Thank you for everything that you’ve done. Thank you for always being there. Thank you for making me breakfast in bed every single school day. Thank you for driving me to school every morning, even though I only live 5 minutes away. Thank you for always having food on the table. Thank you for driving me to dance everyday. Thank you for putting up with my attitude. Thank you for putting up with my fights with my mom. Thank you for just being there. Thank you for everything. 

As the days got closer to your departure, the more sad I got. I actually spent some nights in my room just crying about it. But I tried to stay strong. I didn’t show anyone weakness. I didn’t let anyone know that I was upset that you were leaving. When the day came, I still tried to act like it didn’t affect me as much as it does. When I hugged you both, I couldn’t hold back the tears. I had to walk away right away ‘cause I didn’t want anyone to see. I really didn’t want this day to come. But it was bound to happen eventually, right?

Now that I look back on it, I feel like I sort of took you guys for granted while you were here. You were supposed to leave right after my Sweet 16. But you decided to stay. Almost another year you stayed here. I know you really wanted to go back home. But you stayed, longer. 

I know you’re happy to go home, so I’ll be happy for you too. So, I’m gonna keep this short before I get too emotional. Lola and Lolo, I hope you have a safe trip! I’m gonna miss your cooking, Lola. And I’m gonna miss you taking me out to practice driving, Lolo. Ugh. Like, I’ll just miss everything about you. Salamat po para sa lahat! Mahal kita<3 I promise to make you proud.