When she was young, they don't have a lot in terms of material things but despite that, her oldest brother made sure that they all finish school. Thank you Tito Fabian who is now in heaven for taking care of my mom's education. She finished Business Administration but never got to practice it because after she got married, she devoted her time raising us her 4 children, all girls who #prouddaughteralert all finished college without any drama. She taught me how to count and how to read and most of all, she taught me to be honest even if others are not, to be hardworking because it really pays off in the end, to be patient because you don't know the struggles of the persons you meet and to be humble no matter where you are in life. She showed us that generosity comes from giving without expecting anything in return even if you're part of the manito-manita thingy where as expected you should receive a gift.
She always thinks about us/others, never about herself and she never ever asks us anything material. When we ask her what she wants, she always says that she doesn't need anything. Mag-ipon kayo. Huwag kayong bili ng bili. Ipunin nyo ang pera nyo. She always tells us to go to church and be thankful for everything, to count our blessings and to always call on to Him even when we don't have problems. Every Tuesday, she goes to church to offer a prayer for us. Walang paltos. She always understands us even if it's difficult, even if it's unusual, even if it's dangerous (just one time).
I know no amount of money or no elaborate presents will come close to what you have done for us.
The sacrifices you have and the amount of time you have dedicated to us. Now that I am a mom myself, I am closer to how you feel but not yet there. Marami pa akong bigas na iluluto at kakainin to be half the woman you are.
So to my giving and forgiving mom, here's to 63 years of being the lovable you. Thank you and we love you so much!
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