Happy birthday, Mom ❤️

You would've  been 61 today. I can't believe how long it's been since you were gone. And even until now, sometimes, I would still wish that one day, I would wake up and you're suddenly here again. I'm a grown up now, mom. A lot has changed, but some things remain the same. I've been seeing you in my dreams a lot more lately. I don't know why, but I like it. I remember wanting to see you in my dreams since then, but it rarely happens so I'm glad that now I see you in my dreams even if it means you'll be gone again when I wake up.

I've never told anyone this, but I always get jealous of other people. Whenever I would see someone doing things with their mom, I whisper to myself wishing I could do the same with you. I can only imagine going to different places with you, trying different food, and doing some other random stuff we could do. I miss learning how to cook from you. I wish I can buy you gifts, something you would love. I'd probably be able to get you more than just a cake and a card now. But you don't really like expensive things, the reason I'm so frugal now is because I got it from you. haha! What I would do to be able to do things with you again. For now, I'll be dreaming about doing these with you instead.

It makes me so happy that a lot of people still remember you and misses you. Yesterday, I bumped into Ninong Oniot and he mentioned that it's your birthday. Today, my sisters posted a greeting for you on Facebook and other family and some of your friends greeted you too. Mom, your light is so bright that it still shines here to this day even though you're not with us anymore. And we'll make sure it stays that way. You'll always be celebrated and loved.