It’s midnight and it’s now official. Today is the XXX time that I am celebrating my 50th birthday. Because I am such a liar and denial queen, my mind could no longer tell my real age. Pati asawa ko, idinamay ko na rin sa denial ko. Ask him about my age, he’s trained to lie too,
Friend—–“Pare, ilan taon na ang misis mo?”
E———-“45 yata sya”.
Friend—–“Ang layo pala ng agwat nyo”.
Last monday morning over breakfast, my husband reminded me how old I am.
E———“Bukas, sa Myerkoles, birthday mo na”.
A———“Tart, ang tanda ko na”.
E———“hehehe”.
A———“Dati pag narinig ko mga singkwenta na, naku ang tanda na nila, ngayon, eto na ngayon, ganito na ako katanda”.
E———“ako nga nung nasa barberya ako, nakita ko sa salamin, Ay sino yang matandang yan? Ako pala yun. Kulubut na ang mukha ko”.
A———“Naka salamin ka kasi, pag tinanggal hindi ka na sanay”.
E——–“Ako nga ang daming wrinkles, o o”.
A——–“Bakit parang dumilat ang mata mo? Baka nagpa alis ka nung talukap?”
Back to tonight:
12:25 am I am actually sleepy but I don’t want to sleep. I went down to the kitchen to get a glass of cold water. I saw some sliced oranges. I finished about 8 slices. As I was staring at the kitchen island, I just felt some sadness. There are still things that weigh on my shoulders. Mabigat pa rin, lagi akong may kaba, lagi akong may worry.
While I was going up the stairs, my tears began to gather. Ooops, birthday ngayon, dapat HAPPY birthday, avoid crying-crying and dramatic moments.
My children gave me very nice and expensive gifts. I am thankful for their love and generosity. My daughter has been busy finding a global health provider/insurer for Edmund and I. I didn’t like because the dues were astronomical. But she’s worried we could get sick while traveling just like what happened to me last year. She worries about our health. Sometimes she acts like a mother. My son has his own way of expressing his love. He has a tendency to shower me with beautiful stuff which he thinks girls like. Sana pala dinamihan ko na ang anak para marami rin akong matatanggap na gifts. If I had 6 kids, I would receive a minimum of 6 gifts.
The best gift a mother could have not only on her one single birthday is peace of mind. Knowing that her children are safe and healthy. That they are smart and not too trusting. That they are careful and prudent in everything that they do.
Knowing that when I am gone, they would be able to live a life that’s fruitful, meaningful, peaceful and free.
Just celebrate
Happy birthday!!!!! Planuhin na Ms. A, mag anak ng doktor (sa pagpapaganda), anak na international pilot para libre sa airlines haha, banker, presidente ng pilipinas, may ari ng high end dept store, ayan anim na.. Loko lang 🙂
Happy birthday! Sending you good wishes for continued blessings. May the coming year bring about good adventures and happy surprises. You always look beautiful because you glow from within. Besides, in my opinion, wrinkles, laugh lines and sunspots are just a way for your countenance to remind you of all the good times you’ve had, the adversities you’ve overcome and the warmth of sunny days.
A happy happy birthday to you boss anne, may the God kind of peace be upon you, as you reach out to people to help them in whatever situation they are into, may the Lord be quick in helping you also and as you affect our lives in a positive, happy way..know that I truly care and will always hope for your safety and that sickness will not defeat you.
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS. ANNIE! I wish you great health, great wealth and happiness. God bless you and your family.
Happy Birthday Ms. Annie! May God bless you with good health, peace of mind, and happiness!
Mazal tov Ms. Annie! Wishing you good health, happiness, peace of mind and strength. Happy birthday and many happy returns of the day!
Happy Birthday Ms. Annie! Wishing you good health and more blessings. Thank you for sharing your journal to us.
Happy bertdey!!!! Wishing you peace of mind especially at this time and may you continue to inspire and touch more lives.
Wishing you also — ang bato ni Darna! So when you feel sad or depressed, lunukin lang ang bato at sumigaw ka lang ng “Darna!” and off you go somewhere peaceful 😉
Happy birthday Ms. Annie!!!
Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday happy birthday….happy birthday to you!!!! Kinanta mo rin ba ma’am 🙂 Hehehe…….. Forget about everything now and just be happy celebrating your birthday with your Super Family…nandyan si Superman Edmund, Wonder Girl Oyen, Superboy Nyke at ang mga superdogs nyo. Whatever you wish for i wish it will all come true 🙂 Mwuahh
Happy Birthday Ma’am Annie!
Happy Birthday Ms. Annie!
Be strong and healthy always.
Keep your faith in the Lord.
More birthdays to come and keep inspiring us!
Happiest birthday, OMB! May God bless you with all the choicest blessings there is!
Happy Birthday OMB!! Smile. Have fun. May God bless you with more.
Happy Birthday, Ms. Annie!! May our Lord continue to grant you the desires of your heart. God vless you always!
Belated Happy Birthday, Ms Annie.. U are more blessed than u can ever imagine.. U have been blessed with a loving husband, two loving and caring children, a flourishing business, a good life, a great home, loving siblings, well-meaning friends and business partners, and a life that gave u the chance to travel around the world and see places not every one can have the chance to go and visit.. 😉
It’s never the material things we have in life that truly DEFINES US.. It is how WELL we LIVED our lives that gives TRUE MEANING to our very EXISTENCE.. 🙂
God bless u with many more HAPPY BIRTHDAYS to come in ur lifetime.. 🙂
WE LOVE U Ms Annie.. Take care and be well always.. <3
Have a happy and blessed birthday!
Hi Ms. Annie,
A very happy birthday to you. I must admit I was very sad when you postponed your birthday meet and greet. But I understand where you are coming from. I pray everyday that whatever it is troubling you may go away.
You deserve happiness and peace. You have been a humble, kind and generous person as well as a loving wife and mom.
May God grant you continuous blessings. I still fervently hope to meet you someday.
Regards,
Lei
Hi Ms. Annie,
Happy Birthday! best wishes on your special day!
Belated happy birthday Anne. May you continue to inspire and touch people’s lives in your very own special way. And if you are still having some rough time, may you have the protection and coverage from our Father. It is in human nature to fear but then we are reminded that He has not given us the spirit of fear but of power, of love and a sound mind (2 timothy 1:7). Warm ( or rather chilly as we are in a negative temperatire lately) greetings, Rissa
happy birthday OMB! 🙂 I hope to see you soon.
Happy Birthday Ms. Annie 🙂
belated happy birthday, ms. annie!
Belated happy birthday cousin. It’s better late than never.