Dear Mama,

It's 30 minutes past midnight and Edgar is not yet home. I am worried about him but he said they need to finish their project for their presentation tomorrow. He is in his classmate's house, Mama. I hope he will be okay on his way home. He has never been out this late before, Mama.

Angel just slept. She also finished her project in the computer. They will pass it this week. Ralph had their comprehensive exam today and the second part next weekend. The kids are all busy because it's almost end of the school year. They will be having their final examinations soon and I still do not have money to pay for their tuition fee balances. Ralph also reminded about the deadline for the payment in the review class, Mama. I'm running out of time.

Help me, Mama. Please pray for us. Please, pray also that I will continue to be strong. For the sake of the kids. I really wish I can hold your hands and embrace your right now, Mama. I miss you. I love you, Mama.


Daddy

Dear Mama,

How are you? I hope you're doing fine, Mama. Me? I am not. I'm running out of time and I'm running out of luck. It looks like my prayers are not reaching their destinations, Mama. And pretty soon, everything will just collapse.

It's the finals, Mama. We still haven't received our salaries and incentives. I don't think it will ever be given. They only make us hope. They do not have any intentions of giving them to us. I'm doomed. The kids are doomed. But they don't understand it. They never would. All they think about is themselves.

Ralph's deadline for the review school is March 15. He needs to pay for his review class before that date. Needless to say, I still have to pay for his tuition fees. He is graduating this March. Of course, the tuition fees of Edgar and Angel too.

What am I doing? Why am I bothering you with these worries? You can't do anything. You should be at rest. I need to face all these problems myself.

Dear Mama,

Ralph is still not home. It's his second day at his out-of-town trip with the JPIA. Yes Mama, he still went on. I did not do anything to stop him. He wanted to go. I hope he will be safe, Mama.

We just had our dinner. We had instant noodles, Mama. We still haven't received our salary. I'm not really worried about what we're going to eat, Mama. It's the children's schooling that concerns me. They will all be having their final examinations in two-weeks time and I do not see any means of how to pay their balances in their tuition fees. I'm running out of my mind thinking what to do. I am failing Mama.  Help me.


Daddy

Dear Mama,

Today is Edgar's first day of training at Jollibee. He said he was assigned at the grilling station. I hope he will enjoy his experience there and learn from it. I am a bit worried, though. As much as possible, I really do not want to influence him in his decisions. I am concern with his studies. I guess this is also an opportunity for him to learn time management.

Angel already went to school today. She seems better now, Mama. Although she said she is not yet 100% okay. I'm sorry I was not able to do anything, Mama. I can only pray, Mama. I'm really sorry.

Ralph is persistent on attending that out-of-town trip. He wrote me a letter explaining himself, Mama. I don't know, I can't say anything.His reasoning only shows how much a failure I am in guiding our children. I can't help but think that if only they were left with you instead of me, they would have been better kids.

Today is the start of hot air balloon fiesta here, Mama. As usual, I wasn't able to take the kids. They have grown up and yet they have never been to that event. I always wish I can take them there. Anyway, I'll end my letter here, Mama. Take care of yourself. I miss you, Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

Dear Mama,

Angel did not go school today. She was complaining of pain in her abdomen last night and she said it was still painful this morning. She opted to rest. I hope it's nothing serious, Mama and that She'll be fine soon. I had to leave her, though. I need to go to work. I wish I could take her to the doctor, unfortunately that is not possible right now and you know why, Mama. All I did last night was pray.

I'm sorry Mama. I'm trying my best to take care of the kids. I know I'm failing. I wish I could do more. I'm really sorry.


Daddy

Dear Mama,

Edgar will be having his first interview today. I hope he passes this one so he will have a chance to experience working in the fastfood establishment. I'm sure he will enjoy it. I am praying however that he won't enjoy it too much that he would neglect his studies. But I always remind him, all three of them actually, to prioritize their studies before anything else.

It will be Nanay's birthday in two week's time, Mama. I was hoping I could do something special for her, like take the whole family out. Unfortunately, it looks like it won't be happening this year. There are still no signs of getting anything as far as our work is concern.

Anyway, that will be all for now Mama. Let's pray Edgar passes. Take care of yourself, Mama. I miss you.

I love you.


Daddy

Dear Mama,

Edgar will be taking an exam today at Jollibee. Last week, he submitted his resume and yesterday he received a text message telling him to come at 1:00 p.m. today for the exam. He have class at that time Mama, but Edgar said he will just catch up with his classmates on the lessons he would miss. I just let him, Mama. It was his decision to make.

As for Ralph, he was trying to join the out-of-town trip with JPIA again, even though I already told him not to because he is not required to join anymore since he is already in his 5th year. He never even told me about it, Mama. I only came to know about it because Ate Det sent me a text message yesterday asking me if I would allow Ralph to go. Of course, I got mad at him Mama. I scolded him, although I am not sure if he even understands me.

About Angel, she's still our baby, Mama. Though she's more stubborn now that she's older. But she is getting more responsible as far as her studies is concern. That's why she landed on the top 4 of her class. She still doesn't have a boyfriend, but I have a feeling that it won't be long. She's opening up little by little, Mama. I hope I would know how to handle it.

Last night, we went out to eat. We were not able to go out last Valentine's day because Ralph was taking his exams, so we did our late-Valentine dinner yesterday. Under strict budget, of course. Still, the kids were satisfied... I guess.

Well, that will be all for now Mama. It's Monday and I hope things get better for us this week. Take care of yourself, Mama. I really miss you.

I love you, Mama.


Daddy

Dear Mama,

I am about to sleep but I thought of writing you a letter before I call it a day. Honestly though, I do not know what to say, Mama. The kids are all in their rooms now. Tomorrow's Sunday but Ralph needs to wake up early because he will be having his exam. Tomorrow's his last day of the midterm exams.

Well, I guess I just wanted to say goodnight before I go to sleep. I miss you, Mama. Good night.

I love you.


Daddy