I wrote my dad a poem which I put in a card and gave to him.

That was 8 years ago. Now becoming so busy and having a life of my own, I’m planning to find time to share a whole day with the family, especially my dad. And probably give him a better copy of my poem.

The sweetest thing I’ve done for my Dad? I took him out on a date. Let me tell you something about my Dad first: He absolutely loves Mr. Bean. He absolutely loves clubhouse sandwiches. He doesn’t talk much. He’s shy when the kids do the paying. He’s not very demonstrative.

But I am. Haha!

I asked him out on a date via SMS and he replied “Ok.” OK!? Hahaha. Better than nothing. I took him on a typical date — dinner and a movie! We saw Mr. Bean’s Holiday and I was psyched when he laughed out loud and guffawed throughout the film. Then we headed to a restaurant that I knew served clubhouse sandwiches. And yep, that’s what he ordered. Over my buffalo wings and his sandwiches, we talked about family, work, career paths, life. Bonding was the theme of the night.

Again, he’s not a talker. So that dinner date was very memorable for me. And I think he liked it when I paid the bill too even if he was a little bit embarrassed.

So that’s the sweetest thing I know I’ve done for my Dad. But I plan to change that soon.

I’m a major daddy’s girl. Back when we all lived under one roof, I used to give him foot massages every night before he went to sleep.

(I am an orphan now, geographically-speaking. Feel sorry for me and give me an extra point.)

My tatay is a major sabungero. He usually goes out twice a week cockfighting.What I’m planning for him this Father’s Day is to take him cockfighting myself….and I used to be his baby girl.(lo-diyes,lo-diyes)..hahaha

Because this years Father’s Day is a day before his birth date my sister and I plan to treat him (and the rest of the family members) to Ace Water Spa. It would be a great treat for Papa because he is an athlete (during Sundays), employee (the rest of the day) and a good father for almost half of his life. If only money is no object I would want to get him the latest Airsoft gun or whatever you call it plus the best and the fastest (if there’s any) mountain bike in the world I’m sure he’ll love it.

Happy Dad’s Day to every Dad in the world

honestly, I’m ashamed to say that I haven’t done a single thang to my dad even though he gave us his all…even now when each of us (my sibs) have their own family.

When we’re all down in the dumps he’ll scoop us all up, say nuthin’ but smile his wise-old-man smile and smack us in the head! hahahaha, just jokin’ Papa!

The first time my parents tried a Krispy Kreme totally floored them. I thought they might not like since, well, not every old person loves their foods too sweet but I’m glad they so love it. But we haven’t been doing lately due to all this economic meltdown so I haven’t treated them with their next Krispy Kreme.

But what I really wish for this Father’s Day is a job. So that I could give half of my salary to my parents who needs it more than I do. So that I could say: “Mama, Papa, don’t worry its my turn naman…just please, please don’t smack my head anymore…”

Happy Father’s Day to everyone ^_^

the sweetest thing i have done for my papa was years and years ago when i was 14.

i was a big girl already, too old to be toted around like the papa’s girl i am. but my papa’s office is celebrating family day. my mama can’t come because she was sick. my sister and brother do not want to go without mama. so papa told me i will be coming with him. so i did. i was soooo bored the whole day. there are lots of kids and i miss my mama and my siblings so much. papa would showcase me to everyone he knows telling them i am a yound lady already, blah blah… i decided that when we get home i will tell him that i will go to the next family day without my mama and ate and our youngest. on the way back home, he was all smiles and really excited to tell my mama what happened. he really happy i went with him and that he did not go alone. i know i will break his heart if i do as planned, so i just told my mama i was happy as well and that i will be coming with him next year. i know i made him really happy

for that was the sweetest and most thoughtful thing i did for him.

papa passed away almost 5yrs ago, he will not be able to enjoy the donuts if i do win it. but i can share with my sister and brother

happy father’s day to all fathers!

I’m going to make an extra big card for my dad this Father’s Day, help him wash the car, and treat him to a movie from allowance money I saved because my dad loves movies. Thank you.

Gonna take my dad on a fishing trip. It’s been years since we last fished.

JUNE 17 Winner:

My sister took my mom on a vacation and so my dad was left home alone with nothing to do. He LOVES rollercoasters so I drove to his house (I live in another state) and took him to an amusement park to spend some quality time with him. He doesnt get to go to amusement parks much because my mom cant ride the rides so I know he really appreciated me spending that time with him.

