATE and PRINCE WILLIAM on this part of the universe.
Then, in a sudden twist of fate, the fairy tale has met its doom. Some have taken sides. The ASHRALDS have remained hopeful…the POPSTERS have kept their love for Sarah. A lot of POVS have been said, written and shared. Many were so quick to cast judgment and point fingers…the silly part is, there were those who were blaming SARAH as the main culprit of this heartbreaking saga. Citing her incapability to stand her ground, to fight for Gerald, to go against her parents’ wish. I bet if she were your daughter, you would have thought twice before you’d say your piece.
People were prodding her to fight for GERALD…the question is, WHERE IS HE? How does he figure out in all these? The truth of the matter is…HE HAS GIVEN UP on her. It is so heartbreaking that a lot of people fail to see that. It wasn’t Sarah who couldn’t stand for her man…it was GERALD who chose to give up. Why are we so keen on wanting to see Sarah commit the greatest mistake of her life over a man who easily bailed out on her? Don’t give me the SIX MONTHS…it has only been six months…for someone who kept on telling the world-how amazing the journey was, how much he has learned from her, how she brought out the best in him…six months would not seem too long to wait especially if you know that she’s worth all the time. I guess, the six-month courtship took its toll on him. Who can blame him? He’s young and good-looking. He could have any woman he wants so why spend a seemingly “lifetime” to wait for a woman who will never compromise her conservative upbringing and firm principles even for a man she seemed smitten with? The answer is simple…because you TRULY love her…so the moment you chose to leave, it says otherwise. But I hope I’m wrong. I hope Gerald will prove me wrong.
Reality bites…we all want to see Sarah relives our own fairy tale and we want Gerald to be the prince she has been waiting for. Together, they have started a story of once upon a time, but just couldn’t end it with a happily ever after…or may be, they are just looking for a more fitting story…something that is more real…no longer between a princess and a prince…but simply, between a man and a woman…who need not defy all the odds…who don’t need to let go just to prove that the love is there…instead, when the road gets rougher, they’ll hold each other closer…and keep the faith alive.
The pain between the two is evident. She is still stunning but the giggles have faded. He is still dashing but the spark has waned. We could only wish the best for both of them. I pray that Sarah will find the serenity of her heart. She will fight for the desires of her heart when the time is truly right. She wouldn’t command this kind of love and respect if she is not the woman we all believe she would be…but timing is everything…yes, there are no perfect decisions, no guaranteed moves…but there are RIGHT choices…Sarah will make hers at her own time and at her own will. Our God is a just GOD…He will shower her with the happiness that will last not only for six months…but for a lifetime…for she is Sarah…and that is what she truly deserves.
S2:
Peace and joy to all!
Thank you S1, we have the same thoughts regarding this issue. Thank you also to those who are doing the best for Sarah right now, to pray.
I am a Christian and ever since I got to know my Lord and Savior, I also surrendered anything that has to do with the TV and Movie industry. I used to work for one of the major TV networks before in Production during the 80′s until I got renewed. I know how it is in the industry, what is real and what is for promotion only. Way back then, the system is already offensive to God, what more nowadays, where the Truth is perceived as: ang mali nagiging tama, ang tama nagiging mali according to what will earn more and not according to conscience. But because it is more favorable to more people, Truth is maligned. And everybody is enjoying it. Basta masaya lang ang lahat, kahit offensive kay Lord. I am blessed to see at least some people to have been spared from this scenario. But sadly most people in the industry are. Hoping and praying that more real and truthful people dominates this industry.
Then I chanced upon Sarah Geronimo. Traditonal, conservative, humble, sincere, kind, obedient daughter, and all other positive values that she emulates. She stood up for what she believes. Hindi naman kailangan ang kissing scene sa movie to earn. Hindi kailangan magpakita ng katawan para maging sexy. She defied everything that is so common in the industry just to make her stand. Her conviction and values prevails over what the industry dictates. Walang kaaway. Laging inaaway, but she never retaliated. She even extend her hand to those who maligned her. As I got to know her through the articles I read, the stories told about her from her supporters. Offcam stories that reveals her good and kindhearted personality, made me want to know her more. I personally met some of her supporters, and eventually I got to meet her and her family. All I can say is, TOTOO siya. Hindi lang haka-haka, hindi lang publicity. At the start, I was like, meron bang talagang taong ganito sa industriya, but yes, there is, in the person of Sarah Geronimo.
