Ipinagdiwang ng award-winning actress na si Dina Bonnevie ang kanyang ika-63 kaarawan kahapon, January 27, 2025.
Hindi raw lubos-maisip ni Dina na sa pagsisimula ng 2025 ay isang malungkot na pangyayari sa buhay niya ang magaganap — ang biglaang pagpanaw ng asawa niyang si Department of Agriculture undersecretary Deogracias Victor “ DV” Savellano.
Pumanaw si Savellano noong Enero 7, 2025, sa edad na 65.
Read: Politician DV Savellano, husband of Dina Bonnevie, dies
DINA BONNEVIE ON DEATH OF HER HUSBAND
Ngayong Martes, January 28, ibinahagi ni Dina ang short Instagram Reel ng bonding nila ng kanyang anak na si Oyo Sotto at pamilya nito, at mga anak ng kanyang namayapang asawa.
Kahit nakangiti, maaaninag sa mga mata ni Dina ang lungkot na nadarama habang ipinagdiriwang ang kanyang kaarawan.
Nakasuot din ng itim si Dina bilang simbolo ng kanyang pagluluksa.
Sa mahabang caption ng aktres, nagnilay-nilay siya sa mga kaganapan sa kanyang buhay nitong mga nakaraang linggo.
Kabilang na rito ang pagkamatay ng mister na itinuturing niya bilang "most painful" at "most traumatic" na kanyang naranasan sa buhay.
Pagbabahagi ni Dina (published as is): "Yesterday I turned 63. A follower of Christ, a loving wife to my husband, a step mother to five kids, a mother of 2, a grandmother to 9, and now a WIDOW.
"I pondered upon the recent events in my life… starting the year with the death of my husband which was not only the most painful experience in my life, but the most traumatic!
"Watching my husband struggle for dear life and helplessly die in front of me, is one thing I wish no one would ever experience."
Pumasok din daw sa isip ni Dina na bakit ang kanyang mister ang kinuha sa halip na siya.
"I wondered why him and not me. My husband was a good person who lived a Christ centered life, was generous, was a true and devoted public servant and a visionary who created projects to alleviate the lives of the poor, the aged, the farmers, the fishermen and the artisans.
"He was proud to be an Ilocano and did almost everything in his power to promote his town, his district, and finally his country.
"He had so much more to do and contribute to his country and province."
Si Savellano ay nagsilbing first district representative, governor, at vice governor ng Ilocos Sur.
Kaya naman dagsa raw ang nakiramay sa kanya at may kanya-kanyang kuwento ang mga ito kung gaano kabait ang namayapa niyang asawa.
Saad ni Dina: "The immensity of people who came to his wake and condoled with me, and shared their stories of DV with me, made me realize how many lives he has touched and how much he has achieved in his lifetime.
"It was far beyond the number of people I have probably touched in my life! I would like to thank all the people who gave their last respects to my dear husband and condoled with us.
"So why then did I have to be left behind? What did God want me to do, and where did He want me to be? Couldn’t I still fulfill my purpose with my husband? What did I still have to do without a spouse?
"I looked up to God in prayer, at the same time demanding a fair explanation. I was hurt, felt betrayed, angry, and lost in my misery. I thought this day, my birthday is what I dreaded… my first bday without my husband and nothing to celebrate.
"Then as if God spoke to me and showed me a quick video of what just happened the day before my bday and the night before and then the whole day of my bday. Then everything dawned on me!!"
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DINA BONNEVIE: "The morning of my bday, I was crying..."
Tatlong bahagi ang posts ni Dina, at dalawa rito ay nakalagay sa comments section ng kanyang main post.
Sa Part 2, nagkuwento si Dina tungkol sa mismong araw ng kanyang kaarawan kung saan wala na raw ang nakagisnan niyang tradisyon noong buhay pa ang asawa.
Aniya: "I was sad that I was going to celebrate the eve of my bday alone unlike the usual “salubong”, but God provided a lunch get together with my husband’s Mom and sisters and we had hefty servings of home cooked Filipino food whipped up by my sisters-in-law.
"The eve of my bday, my step children invited me to a steak and lamb dinner like we usually do, when DV was alive. We bonded and shared stories and I didn’t feel alone at all, except, when I had to blow the bday candle.
"The morning of my bday, I was crying, hoping to see the usual tulips my husband would wake me up to; but God provided me a wonderful bouquet of orchids from Helen Gamboa, an ex sister-in-law I haven’t seen or spoken to in a long time.
"I was missing my husband looking over my shoulder when I usually cooked lunch for my bday and thought this was going to be a first without him; but God provided joy when I spent lunch with my son’s family and my sister’s family and we ate delicious fresh seafood."
Nagpunta raw siya sa bahay ng anak na si Oyo, at doon ay nakaramdam siya ng saya sa piling ng kanyang mga apo kahit na nangungulila pa rin siya sa asawa.
Lahad ni Dina, "We drove to my son’s house to just spend the day with his family and I thought, DV won’t be singing for me today; but God made me listen to exceptional piano renditions by my grandsons.
"They were so good that it brought tears to my eyes. I am so blessed and proud of them! I spent the afternoon and evening talking to them, playing with my youngest grandson, hugging him and kissing him and I felt comfort with him in my arms……"
Read: Labi ng asawa ni Dina Bonnevie na si DV Savellano nasa Ilocos na
DINA BONNEVIE: "God takes care of widows..."
Sa ikatlong bahagi ng kanyang post, nagkuwento si Dina tungkol sa mga pangyayaring iniisip lamang daw niya pero biglang nagkaroon ng kasagutan.
Mukhang tinutupad daw ng Panginoon ang kanyang mga iniisip kaya naman humingi siya ng paumanhin sa mga panahong kinukuwestiyon niya Ito sa mga nangyari sa kanya.
Sabi ng aktres: "I felt tired and weary crying since the 7th of January till today. I thought it had been a long time since I had a good massage with my hubby.
"I cried again triggered by painful memories. Then suddenly my sister who owned a spa sent her masseuse to relax me!
"I didn’t even verbalize my thoughts, but God provided once again for me.
"I wondered, was God listening to me like a direct line on the phone talking to me?
"My nephew brought more flowers when he visited me at my son’s house and comforted in between my bouts of weeping.
"Then finally my grandchildren gave me letters just when I was about to retire.
"Reading those comforting and assuring letters of love brought not only tears to my eyes, but a realization of how ungrateful I was to question God and focus on my loss and not notice the many little miracles and provisions He provided along the way."
Sa huli, tila natauhan si Dina na minsan ay nawalan siya ng tiwala sa Panginoon.
Pagtatapos niya: "It is indeed true that “the truth usually comes from the mouth of babes!”
"Now I stand grateful and sorry for asking God to explain matters to me. I am reminded of my faith in Him that should remain unwavering, despite life’s challenges.
"I am grateful for having thoughtful sisters-in-law, loving sisters, understanding step children, caring children and loving grand children.
"God takes care of widows, he never leaves those who abide in Him. I thank Him for all his blessings and wait on His directions, I let go and let God!"
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