It's My Birthday!

It's my birthday today and the first time I'm celebrating without my Mom. I know though that's she's up there in heaven with Dad watching over us. I still always think about her and how she would react to things. 

Mom always told me whenever unfortunate things happen to just move on, learn and be grateful. And eversince I was young she would tell me she won't be around forever. She did that to teach me to be independent. I learned and I'm where I am now because of what she and Dad taught me. 

And so today I'm celebrating my birthday at home. I told the boys that I just want to stay home since we had a pre-birthday salubong lunch with friends already. I'll probably just do some sewing and will check on my plants. 

My heart is full and I am grateful for all the love and care from my family, my friends, and doctors. I have faced a lot of challenges and I'm just grateful to be alive and I have everything I need. 

Thank you Papa God for the gift of life and for my courageous Mom who drove herself to the hospital when I was about to be born. I only remembered that bit yesterday and I now understand why Mom kept reminding me to rest. It took them a month before they could bring me home because I was fragile and needed a bit more care. My only wish is to be healthy so I can also take care of my boys. 

#BeKind #StaySafe