That is when I started to pray for her, and lift her up to the Lord to protect her from the temptation of giving up her convictions. Protection from those who would want to destroy her, which I believe is happening right now. Because even in this courtship thing, she defied what the world dictates, and followed her heart, followed God. I believe that Sarah did not just followed her parents wishes regarding courtship but because she also wanted it. Did anybody asked her what she really wanted? Lahat lang speculation. Lahat lang ng sinasabi, because she followed other people. Nagpa-dikta sa ibang tao. Nagpa-loko, etc etc. But does anybody knows what is inside her heart right now?
One thing I know in my heart, she is in the safest place to be, at the center of God’s perfect will. She love the Lord and everything that she do right now is because she wanted to please God. She is what she is now because God created her that way. She was set apart by God for a greater purpose. I pray that we also trust and believe her in anything that she will decide now. Let’s continue to pray that she will be protected by God and that she will always do only what will give honor and glory to Him.
God bless and protect you Sarah! Jesus loves you!
S1:
S2…I agree with what you have written…esp with this: She defied everything that is so common in the industry just to make her stand. Her conviction and values prevails over what the industry dictates.
…and so to say, she doesn’t have what it takes to stand for something is so way out of line…Sarah is just a gentle soul…she’s choosing her battles…the fact that she has remained true to what she is and has kept her virtues, is standing up for something that TRULY MATTERS amidst the pressures and temptations surrounding her…and that is COURAGE beyond compare…sadly, those who don’t have it would view her otherwise.
GOD BLESS all of us….GOD BLESS our PRINCESS!
S2:
Thank you for your thoughts. Very well said. COURAGE, that truly defines Sarah. FORTITUDE. Fortitude is the virtue that allows us to overcome fear and to remain steady in our will in the face of obstacles. Prudence and justice are the virtues through which we decide what needs to be done; fortitude gives us the strength to do it.
I admire her for having that virtue that truly separates her from the rest in this industry. Keep on praying for her and her entire family. And also that more people in the industry will learn from her and follow her witnessing.
God be with you Sarah!
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We cannot compare Sarah and Gerald to Angel and Phil. Angel had several bf’s already before Phil.
Sarah had a short lived romance with Rayver but it was a kept relationship without the knowledge of her mother. And I think Angel had several already. To name a few, the later Miko S, and Im not sure about Oyo S, then Luis M. So, Sarah is not as the same boat as Angel. 
makikisali, hindi ako fan ni Sarah and Gerald, but I watched the show and all i can say is, i was weirded out … i was thinking to myself, is her mom for real??? how naive and out of touch, tsk, tsk, tsk
to yarrie: pareho tayo ng pinagdaanan, agreement namin ng parents ko makatapos ng college, pero para makaseguro, i put it in writing, i put it in a contract and showed to my mom sa mismong graduation ko, pinabayaan na nila ako, i even went to the US and lived on my own, then when i was in my late 20s tanong naman nila kailan ka mag aasawa, hahaha … ang kulit, ayan mid 30s na ako wala pa ring asawa! wahhhh
managdi.. kontrata talaga ha? di ko naisip yan. nag iba din kasi ang ihip ng hangin ng aking puso at isipan, gusto ko agad work na at maka shopping galore. lol.. Baka naman masyado kang choosy,
hello there! I’m sure sarah wont give up on Ge and same thing as him . Save your relationship before its late.If its for your movie, pls dont deceive the people around you. If your movie is good then it will be a box office hit. Dont sacrifice your love and relationship. Sarah’s parents are annoying and should be stopped. Gerald is true and honest person but he also needs someone to love him. Sarah if you cant decided then you will lose him an almost perfect guy. He got a better image now than before. Who asked to stop courting you. Why? Think well and dont waste time. Love is taking a risk but you can win,too! But don’t hide things from public if truth will come out soon. I am a mom and have girls who are in love . I only stop my daughter to love someone if hes not a deserving person. Ge is truly an amazing guy. I wish and pray for you both the best of everything!