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Daughter Monica Now 24!

November 23rd, 2007 by Sexy Mom · Viewed 3137 times · 28 Comments

First daughter, Monica, turned 24 yesterday. How vividly I remember the day when she was born. Ultrasounds were not yet routine those days in the early 80s, thus, there would always be an element of surprise when a child was born. The much awaited words, “It’s a boy!” or “It’s a girl” were the first words a doctor would announce to the mother as soon as the baby is brought out to the world, then later to the father, relatives or friends who wait outside the hospital’s delivery room.

“It’s a girl”, the doctor announced. What extra joy I had, not only because my child and I were doing well, but because I had a daughter. I felt at that time that we have become complete: a son and a daughter. Every mother of course wants a daughter–what fun it is to dress her up and to share secrets with when she grows older. I was content, I didn’t anymore care what was happening, I just slept and slept–content.

And true enough, I dressed her up, dolled her up until she was in her early teens, when she finally preferred loose shirts, pants and caps and running around with friends in the neighborhood, climbing trees, poles, etc. A few years later, in high school, she was into concerts (how she loved F4, she blew P5th for a general admission ticket) and had fun time with her friends. Though not outstanding in terms of studies–she would consistently have lines of 7, 8 and in some cases 9 in her report card, it was fine by me, what mattered was that she was happy and not stressed out in her studies, though my husband was quite strict with her. Oh well, that was the balancing act, perhaps.

Through all her growing up years, since the time she was 5 years old she saw herself not being the youngest anymore, with 3 more brothers and 2 sisters as additional members of the family. At age 13, she was already an “ate” to 5. Yes, we grew together, shopped together, shared secrets, went through the usual ups and downs and somehow the love-hate relationship of mother and daughter.

We travelled together–I cannot forget how she daringly para-glided in Patthaya, Thailand, when she has always been afraid of heights. In Dhaka, Bangladesh, she was well-liked by the staff of the Sheraton Hotel where she had her OJT. The first time she was away from home (aside from sleep overs and school activities) was for a paralegal election-related assignment South of Manila. It was one of the most nerve-wracking time for me–she was working until early morning, on sight, brownout and all. At that moment, I wanted to rush by her side, but I was helpless as I was miles away, like 8 hours away if I travel by road.

In college, she was in the school’s debate club and pep squad competing team. She finished her college without much fanfare, only to announce that she wanted to continue her studies, either taking a medical course or going to law school. Was she serious? I asked myself, as these 2 fields of studies were entirely different ones. True enough, she was serious. With communication arts as her college course, she chose to be practical–she went to law school. Had she chosen the medical course, she might have been required to take a year or two more of the pre-medical subjects.

And now, look at where she is–at the Ateneo Law School, with her general average still qualifying her for honors when she graduates. She’s keeping her fingers crossed to maintain her grades. Three more semesters and she will be taking the Bar. Then she would be a lawyer. What next? Let’s see.

Monica is a bookworm, a wide reader, offline and online, and a lady of many talents. She can turn her tongue into a “W”, writes well, find good buys, and many more, but most of all, she tries to be a good child of God, a fine daughter to us her parents, a caring sister to her siblings, and a solicitous aunt to her nieces. She’s not perfect, though, she has her moments, she’s only human.

Happy Birthday, dear Monica. Your dad and I thank the good Lord for giving you to us. May you have the wisdom to go through life–see its reality, be able to go through the challenges that you may face, and be thankful for all the wonderful blessings, small and big that come your way. Have lots of love from your siblings, sister-in-law and nieces, and an angelic hug from Michael.

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