A Post-Birthday Message to my Beloved Eldest Sister
5:09 AM
To My Dearest Eldest Sister,
To be honest, I've prayed for an older
brother way back when I was little and never knew that one cannot
change into a boy the moment they wake up the next day just because
of your silly sister's prayer before going to bed. I admit that I
asked for that for a week every single night just because I loved the
idea of having a kuya (from
all the books and television shows/cartoons). And maybe because I
felt like having one older sister's enough and two makes it a jungle.
(What? Please don't be mad at me when I sort of admire that idea. I
was three!)
Anyway,
with all the fervent prayers, I always wake up to the same you- a big
sister. Confused, I thought that maybe I'm not exerting enough
efforts in prayers or haven't been a good girl lately or maybe He saw
me making fun of the bubble wrap when I'm supposed to be in bed,
sleeping. But then I've learned that God has a purpose why I have an
ate after some series
of funny three-year-old prayers, questions to our parents, growing up,
schooling, and some episodes of tantrums and afternoon naps.
Isn't it such an
interesting intro? Hehe. I love you, Dem!
After all those
years, I never thought that I'll eventually love having you. You're
the one person who balances us three in that equation of “The Great
Tamayo Tres Marias”. You're the fun, most-outspoken one and you
never let any dull moment affect the atmosphere (which saved us
siblings awkward moments when put into other groups). You're the
trigger on our daredevil side (though I've sort of doubted that after
the Station 1 zip line in Pugad, Pugo Adventure). I never thought
that we'll eventually grow close with each other.
And on your special
day, allow me to thank you. Thank you for keeping up with TK and I,
the patience, the hardships you had to endure all because of your two
equally crazy sisters. For doing your best, portraying your role as
the eldest (I would never find any other eldest sibling who could do
the things you do when it comes to tolerating us), for sharing life
lessons with us. Thank you for everything, including those I cannot
put into words just because it is way beyond that. And thank you for
not turning into a guy each day that I wake up.
And with that, I
promise to always keep my eyes and ears open for you. To always,
always make sure that whenever you need a shoulder to cry on, mine
will always be available, a special all-access pass for sisters. I'll
always be here to hear your rants, random stories, I'll be here to
help you feel better whenever a guy breaks your heart or when your
guy forgets something and it made you feel bad. I promise to be here
as well, to remind you. To remind you of the things you've managed to
teach me and TK, the importance of having you in our lives, to help
keep your feet on the ground, to hug you when you extremely need one,
to cheer you on and believe in you when everyone else turns their
back from you, to remind you of our silly days including your most
embarrassing moments as the head of the trio. Always remember and
never forget, we got your back, bro!
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| Three will always be a jungle for me. |
I love you, Dane
and I might not show it most of the time, but I really do. I
appreciate you and everything that you've done for us three, for our
family. And with this another year added to your life, I wish that
you'll use this year well. I pray that may your dreams find their way
to reality and that the Lord guide you, every step of the way and may
everything that you do be pleasing to His eyes and be glorifying His
name. Also, may your awesomeness multiply!
Happy Birthday,
Dane! You'll always be Potpot to us.
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| Happy 27th, Dane! |
Much Love,
Chickee
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