"But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak." (Isaiah 40:31)
I was pleasantly surprised when you embraced me and said, "We'll be together forever Mama!" That was really sweet of you! You must have said those words from your heart because I was sure it was not something that I coached or conditioned you to say.
How I wish we could be together forever Anika! But I know someday you will grow your wings and you will fly. In a few years you will be making your own decisions and you will be owning them. I will be there for you to listen and to give you advice but in the end it will be your call.
You see I was very blessed to have parents who gave me wings and let me fly. At a young age, your Tito Alex and I were already involved in our family decision-making. When it was time to choose which course to take up in college, we both made the decision based on what we wanted to pursue in life. When it was time to make our career choice, your Mommy Vinia and Daddy Sancho gave us a piece of their minds but ultimately it was our decision to make.
Having been empowered to make a decision at a young age gave me the courage to flap my wings and fly. Oh boy, it wasn't easy! I definitely had fallen many times over but every time I do, I would always have the courage to rise and fly again.
I don't think I could have done it on my own. This is where I give credit where credit is due. I owe it to my parents for trusting me and for loving me unconditionally even if they probably knew that my decisions would bring my downfall. But most of all I owe it all to God for being with me even before I was born. For carefully putting me together so I could be who I am right now. For loving me beyond understanding.
So Anika when it is time for you to fly, remember us your Mama and Papa. We believe in you and we love you no matter what. But most of all remember that you have a God who loves you beyond understanding and He is what binds us together forever.
Love,
Mama
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