Do things you plan on doing for him in the future count? Hehehe.

I’ve been racking my mind for the last couple of weeks for a way to show my Dad how much I adore him. Initially, I had intended to compile a list of all the sweet, wonderful, thoughtful, small, big, all of which are, treasured things my Dad has done for me and for my children these past few months… both for him, and because I want to keep these things always in the reach of my memory.

I had planned on writing these entries down by hand, but just last night, I decided to create a Twitter account which I would update with the mental ‘trinkets’ I’ve began hoarding.

http://twitter.com/theendearingdad

The link of which I will secretly be bookmarking on his supposedly ‘broken’ Internet Explorer which will be magically ‘repaired’ by Father’s Day…

Hahahaha… and of course these donuts are for him, should I be lucky enough to win them.

I don’t really come from a sentimental family but I’d say the sweetest (well I wouldn’t really refer to it as sweet but this contest is all about sweetness) gift I ever gave my dad was a Samsung scanner-printer-copier for his office.

My dad’s the type who would never think of buying any of these new-fangled gadgets. What’s more, he always discourages us from giving him gifts. I’d see him walk to this shop all the way across the other street just to do all his photocopying. I thought what the heck, I’d just get him the Samsung. It was on the pricey side but my dad now saves money on zerox plus he doesn’t have to walk so far. He’s not as young as he used to be and so I try my best to make things more convenient for him whenever I can. I’d say it’s really one of the most worthwhile things I’ve ever bought.

wow! We’re not really that “close” with our Pop since we’re kids. Kasi he’s been in and out of the country then. But since he stayed home we’ve known him better now and found out that he’s no different from an ordinary Pop. He could be very moody at times and sometimes super makulit.

This year, my sis and I are planning to give him a customized shirt. With the words “and pinaka makulit na tatay sa mundo” in front and a caricature of Pop with bulging stomach at the back.
We’re looking for a specialty-customize anything store. Hope we make it before Sunday! waaaa

(^_^)V

My dad is a diabetic, but he loves sweets. Whenever I would stumble upon sugar-free candies and treats at the grocery store I always make it a point to get him some. He can’t really go out much since he is undergoing therapy. He has had several mild strokes and he can’t walk as well as he used to.

This father’s day I plan to treat him to a nice Chinese meal at Gloriamaris, and surprise him with a sugar-free cake. To be honest I’m sick of Chinese food because it’s always what we have during parties but I figured it’s a small compromise considering I can make that day special for dad.

Hehe, my dad’s a pretty simple guy. He doesn’t really get going out, relaxation, movies or expensive dinners. He just wants comfort food (in his case, mostly vegetables) and give him one of his favorite plants (he actually has a list!) to add to his collection. I don’t try to do anything else because over the years, I’ve learned this is the only way to make his day special, haha. Well that and Magic Sing. I’m actually saving up for that. I can’t wait to see his face when I finally hand him that!

nowadays i just get my dad gifts, or treat him to lunch or dinner.

we use to be closer, we gave him massages and custom made cards. i think things were a whole lot sweeter when we were kids.

Unlike other kids, we were not able to spend a lot of time with my “tatay”. Not because he doesn’t want to but because he has to work hard to raise his seven children. He was a bus driver almost his whole life. He wakes up at 3am and goes home around 12mn. He was able to buy a jeepney after he retired and when he had a stroke last 2007 he had no choice but to stay home and just have a driver took over and just give him a little percentage of the earning.

Since he is a widower, he spends most of his time just looking at the jeepney and trying to figure out how to take care of his “baby”.

Since I live in Manila and he’s in the province. I’m planning to go home on Father’s Day and buy a new set of tire for his “baby” and maybe ask him to go out with us, maybe just to drive around the area so we can spend some bonding time together. I may not be able to say it upfront but I’m sure he’ll be able to appreciate how much we love him and appreciate everything he’s done for us.

