Madness

Mood: Blessed
Listening to: My heart

At last, the 31st of March came. Dana was brought back up to baguio for that special day. I texted her teacher and was told that she needs to be there. In uniform before 8 am. My excited daughter perused all her previous exams wondering loudly what honors she would be given.

She was certain, so certain that she was going to bag the highest. With this in mind, Dana asked me and her tatay where we would treat her. She wanted Wendy's, their fries she tells me is better than Jollibee and Mcdonalds combined. Wow!!! Talk about advertising.

The rites started late and it began to drizzle...some people would think it is a bad omen.  I took it as a blessing. Other special people were given their honors but my ears was tuned to my daughter's name.

She was there at the far end of the court, waiting her turn to be called. Till that time she was called on the stage, I didn't know what she would be getting. Not to my surprise....my daughter was right...as usual she got top honors, a golden medal draped on her neck, my daughter beamed.

My pride knows no bounds. We always tell her and her other siblings that honors doesn't matter getting good grades is. Medals and awards are just added perks and bonuses that she can show off for a year of hard work. She took it upon herself to strive...she and Leila loves walking on that stage. They live for it.

Right now I believe that I am blessed. The hell with emotional plights that cripple me at times. The hell with financial instability. I have my kids, they are better than fine and I thank God for giving me the honor of being their mom. Right now I know and believe in my heart that I am complete.