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Dearest Tony,

We send our love, hugs and kisses to you on this your special day! Your Dad, ‘te Cars and I attended the 5:30pm novena Mass in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel as our thanksgiving Mass for your birthday, after which we dined out as a celebration.

Ta`, for so many times, we have thanked the Lord for the gift of a son that you are. You have been so thoughtful, helpful, generous, selfless – many more* – and nothing more that we can ask for! You are such a blessing! Aside from being a happy, outgoing, helpful, talented and intelligent person, as others can see you, inwardly you are still tops! We in the family can attest to that! Extending a helping hand is so natural to you, even if sometimes it means a sacrifice on your part. But you don’t mind the sacrifice, foremost for you is to help. Also, you truly put into action your faith through community service, and at such fervor and dedication, praise God!

That’s why we’ve always believed, miracle blessings are in store for you, as no good work passes by the eyes Above unnoticed. You have been generous with your time, talent and treasure, and as I have always quoted, “God cannot be outdone in generosity!” Your Langga is already one of His priceless gifts to you. You are compatible in so many ways, united and understanding as a couple, and we, the family, have constantly thanked our Loving Father for that. Expect many more unpredicted good things to come your way. An awareness reminder though: not-so-good (as we see them) happenings wrap up sometimes the blessings, so look forward to the aftermath of it. During the trial, keep up the hope and the faith assured that it’s only temporary, and our Protector and Provider is just around to deliver the real reward He has in store for you, with strengthened faith besides.

May this suffice for now, and what is left unsaid will be kept in our hearts, for the angels to whisper to you in the silence of your soul. May this special day usher in another year - and more years to come - of more challenges and conquests, as no other can handle but a child of God such as you!

Your Dad is with me as I write this, keep our parental birthday blessings to you! God be with you as a couple, in whatever you do, wherever you go. May you have a family soon, in God’s perfect timing!

Love always,

Dad & Mom

* There is one trait I’d like to separate in another post, still our birthday tribute continued, so watch for “On Your Birthday, Part 2”.

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