I’ve always been told that I was too much like my dad. I got all his good AND bad traits which is why we used to have major fights. I’m not sure if this qualifies as a sweet thing but when we weren’t exactly close, my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. Unknown to everyone, he was feeling sad because no one seemed to be distraught over the news. My entire family seemed too busy to notice or care that he might die. One day when we were left alone at home, he approached me and asked me if I didn’t care if he was going to leave us. He was already giving me instructions to take care of my mother and my younger sister since I was the eldest. I told him that he didn’t have to feel sad because he wouldn’t die. That we were so sure he’ll pull through. He suddenly realized that we weren’t depressed like him because we didn’t believe anything bad will happen to him. It pulled him out of his depression and gave him the strength to survive the surgery and the cancer.

Father’s Day is a day that really makes me feel sad. It’s because my father’s not by my side. Eversince I’ve gotten to know the true meaning of this day, I’ve always wished that he’s with me so we can talk and laugh just like any ordinary father and daughter. I really love to be with my father. I know it’s not yet the end for us but i’m hoping and praying that God lead us together in each other’s path and be happy again.
I love you Papa!

I’ve never had a memorable experience with my Dad, ‘coz he’s not with us anymore. But it would be my forever wish that one day, we’ll meet up again and just be the best daughter I could be for him. I miss my dad. :’(

my tata (short for tatay) is a very generous man and a good provider. he’s not even a high school graduate but still he sacrificed just to put us in private school and supported us until we graduated in college. even though he’s not that affectionate with his children, we do know that he really loves us.

we can never forget father’s day because it is also the day that we have to save money for my tata’s birthday which falls every 22nd of June. all the usual celebration with pancit, some ulam and the all time favorite videoke!

i remember during my highschool days. i really have to save money from my baon just to have presents for the birthday of my tata. but unfortunately he was hospitalized and have to stay there until he’s okay. i was saddened that he’s not around home, and i asked my mama to accompany me at the market and buy something special to cheer him up! i bought a leather wallet because i thought then that he needs a new one badly (smiling wallet it seems)! i was glad to know he liked it and he gave me a big hug because of that! *wink*

I really hope to win (crossed fingers) this box of donuts just to share it with my family on june 22 on his birthday!!!

much love,

elsa

I always encourage my kids to make their father feel how much they love him, more so on Father’s Day. I would like them to feel how special it is to feel their Dad’s love while they are growing up. To some, having their father or husband around for their kids is a given, (yeah, some do take a father’s presence for granted). I certainly wished the same (presence of a father)for me; even if I cannot feel any void in that supposed emotional attachment thing for a father, because I grew up without him. I can’t even feel the tiniest bit of jealousy whenever I see kids who are with their fathers. This is unusual to some, but to me it’s just the way it is. I grew up with mom and my grandparents. No void was left, for my “screws” to get loose. But, I would like my kids to have a more complete childhood with their Dad. Their Dad goes out of his way to make things happen for our kids, even if it means foregoing the purchase for a much needed pair of shoes (He said, “Manong the roaming shoe repairman can make it wearable again.”). Sometimes I catch glimpses of sadness whenever he puts the kids’ “kapritso” first, but he tells me our kids can only be young once. Yup, I do feel a bit sad for him at times like those, but he is happy, regardless of the consequence which most of the time means he will have to scrimp. I remember, even during those long nights, when the kids would wake us up with their cries for milk and diaper change, he hardly complained (even if he just came home from a 24 hour duty, he works for the government). He tries and attends most of our kids’ school activities and in taking them to their pediatrician for check up. Some parents even mistook him for a single Dad! He is also more visible than I am in our kids’ school activities (hay, guilty me!). I did wonder once why he likes to go to the kids’ school activities/programs (well, I’m a normal wife with normal emotional reactions (na sometimes e over! ). Sometimes I chide him for being so “malambot” to the kids but I know he is just doing the things that he likes and can do for the kids. He may not be perfect but he certainly is doing his best to be a good father to our kids. He thinks that the kids will grow more rounded with us around, kaya siguro he is that way to our kids. And yes, his was a happy childhood.

PS. I forgot to add what my kids are planning to do for their dad on Father’s day, heheee, got carried away! What with all the ruckus my elder child creates when he sends sms (for this entry). Nothing outrageous, that a 4 year old and 9 year old can’t handle. They asked Dad to be home early ‘coz they want to spend the day with him at home and maybe Dad will treat them to a merienda at Jollibee (parang baliktad!?) after the afternoon children’s mass. So simple but to the kids, that’s how things are “celebrated.”

just like jb, my dad isn’t with us anymore…but i remember the days when i would cook him his favorite meriendas like fried suman in butter with slices of mangoes or my version of french toast. he would often ask me to prepare his coffee and all this at a very young age (i wasn’t even a teen then). my memories of him goes beyond father’s day…i think of him as often as i see the things that bring back memories. i miss my “pops” and if he were alive today, we would probably go food tripping…little did i know that he was a foodie as the word wasn’t even invented yet in his time.

