The Story of the Jollibee Paper Bag is a reminder to our women—choose the right man, one with character and caring, especially in our times of weakness. In the story, a woman gives birth to a child in a public hospital. She is alone during 16 hours of labor, while enduring pain every five minutes. There is no veil, no privacy, and even the doctors seem unconcerned. In the midst of all this, he felt he had lost his dignity.
After everything she had been through, she would have expected a simple understanding from her husband. But what she got was "It's okay, it's over." No hugs, no caresses, not even a glance at her. The next day, her husband arrived holding a Jollibee paper bag. The woman's eyes lit up thinking it was for her, but her husband said, "Sorry Love, this is mine, I'm hungry. There's free food at the hospital."
So ladies, don't settle for a man who already has red flags. Handsome, sweet, or employed isn't enough—what really matters is attitude, caring, and understanding. Don't rush. Love yourself first before entering a relationship. Because the man you're going to marry will also be the father of your child.
Virtual hugs to all the strong mamas out there. You are not alone. If you have a husband or partner who truly loves and cares, you are truly blessed. And if you don't have one, don't be afraid to wait for the right man.
