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With Moose Gear Baby – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉

Watching you wear your new little clothes today, I couldn't help but smile—and ache a little. It feels like only yesterday they were a little too big for you, and now they're neatly tucked away because you've already outgrown them. Time has such a gentle way of reminding a mama that her little boy is growing up.

Sometimes I wish you wouldn't grow up so fast. As your mama, it's a little heartbreaking to watch time move this quickly. But more than anything, I am grateful, overjoyed, and so proud of the little boy you're becoming. Watching you grow and witnessing all the little milestones along the way fills my heart in ways I never knew were possible.

Hay, anak... I love you so much. Every day, I pray that I'm raising you the right way and making the best decisions for you. Truthfully, there are times when I wonder if I'm being a good mama. I'm not perfect. I've made mistakes, and I'm sure I'll make more along the way. But every mistake has taught me something—to become a better mama than I was yesterday.

One day, when you're old enough to read this, I hope you'll know that I loved you with everything I had. I may not always get everything right, but I will never stop trying to be the mother you deserve.

And no matter how much you grow, no matter how many clothes you outgrow, or how far life takes you, one thing will never change: my love for you. It is constant, unconditional, and will always be yours.

I love you, always and forever.
Love, Mama. 🤍

Today, I witnessed something that stayed with me—a mother's tears.

Sometimes, we never truly know what battles people are fighting in silence. Behind every smile may be worries, sacrifices, and struggles that they choose not to share. Many are simply doing their best, staying strong, and giving everything they have for their children.

When I saw her relief, I felt happy for her, but I also felt guilty. I realized that my observations are not always accurate. Sometimes, I become too focused on what I think I see that I fail to notice the silent cries for help right in front of me.

Still, I am grateful that someone stepped in and that help reached her when she needed it most.

This moment reminded me to choose kindness whenever possible. We never know what someone is carrying behind closed doors. A little compassion, understanding, and grace can go a long way.

Be kind—not because people ask for it, but because everyone is fighting a battle we may never see.

🖊GCKA

Panganay = the family’s shock absorber.

Hmm… wala naman tayong magagawa, ’di ba?

We grew up understanding everyone so much that we forgot who would understand us too.
We tried to make everything okay, even when it was slowly breaking us.

And when things still didn’t work out, tayo pa rin ’yung kailangang maging matatag sa harap nila.
In the end, tayo rin naman ’yung tahimik na nagmo-move on mag-isa.

~ GCKA

Happy Mother's Day! 💕

From you, I always feel the love which I couldn't define in words but it is too special to feel.

I became strong and had known my worth because of the hardships I felt in life -- I thought I was healed from then.

But my healing started from you, my little lad.
Only from you I felt how being wanted so much, how to see a smile so infectious as I showed up to you, how heavenly it felt to be hug so tight and how I feel so proud whenever you keep on choosing me than the others. To you -- I am not invisible.

Without asking, without begging and without efforts, I know you love me so much. You reminded me that I no longer need to put up my armor but just to be simply me, your mama.

I love you my little lad, I am not a perfect person but I am trying my best to give you the love I once lacked.

🖊 GCKA

okay lang walang tulog si mama,
mahalaga mahimbing at komportable ang anak 🥹