My dad is a good cook. But after he had a stroke, he spends less time in the kitchen.

The sweetest thing i did for my dad is to cook his favorite food and he knows that i can’t cook. I researched on his favorite Callos. The process is tedious but i was determined to do this. I even had a mock dinner to make sure that I’ll perfect this dish on that special day. I guess i did well as he requested for 3rd servings of my dish. I think i made him really proud.

I have always been and will always be a daddy’s girl. I am a carbon copy of my Dad both in looks and in trait.

Perhaps that sweetest things I’ve done for my Dad are the endless cards, letters and drawings I have given him while growing up. My Dad must have treasured them so much that he decided to keep them all these years (I’m now 30+!). Once in a while, we’d get a kick reading all my innocent and silly messages to him! I can’t believe I wrote those!

On Father’s Day (which also happens to be my birthday), I plan to visit him and celebrate my birthday in my parent’s house (with my husband and kid).

i always get my dad something fancy as a combined birthday/christmas/father’s day gift. two years ago i got him a flatscreen tv, last year a two-door fridge. this year i might get him a lazy boy so can vege out in front of his tv and enjoy his icy soda in style

JUNE 18

On a sidenote, may I just say thank you to everyone who has joined so far? A lot of your comments are creative, funny and touching. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I feel so privileged getting a chance to read them.

Ever since I was a kid, both of my parents we’re working, and when me and my siblings were already attending school, my dad retired from his work switched to a part time job taking clients and working at home, so he’d have the free time to pick us up from school.

After college, my dad suffered a stroke and is now bed ridden… and I told my family that I’d work part time as well so I could take care of my dad while working at home. It’s just something I want to do, to return the favor of what my dad has done for us.

I’m going to give my dad a big hug and a kiss this Father’s Day.

It’s such a small thing, but then, it’s the thought that counts, right?

Kasi I broke my dad’s fave coffee mug. He doesn’t expect me to replace it, ewan ko ba kung bakit. So on that next payday (I was a call center slave!), I bought him a new one! He’s still using it to this day.

Last year was the first time we got to celebrate Fathers’ Day after my Dad passed away. We went to the temple to offer him his favorite dishes like noodles and siopao (as is the Chinese custom) and we stayed there until nighttime talking about our memories with him.

Papa has always been the typical self-sacrificing person, always putting our needs first before his. He’d do with alternatives or even nothing just to be able to give us the best of whatever, to the point that we have to literally beg him to take some time out, and spend the money for himself and his (and my step mom’s) needs.

So to show my appreciation and love for him, I would get up an hour earlier on some mornings, and cook a surprise breakfast for him and the whole family, made up of pancakes and some side dish. He usually wakes up earliest among all of us in the house on weekends, thus he usually eats breakfast alone (since every one else wakes up late). We have breakfast together during these times, sipping coffee while discussing the contents of the day’s newspaper, or simply just talking.

Also, every time I won a contest back in high school, I would give all the cash prizes, medals and trophies to him, and refuse his attempts (sly or blatantly obvious they may be) to give those back to me.

Namatay po kasi yung biological mom ko when I was very young, so Papa became a dad-and-mom in one. It always pains my heart that he feels that he needs to give us his everything to the point that he doesn’t leave anything for himself. All my motivation for studying really hard now in college and graduating with honors comes from him. I want to make him proud!

Oh, and for this father’s day, we’re planning to have a cook-fest or sorts of all his favorite foods, or go out and eat in one of his favorite restaurants, our treat of course!

every father’s day i make sure that i always greet him and make him feel that he is very special and will always be the first man (and currently only man) in my life even though he is far away from us (and even when father’s day is not celebrated in the same day where he is)

Being a guy, it’s very hard to express how much I love my dad. It was only when he was admitted in the hospital for a stroke did I show how much I loved him. I was the one who stayed and took care of him even if it meant missing out a lot on school work, I was a college student then. Though he did not say a word, I could see in his eyes how much he appreciated the sacrifice I made. Happy father’s day Pa! Love You!

me and my dad are so close together and the sweetest thing I’ve done to my dad, was I treated him in a 1 week vacation here in Philippines. Since he is so much engaged with his work. I gave him a 1 week rest from his work for him to enjoy his life that being apart from his daily endeavor… he was so amazed and had so much fun during that vacation we made, atleast he had enjoyed even for just a week.

