Otsenta y dos

Thank You, 'Ma!

She hears me now I am sure of it. But I would love her hears me say this when she was still around, when I could still do it with a hug. I did not have the courage. I tried many times but I failed even more in my mind. How could I say "thank you, mama for everything," when you gave more than everything. As a kid I just wanted to learn the way you do things in life, your own style, but you even invented ways for me on how to do things and make them special. I just asked guidance while growing up, but you gave me directions on how to succeed though at times I failed to live up to your simple yet worthy expectations of me. I am very sorry for that, 'Ma. I knew all along my weaknesses in life and the many shortcomings I made but you stood ground, never gave-up, patiently and eagerly watched me soar in life with what I know and what I have. I know you are still and will always be watching. I have not yet reached more heights in my chosen fields, but not in friends and experiences.

I would like to thank the Lord for giving you to us. You're such a great mentor, friend, our children's friend ....and amazing mother to us. You very well know what I mean. Much as I would love to see you live more, see more of our lives, see our children grow, I could not defy the Lord's invitation for you to be with Him now. Papa would be even happier probably to be with you.

You may have left us but you will definitely continue to live in our hearts forever.

We love you, 'Ma. Salamat uli!