When the father of Adna’s friend was discharged from the hospital, they had no money to pay. The friend’s older sister was a nun, so Adna asked the head of the hospital business office whether a letter of authority could be accepted for a nun’s father. The head said such letters covered only priests who had been confined. Adna proposed that the bill be sent to the office that handles priests’ accounts for collection one month after discharge, the standard period for settling hospital expenses. The head, who already knew Adna, accepted the proposal. This would allow the nun’s father to leave the hospital without incurring daily costs. Adna then went to the office in charge of letters of authority. She belonged to the same congregation as the patient’s daughter. At first the officer refused because the patient was not a priest but the father of a nun. Adna replied, “I am not a nun, but I care deeply for this man, who is so loved by his daughter, your fellow nun. He is not my obligation and not my family, yet I have left my family and given my time and effort to help them. I know you can do more to help than I can.” After Adna's explanation, the head nun approved that the letter of authority would come from the priests' account, but they would not pay the hospital bill. The assistance was only to give them time—exactly one month after discharge—to find the money to settle their hospital account. Adna thanked the head nun and returned to the hospital to tell her friend's family they could check out without paying immediately, but must not exceed the agreed time to pay. When the bill was processed, Adna was so happy that the neurosurgeon, who had the highest fee, did not charge a single cent. The family was very grateful. Adna's friend cared for her father at home while her older sister, a nun, returned to the congregation house. After a month, the father claimed his early retirement payment, which covered the hospital debt. They then went to the wife's home province, and with fresh air, fruits, and vegetables, the father recovered. Once, he asked his daughter to invite Adna to their house in the province. Considering the distance, which was farther than Uncle Rpm’s ancestral house, Adna said, "Thank you for inviting me, but tell your father to stay healthy; there is no need to thank me." Ten years later Adna’s friend called to say that her father had passed away. Adna told her, "Your father was almost gone, but God, who saw your love for him, extended his life so you could spend more quality time together." She said the same thing had happened when she almost lost her Aunt Felip: she had prayed to God, and He had extended Aunt Felip’s life for more than two years after that Christmas. Adna said God had given the friend and her father more time; she had wished the same for Aunt Felip so she could keep her near. The friend understood that everything Adna had said was true. She was in her forties and had remained single all her life. Last year she met Al and Adna at the market with her companion. She told Al, "We are getting married this coming May, and I want you and Adna to be our principal sponsors." Adna asked, "Is the wedding at the nearby church?" She answered, "In the province." Adna said, "It's too far; we cannot go. Just move your wedding here, and I will cook a lot of food." Adna also did not like wearing gowns or high heels. She disliked heavy makeup and preferred her hair simply styled. Adna said, "If your wedding is here, I can help prepare the food." The day before the wedding, Adna asked her children, Lex, Azia, and Al the Second, "Would you like to travel to the province?" They were all excited and replied, "Yes." Adna told them, "Go and tell your father, Al, that we will attend the wedding tomorrow, but we have to leave after lunch and stay overnight." Al asked Adna, "Are we going to be the principal sponsors?" Adna replied, "No, I'm just going to wear ordinary slippers."

After lunch, Lex, Azia, and Al the Second packed their backpacks and a small travel bag. Adna reminded them not to forget their toothbrushes and toothpaste. Then they went to the bus terminal because it would take them more than four hours to get there. Adna asked Lex to contact her friend for directions. Her friend was happy that the whole family would attend the wedding. On the way, no buses were available, so they had to pay extra to hire a van. They arrived late in the afternoon. Another sister of Adna's friend took charge of looking after the family. There was a small, beautiful house that was large enough to accommodate them for the night. The wedding was scheduled for ten o'clock the next morning, and they all went to the local church. After the ceremony, they returned to the bride's house for the reception.