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BAGONG BAYANI MAY 2012
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ow do we thank our mothers for everything? Words are not enough to say it all. Our deeds will not be sufficient as well. But in my own way, I would like to thank my Nanay and dedicate this issue to her. She may be miles away from me but I am sure once she reads this, she will smile and know that even if we are apart, she is always in my heart and on my mind and I continue to be her loving and affectionate daughter. My mother and I are so much different but also similar in so many ways. Growing up, I always thought I take after my father in terms of beliefs, attitudes and behavior, truly my father's daughter, and that my mother and I had little in common. As I mature, I realized that I also take after my Nanay, that I am more like her extension. I now realized that I often ask myself, "What would my mother do in this situation if it was her?," or "How would my mother want me to decide this matter?" whenever I am faced with a life-changing decision. Her influence on me may not be evident to me as I was growing up, but as I grew older, I realized that my mother had always been my role model. I saw how my mother evolved from a very strict and domineering mother to a loving and accepting parent. Perhaps because I understand her more now than I did before when I was young, I know that all she did and she wanted was the best for me and I would like to thank her for everything. This is the first time I will be sharing with all of you her photo, with her permiss permission of course. Looking at our picture standing side by side with her, I am in awe of how strong, capable and graceful she is. I am who I am today because of her profound influence on me and the values she has instilled in me. I am and will forever be grateful to her. It is both a privilege and an honor to be called her daughter. yo MRS. PACITA SALOMON. I love you Nanay! Thank you, iss is lovingly dedicated to you and to all the mothers out This issue H there. Happy Mother's Day! b God bless us all, God bless the Philippines at Mabuhay po tayon lahat! tayong