Nanay is going away again...

Dear Mama,

Nanay is going away again. She'll be leaving for Canada next week with Dang Itang. I know she needed the vacation. She deserves it. Now, there's no one I can run to when I have a problem. I'm not being selfish, Mama, there's nothing going really well for me lately. And now, she has to go.

First semester is almost over, Mama. The boys will be having their finals in two weeks time, while Angel will having their second periodical test too. You know that means payment time again, Mama. Right now, I still don't know where to find funds. I hope I'll be able to find a solution.

Sorry for bothering you with my problems, Mama. By the way, I said yes to the show, and I'm sure you know why. It's the means that came my way lately.

Will end my letter now, Mama. I'm still at the internet cafe. I still do not have internet at home. Take care of yourself, Mama. I miss you.

I love you, Mama.


Daddy

Angel no longer need an Egyptian costume

Dear Mama,

I was saddened by Angel's news last night. She said she no longer need an Egyptian costume. Honestly, I felt quite relieved because that will be one less worry for me, but when she told me why, it made me sad. She said they choose another classmate to be their representative for the United Nations' day. Just a week ago, she said she wanted to join. I saw sadness in her eyes. But she tried to explain to me that there were many in their class they have to choose from, and she wasn't the only one who was "not chosen." She could have made a beautiful Egyptian queen, Mama. Don't you agree? Oh well, another failure for me. I'm sorry, Mama.

Ralph is in Ilocos right now, for a weekend seminar. I didn't give him money to pay for the trip nor allowance, because I don't have any to give him. I don't how he managed to raise funds. He said he sold tickets, Mama. Edgar, on the other hand, is busy in his extra-curricular activities. Last night, they joined a choral competition, although they didn't get any place. But I think he is enjoying, Mama. I don't hear him complaining.

That will be all for now, Mama. Please take care of yourself. I miss you, Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

Angel needs an Egyptian costume

Dear Mama,

I am having another dilemma, Angel needs an Egyptian costume! It will be United Nations Month on October and she will be wearing an Egyptian dress. I know, maybe there are available ready-made costumes out there, Mama. But I remembered that you never bough anything. You always came up with something when Angel needed a costume before, Mama which always made her unique from others.

I hope you can help me come out with something, Mama. I really wish you're here right now. I'm sorry, here I go again... anyway, do take care of yourself, Mama. Will work now. I miss you, Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

Ralph turns 19 today

Dear Mama,

Our son Ralph turns 19 today. Of course, I know you did not forget that. Unlike previous birthdays though, there won't be any celebrations nor gifts for Ralph this year. Not even a trip to the fastfood. It makes me sad, Mama. The only consolation I got is that we have very understanding kids who aren't really expecting much. All because you taught them well, Mama.

That will be all for now, Mama. Will be going to work now. Take care of yourself, Mama. I miss you.

I love you.


Daddy

A decision I don't want to do...

Dear Mama,

I'm sorry if I'm going to burden you with problems again. I just don't know where to go, Mama. The first semester is almost finished. Ralph and Edgar's final examination will be next month. Yet, they are still on promissory notes, and so is Angel. And honestly, I really do not have any windfall to expect.

The thought of them stopping their schooling has been entering my mind lately, Mama. I cannot send them to school anymore. Not even now that I have a job. I didn't know what happened what it has reached this far. I'm really sorry, Mama. I have failed you. If only miracles are real.

Right now, Angel is sick. I am still at the office, Mama. Ralph texted me this afternoon and told me that she was sent home by her teacher. I hope it's not serious. Help me make her well, Mama. She needs your touch.

I will be logging off, Mama. Will be going home in a while. Take care of yourself. I miss you, Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

P.S. I'm really sorry, Mama.

Not feeling well...

Dear Mama,

I'm not feeling well since yesterday... or was it the other day? I can't remember, Mama. I just know I don't feel well. I'm not sure if it's real or psychological because of the stress and anxiety I'm suffering lately.

I really could use your hug right now, Mama.

I need you now, Mama.


Daddy

Another TV offer

Dear Mama,

I'm sure you know by now, I have another TV offer for my letters to you. I still don't know what to say. I'm not sure, Mama... I don't want to go through the anxiety I went through 3 years ago.

Please help me decide, Mama. I hope you can visit me in my dreams tonight.

Take care of yourself, Mama.

I miss you.

I love you.


Daddy

Hi

Dear Mama,

I just want to say hello. I'm sorry for not writing lately... got too much on my plate. I wish you were here, Mama.

Take care of yourself. I miss you, Mama.

I love you.


Daddy