June 28

It's my birthday today and I would like to thank the Lord for His unfailing love and for the people who love me.

Thank you Lord for:

Alo, Kelvin and Ian for always being there for me no matter what

Mommy for being what a Lola should be to me and Ronjay for the respect which I appreciate very much

Ate Ofel and her family for making me feel special always

Bebitoy for simply being the child who bring wonderful color to our lives

Tita Elvie and family for loving and accepting me as a member of their family

Nanay Lina and family for treating me like one of their own

Ate Etey, Paulo, JC, Joan and Kuya Jojo for the respect, it means a lot to me!

and for Ryan - who until now never gave up on me

Just knowing these people love me for what I am makes me feel I always have a home.

Thank you, God, for giving me another year of life.

Thank you for all the experience of this past year;

for times of success which will always be happy memories,

for times of failure which reminded me of my own weakness and of my need for you,

for times of joy when the sun was shining,

for times of sadness which drove me to you.

Forgive me

for the hours I've wasted,

for the chances I failed to take,

for the opportunities I missed this past year.

Help me in the days ahead to make this the best year yet,

and through it to bring good credit to myself,

happiness and pride to my loved ones,

and joy to you. Amen.