September 26, 2021

Happy Sunday everyone! How's your Sunday going? Mine is a little bit sad and frustrated but I'm fine. I'm trying myself to be okay because of my daughter for the reason that she is not feeling well. She had a fever for three consecutive days and now she has diarrhea. Thanks God her fever is gone already. My problem now is her diarrhea and her rashes. Though she is not lethargic but it still worries me. To all mothers here, can you give me some advice what to do? Kindly leave your advice on the comment section. Thank you in advance.

Let's go back to my real topic. Today my mother celebrates her 68th birthday. I'm a little bit downhearted because I did not make to be present on her special day. Prior to her birthday, she asked me if I could come but I didn't promise her to be there. Knowing that our situation today is not safe for traveling, I just told her that I will see what I can do. Good thing my mother is a considerate kind of person, she understands my situation. Three days before her special day, I sent some cash to my sister as my contribution for the celebration. My other siblings also sent their shares.

At noon my sister sent me pictures of my parents. The celebration is just simple but I can see the happiness in their faces. Ever since, my dream is to make my parents happy. I always wanted to see their smiling faces. They mostly deserve it for taking care of us even though we are not their real children. Before, when we were so unfortunate and struggling for our daily needs, we cannot hold a celebration like this. During occasions, we were already happy if we have rice cake or pancit with white bread serve on the table. Now, I am very glad that I can give them something on their special days even if it is just a little.

Weeks before my mother's birthday, my sister decided to buy a portable. The kids and feeling kids(haha) love it so much. It is very spacious so the kids can play freely. They look so happy and I'm diddly envious to them. It would be very fun if I made it. I'm sure my daughter would be very happy playing with her cousins. But that's life. We cannot control everything. I just console myself by telling that there's still plenty of time if this pandemic ends. I hope it will be soon.🙏

Later this afternoon, I called my sister through messenger to greet my mother personally. I saw that there were still few visitors in our house. My mother talked to me. I felt an ounce of pang in my heart when I asked her how was her birthday celebration. She answered that it was fine but it would be very nice and she would be very happy if we were there. I was teary-eyed but I just told her that maybe next time we can make it. She happily thanked me for my sponsorship on her celebration. She said that she was happy because she has many visitors. Her visitors were just our neighbors tho. And then again, she asked me if I could visit them together with my daughter soon. As usual, I didn't promise. I don't want them to expect and be disappointed. I just told her that maybe soon if everything will be okay.

CLOSING NOTE

My frustrations slowly faded when I saw that my mother was happy. Though I wasn't there but I'm still happy seeing them happy. What matters to me is their happiness. I want to give them everything I can to reciprocate their love that they gave to us until this moment. I want to pay them back the hardships and sacrifices they've made for us to grow as a good individual. I owe everything I am today to them. If it's not because of them, I don't know what kind of person I am today or where I may be. I considered them my real parents and I love them so much.

That's it for today everyone. Again and I again, I keep thanking you all for your non-stop support to me. I am deeply honored and blessed for meeting you guys in this platform. Once again, Thank You So Much. May the Lord bless you everyday. I hope you and your families are safe and healthy all the time.🥰

All images including the lead image were captured by my sister.