To my mother, Lorencita Lorenzana Acdog
I am truly grateful to God for you. I feel nothing but wonder and gratitude for the life and love you have shared with me. Your boundless care and support have been with me throughout my life, and I will always value your sacrifices and kindness. You deserve my full appreciation. Please know that I love you deeply.
With all my love,
— Alyn Acdog
To Mama Cedes
Mama, it has been 25 years since you passed away, but I have never forgotten how you kept our family together through life’s ups and downs. Your quiet example as a faithful Christian made a lasting impression on your daughters and everyone you met. Thank you for living your life that way; it serves as our guiding light. I will always try my best to live well as my way of saying thank you. Happy Mother’s Day in heaven. I love and miss you so much.
— Stella Marie Bunani
Mother, from my earliest memories, you have been my safe haven. You taught me that strength is about rising again with grace, and you showed me how to be courageous and compassionate by living those values every day. Though fate and separate paths have drifted us apart, I want you to know that your resilience inspires me daily. I may be a distant daughter, and I may not always have the words, but I am proud of you. I am strong because a strong woman raised me. Thank you for putting our family first. I love you and always will.
— Mona Desierto
Mama, thank you for making me feel a mother’s love, even if only for a short time. Though my memories are few, I am grateful for the care you gave me. Because of you, I also had a father who stepped up—someone who acted as a mother and never let me feel like something was missing. I don’t know if “thank you” is enough for your sacrifices, but please know I truly appreciate you. I am grateful that your love helped shape my life.
— Hazle Guiyab
Mama, you have been my source of strength and wisdom. When the world became harsh and painful, the one constant I held onto was your love, faith, and prayers. There were moments I wanted to give up, but you never wavered. You listened and guided me even when your own heart bled watching my struggles. Even now, you remain my steady source of strength amidst life’s storms. Thank you for helping me see the Lord in my life so that I could stay faithful and loving. Maraming salamat, Ma. I will always cherish you.
— Rhea Reburiano Lajom
Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for being such a supportive “Mamita” to my girls. We may not see each other as often as we’d like due to hectic schedules, but we are always here for you. It is sad to see how fast time passes; I wish we could slow it down to have more time to bond. We hope to travel more as a family this year, and we pray the Lord heals you completely. You are a fighter, and we know that with God, everything will be fine. Thank you for your love. May God bless you a thousandfold. — Odessa Ubamos
