How often do you get an Unexpected Visit?

I wasn't actually expecting them to arrive at that time.
But Jhile, a friend from College, surprised me at that very moment when i was clad in full football regala, towards the last minutes of our game with the aspirants.
Imagine how dirty i was and how sweaty i looked that sunday afternoon, September 31.
But hey, a friend is a friend, no matter how you look.

She took three days off work, and visited Cebu (why Cebu? ...dont ask me). She brought along two companions, both her classmates from USTe and, together with it, lots of stories.
We exchanged exclamations while she introduced Juvy and Mark. Of course, with my best suit on and all, i led them up the Novitiate hill so i could change into better clothes while they toured the place.

I was very glad that i have friends from the "real world" visiting me here. It's like a refresher: just when you thought that you had problems, you see them, and you're like "hey! God has blessed me (and all of us) with different crosses to carry, after all!"
We talked about work, old friends, life, (she said "next question please..." when i asked about Love life...), plans, and all other stuff we missed back in those good ol' days.
They reqeusted if they could stay until 9ish, and i certainly agreed.
I bet that they hadn't herd mass that Sunday, so i invited them to join the celebration of our Cebuano Youth Mass down at the DBFC chapel. Afterwards, they joined the vespers with the whole community.

We prepared dinner for the three of them, but sadly, they had to go. everyone pleaded with them to stay, but they were getting rather late, and they had to meet a friend at SM. it was about 8:00, and i also surmise that they were a bit shy to join us.
So i hailed a taxi for them and saw them off to SM. With a final embrace, i said "keep in touch!" and wished them a safe trip and a blessed life.

It's not often that i receive friends who really go out of their way to see me. usually, YM or email or friendster will do. But it is in these very exceptional cases where i see true friends apart from the rest. Thanks!