We usually don’t celebrate Mother’s day and Father’s day because we believe everyday should be their day, but last year I decided to celebrate Father’s day in a extravagant manner. Together with my siblings we brought him and our whole clan to Laguna and rented a private pool complete with videoke and rooms to celebrate Father’s day. The day was pretty amazing especially to my dad and I know deep inside it is one of the most happiest day of his life.

My TATAY…a jack of all trades…very creative and hardworking. Not showy of his emotion but I would always feel his love even if he reprimands me often. One incident when I was about 5 0r 6 years old that I will never ever forget is that he would wake me up very early in the morning (5am) just to give him a kiss before he goes to work. Now that he is retired I strive hard to give him comfort that he deserves.

Happy Father’s day TATAY! MAHAL KITA TAY!

When I was a kid, my tatay and I used to dream together. As we were about to sleep, he would often tell me stories about his foreigner friends (by the way, he was a taxi driver in NAIA). He always makes me amazed of little different languages he learned from them. And he’d tell me a lot of his childhood experiences! We dream of having a farm one day. He said we will raise chickens and hogs. He said he’ll teach me to plant vegetables. I love it when it’s stormy cause that’s when we will have time to sip coffee together beside our window pane. He would also show his version of dogs, rabbit and dinosaurs using his hand’s shadow when it’s brownout. Those were the days…our bonding moments.

Now that I am already a college, I may no longer get amazed with his stories. We may not have enough time to bond and enjoy more things together. I may be too busy now. But I will never ever forget how grateful I am to have a father like him. Tatay. My one and only tatay, Rodolfo Lacaba. With him, I always have a reason to come home. Seeing him in good condition and healthy being is all I ever wanted.

Not only because it’s father’s day. No need for seasons and special days. Because everyday would always be a special day for us. And as long as we’re alive, or even life after death, or even on my next life, hindi ko ipagpapalit ang tatay ko…sya pa rin.

I may not have any special presents for him, but I guess masaya na siya kung ako ang maglalagay ng efficasent oil sa balikat nya…

Love u tay!!! -oday

I broke Daddy’s heart when I got pregnant 6 years ago. I never saw him cry. But I knew he was badly hurt. I promised myself then that I would make it up to him. And so I did. I gave him 2 pretty apo. and now he’s crazy over my 2 beautiful daughters. He said they always melt his heart every time my kids would call him “LOLO”. I may not be a perfect daughter, Daddy. But I am so happy and proud on how you raised us, your kids. Thanks for all those time that you prepared my breakfast and mainit na tubig for my paligo. Happy Father’s Day.. Luv you, George!!!

Ang pinakamatamis na nagawa ko para sa aking tatay ay kapag nilulutuan ko siya ng pancake para sa kanyang almusal.

My dad is known for his tenacity and hardwork. He was merely a little boy when his own father was taken from him because of an uneventful accident. Ever since then, he has faced challenges placed before him head-on. From his humble beginnings in the province, he ventured off to the city to find a better life. He was always the achiever, from being salutatorian in his high school days, to being a talented sales rep in Makati. Now, he is rightfully enjoying the fruits of all his hardwork, and he would always show us, his four daughters, how these two characteristics were of greatest importance.

Last October 2008, he received the greatest news that he was being promoted as Country Manager of the company of which he has been with for almost 21 years. He humbly let us know of this by just forwarding the announcement letter to my email. With this, me, my sisters, and mom thought: “how do we make him feel special about this?” We instantly agreed to make-do with whatever we had that night. When he came home, we turned off all the lights and our house, and when he came in our living room, we all jumped on him and greeted him with shouts of congratulations, hand-drawn posters saying “Congratulations Papa! We love you!” It was a simple, yet heartfelt gesture we made for the first and most precious man in our lives

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY PAPA! you will forever be the first man in our lives! :) WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

i helped Daddy washed our car and i always give him his slippers every time he arrives from his work. Then me and my baby sister will give him big sloppy kisses and a great big hug. Last Wednesday I made him a cheese sandwich and brought it to his work. Daddy was so happy. I love daddy so much. I will treat him to a movie next month. We will watch Ice Age 3 and Hannah Montana, just the 2 of us. But I still have to ask money from Mommy because my savings is not yet enough. I love you Daddy, Happy Fathers Day…!

