MY 25th ;-)

Just a humble “thank you” note…


Mama,
If I knew as a child what I know now, I probably wouldn't have made things so hard for you. I would have understood that you were looking out for my best interest even though it may not have seemed so at the time. I would have known how difficult it is to let go, to stand back and let someone you love learn from their mistakes. I would have realized how fortunate I was to have a mother who was always there for me…even after an argument, even after I'd said things I shouldn't have.

While it's too late for a lot of things, it's not too late for me to tell you that I appreciate how loving you are, how giving you've always been and that even though I may not always be good at showing it, I love you very much.

I wish I could tell you, Mama…how much you mean to me, but there are no words to say,
how much I admire you...
how much I appreciate you...
how much I thank you…
for everything you've done.


Mama, for all the things you have done and still do, you're the best and I will always love you.

Papa,
Firstly, I want you to know that, I missed your louder voice when you were angry. I missed your simple smile to cover-up your tiredness after work. Before, I don’t really understand you in being strict and being diplomatic in imposing discipline. Now I realized the reason why sometimes you scolded us (siblings) about the things we do. I may not be a good person now without your guiding hands. I may not achieve my dreams without the big challenge you gave…


You are the greatest influence in my life. Thank you for being that shining light in my darkest night, and thanks for always trying to make my loads light. Thank you for the confidence you gave me while growing up. I can never forget the hardships you have taken to bring me to the level I am today.


Papa, you will always be my BESTMAN...and you know what, it's so hard to find a man that can love me like only you can! Love you Papa...!!

Bro & Sis Always In My Heart!
As I look back on my life, I find myself wondering...
Did I remember to thank you for all that you have done for me?
For all of the times you were by my side to help me celebrate my successes and accept my defeats?
Or for teaching me the value of hard work, good judgement, courage, and honesty?
I wonder if I've ever thanked you for the simple things...
The laughter, smiles, and quiet times we've shared?
If I have forgotten to express my gratitude for any of these things,
I am thanking you now...
and I am hoping that you've known all along,
how very much you are loved and appreciated…


A thousand thanks to you, my dear family, for your care, attention and love! All my life I knew that I am rich because I had you. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, my lovely family! Thank you for the endless love that is still surrounding me and keeping me safe!