2017 Victorious Andreij on his 19th Birthday

Another year adds to your age dear Son, you are unique and sincere, and there is nothing anyone could possibly do to change that. May you always know your worth and how incredibly precious you are. Always remember that Dad and Mom knew you well. No one can put you down because you are a good man.

Now you are older, and what an amazing person you’ve become. You have your own personality, your own thoughts and opinions, and your own sense of humor. You have your own interests, your own talents, and your own way of doing things. I celebrate your individuality and uniqueness and am so honored to be part of your life.

Be true to yourself always. There is no one else like you, so allow your uniqueness to shine through. You never need to change who you are for someone else. You are magnificent exactly as you are.

Live your own dreams. Figure out what makes you happy and pursue it. Follow a path of your own choosing not mine, not your dad’s, or anyone else’s. Your fulfillment is what I want, and it will come from following your dreams and living a life that has meaning and purpose for you.

Don’t be afraid to take risks. Take big, bold risks. You can accomplish great things by taking risks. Living life too cautiously and keeping the status quo will leave you with regrets. Get outside of your comfort zone and watch as that comfort zone expands. The more risks you take, the easier it becomes.

Love and accept yourself unconditionally. You will always have yourself even when friends come and go, so make it your best relationship. The way you treat yourself will show others how to treat you, so treat yourself like you would your own best friend. Be kind, respectful, and loving to yourself no matter what.

Know that we love you and we will always be there for you. No matter what, we’ve got your back. You are our victorious son and always will be. Love you as always, Daddy and Mommy.

Andreij and his Birthday cake on his 19th Birthday.

We love you for always, Daddy and Mommy.

My Father

Dear Dad in heaven,

You've been one of the greatest person in the whole world. since the day that I was born you were there to support Mom. You were a proud daddy to me. Thank you for teaching me the values of life the importance of life. For teaching me about God.

I salute you for your big patience. I use it to discipline my son with love. No one is perfect so are we Dad. but you showed us that even your not perfect you can be the best Dad. I love you and I miss you "Tay" Until we meet again.

Happy Father's Day ♡♡♡

Before I Was A Mom

Before I was a Mom
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. 

I brushed my hair and my teeth every day.

Before I was a Mom
I cleaned my house each day. 

I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. 

I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. 

I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that the bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests, or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Maria Assunta Abad Dayo - Perreras

Today, April 7, 2017, is my Ate Suntz Birthday. She is 65 years old, she is very happy and proud to be 65 years old. Some say that turning 65 means you are a senior citizen, but there are some who need to listen, 65 is the age that you truly start to glisten. Age is nothing but a number as we tread along this path of life. There is no explanation of how time flies, the only thing I know is that the love I have for my sister never dies.

To my sister who is older than me, who help my parents and siblings to look and take care of me ever since I was a baby, I hope that you will see no one knows how old you really are, but I know that you are a bright and shining star. Keep your sense of style alive as today you are turning 65. I pray that all of God’s grace will come to you on your special day and all the days of your life.

I will always remember how much you love and value our family and me, especially in my younger years. I sweetly remember all the birthday treats you gift me for my birthday's and special achievements even up to this days. You are always present on my best days in life. We appreciate all your nice best self-gifts to us each time you had your celebration. Thank you for always making us part of your best achievement and special occasions, that is one of our family tradition that would always make our Parents proud of us. Your generosity becomes your best traits that you gift all of us ever since we were young, as the days go by, your generosity becomes our inspiration in life.

Thank you so much for helping our parents in sending us to good schools and much more, 14 members of the family is not so big because we have wonderful Ate's and Kuya's who took care of each other and all of us all these years.

Maria Assunta Abad Dayo - Perreras
Certified Public Accountant of the Philippines (CPA)
Bachelor of Science major in Accountancy
Philippine College of Commerce (Presently PUP

Maria Assunta Abad Dayo
Our Lady of Loreto College High School
Stella Maris College Elementary
Saint Joseph School Kinder School

Our Family Picture (1966)
(16 years old Ate Suntz standing on the 2nd from the left, 1st row )

Life in Between

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The love between sisters is something that can’t be broken.
I will celebrate with you today by giving you this special token of prayer.

"Happy Birthday to my dearest awesome sister Ate Suntz."
A sister who is one of a kind in heart and mind.

(Photo was taken February 24, 2017, by Sol Albar)

Ate Suntz aka Julie Andrews

(YouTube Video)