15 July 2017

Philippines

Dhane,

First of all, Happy Birthday. Congratulations for all your achievements so far. You’ve been a good girl to
your parents, a good teacher to your students, a good sister to your friends, a good listener to those who
are in having problems, a good mentor to those who want to achieve, a good lecturer to those who want
to learn, a good mother to those children, and a good person in general. There are countless people who
are thankful that you’ve touched their lives in the simplest and elegant manner but with a huge impact. I
can see how your parents are taking care of you. I can see how others are thankful every time you are
around. I can see your students filled with joy every time you are with them. As your current state, I
know you can have anything you want. And you deserve those. You deserve all the blessing you’ve been
receiving right now. Let me be the one to say thank you that you’ve been this kind of person to your
world. Thank for being there for them and to everyone. Thank you for exerting effort for the people you
know who are in need even if you don’t know them. Thank you for the love you had given to the world.
For 24 years, you did all of this. Thank you for the impact you had given. Since this is your day. Let me be
the one to apologize for all disappointments, hardships, stress, and problems. Let me be the one to
represent the world to say sorry for all your problems. I know, it’s not like you say sorry to someone and
immediately everything will be fine. No, that’s not the point. Everyone is trying their best to give back to
you what you had given. Everyone isn’t expecting from you to do more. Everyone isn’t depending on you
to do their stuff. They just found someone who is worthy to be respected and to be followed. I know you
know that you are more than what others can see you. And others can see that too. With all the
responsibilities they had given, they know you can. You deserve an apology from all the roots of your
problem. We are sorry. As for my birthday wish to you, well, I guess wishing “good health, better love
life, more achievements, blah blah blah” will be redundant. I’ll be wishing for you to find your purpose in
life. I’ll be wishing that you can help more people than you already have. I’ll be wishing for you to have
your own group of apprentices to look after. I’ll be wishing that you can touch more lives and kick some
senses to other people. I’ll be wishing that everything will come your way. I’ll be wishing for you to have
the best. Well, I guess, this is all I got to say. Happy birthday Dhane. Thank you for everything. You’ve
been a good person, a really great teacher and a good friend. This is your day. Happy birthday. Everyone
is wishing all the best for you. Well, I guess thank you isn’t enough to cover all the good things you’ve
done. And sorry can’t cover all the problems the world has caused. High five for your day.
Congratulations for everything.

P.S
I don’t want this to be personal. This letter isn’t about me, but about you. I want to say more but this
paper will be too short to say it. I know everyone is flocking to have your attention. I’ll just be here if
you’re tired of your world. I’ll try to be different and entertaining. Again, happy birthday. Everyone loves
you.

Sincerely,

Ma-u
 It’s someone’s
special day.
I’m giving some
chocolates for
smiles.
:D