My papa is frugal. Maybe because he grew up without nothing and until now he’s working so hard to give my mom and sister a good life.

The best thing that I can give him this Father’s Day is a box of Krispy Kreme because in his 51 years of existence, he hasn’t even tried eating a sinfully delicious doughnut such as Krispy Kreme. He thinks it’s too expensive for his frugal lifestyle.

Ever since I moved out of our house to start my own family 4 years ago, I never let a day go by without telling him I love him. Either by phone call or thru text messages. He is a very hands on father, living without him made it hard for me. I visit him every weekends and I am always at his side during special occasions.

If there is one thing that makes my 63-year-old father happy, that is going to several DVD shops almost everyday to scout for movies of his age either to buy one or have them reserved.

One time, before my father left the house to do his usual routine, I secretly put extra money on his wallet. When he arrived home, he was so ecstatic not only because he got to find some great DVDs but also, he was able to buy more that his own budget could afford. He asked who among us, his children, put the extra money on his wallet of which I only acted as if clueless. But my heart was smiling gladly because I know in my own little way, I was able to make my father happy. My heart was also laughing because the day ended without him knowing who the angel was. *ehem*

It doesn’t have to be Father’s day for us to show our appreciation to our dads. It doesn’t also have to be carried out in the grandest manner though that would also be great. Everyday could be Father’s day. Even by just saying “Love yah Papi!” in every opportunity =)

Winner for June 19:

Winner for June 20:

About 3 years ago, I gave him a watch wherein there’s a picture of us. With the help of my grandma, I was able to buy and personalized the item. Until this very moment the watch is still working and he’s still wearing it from time to time.

I was going to be away for Father’s Day since I needed to leave our hometown. I know it was going to be really unusual. I was used to celebrating that special day with my dad beside me. I wanted it to make him feel that I’m still there so I decided to write him a card to let him know I still remember. At first, it felt really awkward. I was not used to write him sweet and thoughtful messages that a teenage daughter would want her dad to know on Father’s Day. But I know that he would appreciate it a lot so I made up my mind and came up with a Father’s Day card. I wrote all what I really wanted to say to him as a father that are not that easy to express. Before I left, I placed it in his drawer and let him feel that I can never forget him on Father’s Day even though I am away.

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Almost every year on Father’s Day, my sister and I would think of something to do for our dad. This year I decided to service my dad. For example, bringing his drinks, getting the things he needs, bringing him snacks, and more.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, DAD!

id save my allowance for a week or two or three and use it to buy lunch/dinner for the family during his birthday. it was a big deal for me since i was still in GS and hs at that time and my allowance isnt that big either. so what i usually do is i buy a stick of bbq or 2 pcs of siomai and half a cup of from the school cafe and that’s what ill eat while im saving my allowance:)

id save my allowance for a week or two or three and use it to buy lunch/dinner for the family during his birthday and other special occassions like ofcourse, father’s day . it was a big deal for me since i was still in GS and hs at that time and my allowance isnt that big either. so what i usually do is i buy a stick of bbq or 2 pcs of siomai and half a cup of from the school cafe and that’s what ill eat while im saving my allowance:)

Daddy, though you’re far from home and working hard for our family. I will always do my part on helping Mommy in household chores and always do my best in my studies. I will give you medals each year…

That’s what you always wanted from me. I’ll never let you down…

Don’t worry so much Daddy, I’ll take care of little sister and Mommy. I Love You So Much.

Take Care of Yourself in ALberta

My father, my brother, my boyfriend. I call you a man of may personalities. You’re such a wonderful person. Very understanding and considerate father.

I missed everything about you when you said goodbye last Mother’s Day (10th of May, 2009). Now it’s your day… also your 40th day… I know that your happy…

Thank you Papa for the Memories…

I greeted my papa on the wrong date (last June 14). I wasn’t so aware that Father’s day is on the third week. Hehe. But then, it’s ok. It’s the thought that really matters after all, not the date. What’s important is that I was able to tell him how grateful I am to have him!

