A LETTER OF GRATITUDE TO MY PARENTS

You know me as the type of child who rarely express her emotions verbally. This letter contains every
word of thanks and appreciation bottled-up inside me.

Dear Dade and Mame,

Few months from now, I will be a college student and if the destiny permits, I may live a few miles away from the both
of you. With that, although I have long realized that your existence means so much for me, let me express through this
letter how thankful I am that you are my parents and how proud I am to be your child.

Dade, thank you for worrying so much about us to the extent that your blood pressure rises. It only shows how concern
you are for our well-being. It shows how deeply you love us and how much you care for us.

Mame, thank you for your constant nagging. I know it is hard for you to remind us every single thing that we should do
especially when most of the time, were are not listening. Your constant nagging only means how much you care and love
us. It shows that no matter how hard it is to do ‘mom-things’, you will not give up because your love for us surpasses
even the highest mountain in the world. You are the true epitome of “Mother knows best.”

Thank you for providing us with all the support you can give, no matter what.

Thank you for prioritizing our welfare over yours even though sometimes it makes you suffer.

Thank you for giving everything that we need. I know you think that what you are giving us is not enough, you think
that you are depriving us of all the material things and perhaps you think that you are not enough but trust me, we are
more than thankful to have you as our parents.

Thank you for believing us and for always being there for us.

Thank you for knocking some sense into us when we are acting rash.

Thank you for giving us a little push when you know we are feeling disheartened and weak.

Thank you for giving us the life every child deserves, and for being such wonderful parents.

Mame, Dade, you will always be many person. Without the two of you, I may not be where I am today. Everything I
have and everything that I have achieved is dedicated to the both of you. I, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I LOVE YOU BOTH VERY MUCH.

Your loving daughter,

Kristiene Mae M. Alo