Photo description: Analy Lorenzo Basa, my mother during her high school graduation.
Photo Description: My mom on the right and my father on the left carrying me.
Photo Description: My mom on the right carrying my sister (Zyque), at the center is my Grandma, next to her is my dad carrying me.
How can I ever really thank you Mom?
As an infant you nursed me and gave me love. I couldn’t do anything for myself. I couldn’t speak, couldn’t read, and couldn’t write.
I could always eat, as you would find to be true throughout my life, especially as a teen. Yet it didn’t matter what I couldn’t do as a baby because you did it all for me, knowing in good time I would get there.
I want you to know you’re a wonderful mother and I’ve always known how lucky I’ve been throughout my life to have had you as my mom, especially when I look around.
I never knew until I got much older that we had some really tough times. Maybe it was because you were such an amazing caregiver. Or maybe because you were a great protector and provider; but it was probably just because you loved me so much you never let me know that you were in pain.
I do remember some hard times.
I remember you spanking me for not sharing my food to my classmates.
I remember you protecting me when people lashed out at me or my sister, even if we were at fault, and then us getting it worse from you for being at fault. Saying ‘you were raised better than that!’
I remember you holding me and telling me everything would be fine when I would cry or was in pain. Even as I got older and still needed your, guidance, love and touch.
I remember when Dad would yell at us for something and you would give us a quick look or a wink to let us know everything would be OK, even when we were in trouble.
I remember you working nights because it paid a ‘little more,’ and although you didn’t like it, you did it for us.
I remember you in pain at times, crying in a separate room, and doing your best to shield me from it, but Mom I will always be there for you, so you can cry whenever you need to and all you want.
Mom, I mainly remember the good times though!
I had a great childhood filled with happy memories.
I always had great birthdays!I was always encouraged to be more.
Mom I remember Dad, you, me and Zyque on Christmas morning, laughing, smiling and being together as a family.
Mom, you were always a good example of what a mother should be.
But Mom, the main thing I could always count on you for was your understanding, sensitivity, and compassion. You were always there for me when I needed someone to be there, and I want you to know I will always be there for you.
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