Being always there for my dad. But now he’s gone, so I’m always including him in my prayers. You’re the best dad. Thanks!

Winner for June 21

My dad’s my ever-reliable co-foodie in the family, so I thought that for Father’s day, it ought to be an all-out food event of his choice. Because I work weekends and only get out in time for lunch, I thought that I would treat him to lunch at any restaurant of his choice. He said he’d think about it, and would send me an SMS as to where I would proceed after my shift.

After my shift yesterday, I checked my phone and was surprised that he said he wanted to eat at S&R.

For lunch, we basically ordered most of the items on their menu, all my dad’s choices (and took home some half slices of calzone, pizza, and baked rolls. stuff there’s super filling).

We lolled around the fort area and ended up having donuts and coffee at Krispy Kreme before going to the early evening church service.

So, no, my Father’s day celebration wasn’t too extraordinary, but with him having projects out of town, and my working in the wee hours in the morning plus wedding planning, it’s a very rare treat for us to share a meal. We haven’t done that in a few weeks.

“Psssssst…”
“Pa!”

Father wouldn’t call us by name. He need not to, a whistle would do. The world seemed to come to a halt every time we heard him whistling—distinctive, authoritative, threatening. We would leave behind whatever we were up to pronto, dash straight to the house, and put on a brave front to face punishment personified. There was nothing more humiliating than to be taunted as crybabies by friends next moro-moro or baril-barilan sessions.

“Pa, we will not do it again,” my younger brother and I would lunge out our never-to-do-it-again dialogue to father. “He did it first,” accused my brother.

“No, Pa, he did first,” I would rebut amidst tears brewing to fall.

Whack. Whack. Whack. All cries had turned to deaf ears. Father’s leather belt slithered on our tender skins.

Everything did change as the years passes by. Now, I am 19 years old. I am still afraid of Father. But it isn’t the kind of fear that awakens me in the middle of the night shaking and sweating. Nor is it the kind of fear that inhibits me from pursuing responsibilities whose ends are undefined. Rather, it is one that begets respect and harbors no bitterness, no matter how complex and harsh the previous life was. All these years I have learned that the life I lead has an effect in the life I now live, and the life I now live will have an effect on the kind of life I will live.

I don’t hear Father whistling these days. I even haven’t had single intimate contact with his belt for years now. I had out lived it. Age has taken its roll on him—cataract blurred his vision, his skins sagged, and arthritis has slowed down his strides. Father is after all not invincible.

In my childhood I often wished for heaven to look down on me, intervene in my behalf, and take pity on my miserable plight. I seldom make wishes these days but a wish stands firm and true—for Father to be young and able to spank me again. Maybe this time tears would roll down to kiss a smiling lip. To the best Papang in the world, I love you so much and Happy Father’s Day.

My gift to my dad is the Video of my Baby on her first smile and shout on Youtube and lots of Pictures posted on Flickr. He is working abroad right now and seeing the pictures and video of her first grand daughter makes him Happy this Father’s day. Same effect to me as well.. Papa, Happy Fathers Day!… =)

My daddy recently passed away…I remember doing all sorts of sweet stuff for him but I guess writing a poem for him (as message during eulogy) and designing his tomb marker (in a way that I thought was “so him”) top my list. Here goes my poem:

Daddy-o

The time has finally come
Our dear Daddy is now gone
His soul was surely filled with glee
That early Friday morning, April 3.

This passing has long been his wish
So his Daddy and Nanay, he could kiss
As they usher him through the gates of heaven
And be happy in their arms again.

Many years ago, he started to prepare us
For the time that he would return to dust,
Made us see his death as a happy day,
That in my prayers, “Take him, Lord”, I sometimes would say

He was tired, I know, and deserved to rest
The days that he lived, I’m sure, were the best.
But it pains me still to see him stiff
I love him and he was a precious gift.

Oh, Daddy, I promise to remember you
As you said we should all do
I will keep your memory alive
I promise to do this for the rest of my life.

Go, Daddy, fly high
Don’t worry about us, don’t sigh
To you I have this one last wish
Sincerely, may you rest in peace.

by: Joy Mesina-Bahia
04.07.09

The sweetest thing I did for my dad (though he got really mad at me) was when I threw a whole ream of his cigarettes in the toilet. That’s been almost 20 years ago, and he still hasn’t quit smoking, but at least he knows that I care.

