As I was writing you this letter, you are watching a movie beside me. I can see your lovely face and I cannot help to kiss it. It has been 18 years since the Lord God has sent you to us. On the day of October 15, 1993, God has given your Papa and Me a wonderful gift and that is you my dear.
For all our trying times, you have been with us. During your childhood, we were not able to give you much since we have less. We practically grew up together my daughter. I know during your childhood that every time that we will go to SM. You will just look at the dolls and all those wonderful toys around you. But you never said a word nor cry for tantrums for us to buy you one. You know our situation that during those times we are really down financially. At your tender age, I admire you for being so understanding and loving. You have been an inspiration to me and your papa to strive more.
I remember the times that I would read to you fairy tales and inspirational books and you will tell me that “Mama, am I your Princess”. Of course anak, you are my princess and Icko is our prince.
When we practically have no food on the table, we will just happily share that one pack of Lucky Me Chicken or Beef Noodles almost every day in our meal. Your sweet voice telling us how delicious it was, really melted our heart. If only we can have more to give you that time. Sometimes we will blame ourselves for getting married early, but if not, I keep asking myself, will you still be our daughter. So no matter how rocky the road we had traveled with our Early Marriage, when we saw your face it doesn’t matter anymore.
For 10 years, you have been our little angel, until such time that another angel (your baby brother – Icko) came into our life. But Ishi, anak, this does not mean that we love you less. We love you even more and I know you can feel that. The only difference is that now, we have two angels in our life.
During your growing up years, life has changed. Your Papa and I were able to provide you with a more comfortable life. The sad part of it was that we are distance apart from your Papa. But always remember that though we are now Pamilyang OFW and your Papa is away, he loves us so much. We do not want you to experience the uncomfortable life that we have before. A life of hardship. But worry not my dear; it will not be for long. Your Papa will be home soon. Soon as planned we will be together, forever as one.
Now that you are in your new milestones, we have our shares of mis-understandings. Sometimes, I don’t understand you; at times you don’t understand me. It is hard my dear since I am the only one here. But anak, always remember, that I am only hoping for the best for you and Icko. There are times though that I feel that you do not need me. I may be so dramatic at times (or is it always ). Thanks to your Papa’s constant reminder that you are just coping to have your own ME time and not as I taught. I will promise you that I will always put myself in your shoes, empathize with you if I must. I am thanking God that right now, our relationship has never been this good.
If it is not too much for me to ask anak, always remain the same good girl that we have known. Do not grow too fast mahal. Take your time and enjoy every step of the way. Study hard, finish a degree, do not marry young like us, and always dream on.
Anak, one thing is constant and that is our love for you. Papa, Mama and Icko will always be here for you.
Happy birthday to your daughter! You are such a sweet mom and look too young to already have an 18 year old.
Thx sis, and you make me happy with the compliment that I look young for someone who have an 18 yrs old
This post made me cry.
Ishi and Icko are lucky to have you as their mother. I just can’t imagine my toddler yet in the same age as her. Kids grow up so fast. Let’s try not to blink.
Yup sis time flies so fast, I would always tell her not to grow so fast…but I am very happy that she is growing up to be a fine lady
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so touching….i wonder how i’d fare on Jared’s 18th?
happy birthday, pretty princess, Ishi. I know you’ve grown up to be the fine young lady your mom aspired you to be!
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when that time comes that Jared is already 18, love and values are already instilled in him and for sure, he will feel so lucky for rearing him up
A touching letter for an anak, Mommy C! I know that as you are creating this post and reminiscing, you have tears in your eyes. I am teary reading this. Happy birthday to your Ishi!
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You are very right sis, I am in tears while writing this post …..Thx for the greeting sis
Words cannot express how i feel….emotions overflowing…..its hard to raise kids but its doubly hard raising them alone….so proud of you sis….happy birthday Ishi!
happy birthday to your daughter. I could relate to your letter to your daughter though mine just turned 13. hahaha! long way to go for me though. I find you so sweet as a mom to your kids and wife to your hubby…
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happy birthday anak!! i love you always be a good girl anak, and may the coming days and years bring you all life’s best… and more. i love you ishi..
Happy Birthday Ishi! Wow! debut na
Congratulations sis! I salute you for raising a sweet and mabait na daughter. She’s beautiful!
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Ive just turned 32 and my mum wrote in my card something very similar, we cannot believe how fast time has past.
Its scary!
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Happy 18th Birthday to your pretty daughter. you’re such a sweet mom, nakakaiyak naman itong letter mo, punong-puno ng emotion.
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You have a very pretty daughter! Ang sweet at very touching namn ng letter na ito! Happy bday to your daughter! God Bless!
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Belated Happy Birthday to your dearest daughter!
They grow up so fast, don’t they? One minute they were just running around the house playing and now they’re young adults. You did a wonderful job raising a good kid.
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Belated Happy Birthday to your daughter. Anyway, this letter made me cry. I can feel how blessed, sincere and the love to your daughter. Very touching letter.
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Belated Happy Birthday to your pretty daughter, this is such a sweet letter.very touching!
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Hi,
I stumbled on yr blog by accident. This blog entry really moved me to tears. We are almost the same age…I almost married young like you, but things didn’t work out. When I eventually got married, we waited 5 years before having our own kid..so mine is just 6 years old when you already have a debutant! But sometimes, I look back and wonder what cd have happened if I had a kid in my younger years. Fromyr blog, it seems like things cd turn up well naman. I am happy for you that you and hubby have managed to stay together despite marrying young. Togetherness and a happy family is the best thing that you cd give to your kids, more than any material possessions in life.
Awwwww, such a wonderful letter from a mom. I have a 6 year old daughter and I cherished here more than anything because I’m all she got.. Love her so much so I understand your feelings.
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Is that Ishi on the picture? Ang ganda naman nya… The letter was so lovely..
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Ishi and Icko are lucky to have you as their mother. She’s beautiful! This blog entry really moved me to tears.
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Happy birthday to your daughter,Ishi.When you have written this letter i know then you were teary.Also i was teary when i read it. At your daughter’s birthday she is away from you,naturally you were very emotional. I think you are very responsible parent of Ishi and Icko. I hope your success.Thanks for sharing.