My Satellite

02 July 2010

Dear Jeio,

The weather is becoming more unpredictable these days. Preparing only a set of clothes for next day's work is not wise anymore. Me and your mom would need to be ready if tomorrow brings us dry, humid or rainy day. For our weekends and holidays, we also plan weather-proof activities to ensure we have family bonding time. As you know, we both work full-time and it is only on these days that we can spend more quality time with you.


Me and your mom are preparing for your future to the best of our abilities. We toil and lose countless sleeps to build a stable life --- while we still can, while you are still young, while you need your toys and drawing materials more than you "need" us.

However, just like the weather these days, I guess we need to prepare more for whatever comes our way tomorrow.

You know, me and your mom had a serious talk last night. She is beginning to prepare for the possibility of resigning earlier than expected. Admittedly, we thought she can still work for two more years or so to help me build a stable life for our family. But with you growing up so fast and the silent demands for a more visible parent cotinuously mounting, we agreed that one of us has to do it. We are bothered now and will be further haunted if we heed the tell-tale signs of our shortcomings as parents.

We love you so much, son. We are truly trying our best to be the best parents we can be TO YOU. But we are also frail and uninformed at times.

As your father, I am praying that you will grow up to be a good son and citizen of the world. I am also hoping that when your mom decides to be a full-pledged homemaker, you will appreciate her sacrifices and her true worth as much as I do. She is leaving a great company and a good post. She is giving up a fulfilling career and a promising profession. It takes so much love and strength to do this.

I love you and I am proud to be your father. You have this unique gift of understanding people's feelings and possess a blend of creativity which awes us always. Lucky are those who go beyond your quirkiness and appreciate your gifts like I D0.

Just like this weather, I know you will change. It may be tomorrow or a bit longer than that. But you will change. We as your parents are preparing for all these to the best of our knowlegde and abilities.

God bless you Jeio. May you weather the changes life will bring you...

Dad