Tatay... It’s Your Time to Shine

I technically grew up away from my father. I can only recall a number of vivid memories with him. You see, he was an OFW working as an engineer in the Middle East and would only go home in a year or two and stay for about a month. But in all honesty, I have never kept any ill-feelings towards him or the situation for his absence. Instead, early on, I looked up to him all the more. I know it was a very big sacrifice for him to work abroad and miss his daughters’ growing up years. In order to provide for our needs, he forgot about his comfort and the things that he liked and in his desire to see us achieve our dreams, he set aside his own interests.

My father is my hero. He is my all-time inspiration. He inspires me to dream big dreams. I could never be the person that I am today if not for him. He is the wind beneath my wings. He is content to watch me quietly and take pride in my achievements. By his example, he has taught me to love selflessly.

For everything that you are…
For everything that you have sacrificed for us….
For what you have made of us…
For being the person that you are….

Thanks to you and I love you. And today, it’s your time to shine…

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!