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Open letter to Steffi, my eldest daughter

My dear Stef,

I'd like to write you a letter now because I noticed you've grown a lot. . .

Let me tell you why you make me happier every day.

Remember the first time you woke up early and prepared breakfast then packed my baon for school? That day, on my way to school, I thanked God because I felt so lucky for having a now almost grown-up daughter. Ang sarap pala ng feeling kapag may anak na nag-aasikaso. Really. I never felt that in my whole life. When I take care of you and Cha and Danie, masarap din pakiramdam ko kahit pagod, pero ibang happiness kapag anak na ang nagpapakita ng pagmamahal.

Thanks for your care. I appreciate it a lot. I feel your love every day, every night, every minute, even when I'm at work.

Tuwing ititimpla mo ako ng kape, it's not just coffee that you give me, but your love, and the coffee becomes sweeter and more special. Thanks. Kahit sa coffee na pinapadala mo sa YM, ok na rin sa kin -- lol -- basta galing sa inyong mga anak ko.

For not forgetting about me on special occasions, thank you. One of the things I always tell my colleagues during our sharing, esp. during retreat, when they ask me what gives me joy, I always tell them the cards, the letters, the sweet notes you give me, are my little joys in life. Walang katulad lahat yun.

Ngayon, nakakaintindi ka na. When I come home tired, I can feel you want to make me feel comfortable.

Thank you for always asking me, "Ma, ok ka lang?" And please forgive me if sometimes I don't give a good answer. I don't want to hurt you, or Cha or Danie. I want to keep our family together forever.

Stef, you will always be my baby, kahit lumaki ka na. I am so proud of you, don't forget that.

Please dream big for yourself always. Your Papa and I will always support you as much as we can.

Please focus on your studies. Importante sa akin at sa Papa mo ang pag-aaral nyong magkakapatid. When you finish, you will not only make us proud, but you will be proud of yourself.

If you have doubts and problems, please don't hesitate to tell me, or ask me.

Remember, I'm not just a mom, I'm your best friend too. Wala akong best friend na kasama till now. And I know, you're the one!

I hope you won't stop loving me even if sometimes you don't like my actions. If I need to say sorry, I would do so, just never hate me, or even think about not loving me, and your Papa.

Ikaw lang, si Cha, at si Danie ang buhay namin ni Papa.

All our love is just for the three of you!

After you read this, hug your brother pogi, Cha, your beautiful little sister, Danie, and your ever-pogi Papa.

I LOVE YOU FOREVER!

Comments

MYK said…
Steffi is now a grown-up. I missed reading your blogs Ma'am. Take care!
11:08 PM
Anonymous said…
Ma'ma, Thnk u very much! Lab u!Always take care!!!
2:07 AM
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