The sweetest Father’s Day gift I’ve given my Dad is a “bonsai”. He is always out of the country then and whenever he’s in the country he loves cultivating soil and taking care of his plants. That’s why I thought of giving him a plant.

Now that he’s in heaven already, I’m sure he’s looking after us and constantly guides me especially now that I’m already father too. So “Happy Father’s Day my Doc Daddy”

Daddy, Happy Father’s Day!

Thank You for everything that you have done, are doing, and will do for our family. Even though sometimes, I don’t show it that much, I really appreciate every little thing that you do for us, especially for me. Thank you for always being patient and “matiyaga” in driving for me whenever and wherever I go.

Thank you for always believing in me, in everything that I can do. I hope you don’t get tired of pushing me up to my best. Thank you for all your support, both moral and financial (especially when it comes to my studies).

Sorry for everything I have done that might have hurt you or if there’s something I did you didn’t like. I’m trying my best to be the good daughter that you and Mommy deserve. Just remember that we will always be here for you.

We love you, Daddy!

My dad and I may not have the most perfect relationship on the planet but I will always be grateful to him for bringing me into this world. He’s not the best dad neither am I the best daughter, but he’s my dad and I’m his child. Nothing in the world can change that. Happy Fathers Day, dad.

As far as I can remember, the last time I gave my father a letter was about 25 years ago. It was a Valentine card that I made from art paper and bond paper in my Grade 1 Art class. Today, I’m writing him a letter for Father’s Day!

To Tatay… you told us once that you are not a perfect father. You also feel sorry sometimes that life could have been a little better if not for your wrong decisions in the past. You even said that if only you have the power, you’ll grant us a father that we truly deserve.

‘Tay… We don’t need perfection, what we long is your affection. Past is past, apologies accepted. You don’t need special power to be the best father. Just cook us your adobo and kaldereta, kalimutan na natin ang problema!

Mahal ka namin, Tatay!

My father is a man of few words. But he did well in letting us his children know that we’re trully loved.

I named my daughter Daniella in loving memories of my Dad (Danilo). I’m sure he would shed tears of joy had he been around to see my daughter.

Last Christmas I treat my dad to a round trip ticket to Hong Kong with my family and I believe that I can’t still pay back all the things my dad did to me. We enjoyed and played like a kid again at Disneyland HK and my dad looks like a teen enjoying the place. It is my most unforgettable day in my life. My dad is close to perfect. He’s the one who molds me to be who I am right now. He’s really the “haligi ng tahanan”.

i have never been really imaginative nor creative in gift-giving but my 3-year-old daughter seems to have a knack for it. you see, her father died a couple of years ago so she never really knew him. but when she heard about fathers day in sunday school, she decided to paint our family picture. she asked me to buy a balloon and tie the painting to the balloon’s string and we released it outside. she believes the balloon will take her painting to her father in heaven.

my dad retired last year from his work, in return to his hardwork we gave him one of the best gift, a trip to hongkong and macau with my mom.

Also we always get him something every payday either gave him allowance for whatever he wants to buy, treat to a dinner or 3 bottles of Red Horse or 1 bottle of brandy with his favorite pulutan papaitan.

This father’s day we plan to treat him to his fav resto in moa and hopefully have a surpirse jollibee adult party on his 67th bday next year.

Luv you dada!!! mwahhh

i was never a daddy’s girl, not even a favorite child. i am the eldest. sad thing is, i grew up knowing that our dad loved my two other siblings more than he loved me. and not once did he try to hide it. i never understood it as i was growing up. maybe there are things better left unanswered, and this is one of them.

fortunately for me, instead of taking this bitter fact of my life against my dad by being an unruly child, i took it as a challenge. i told myself that if he had to notice me, it was because i had been a good daughter and nothing else.

so i studied very well and earned honors and accolades in gradeschool. when he started noticing me for the awards i earned, he promised that should i ever become a 1st honor in class, he would take me to disneyland! of course i was thrilled. at last, my daddy noticed me. unfortunately, he suddenly died before i graduated from gradeschool; before he could even receive my 1st honor certificate. and he took his promise with him.

but his death didn’t stop me from continuing with my promise. i studing very well so i could continue to give honor to his name. i graduated as our highschool batch’s salutatorian. passed UP’s rigorous exam and eventually graduated with a degree in architecture. after a year, i passed my licensure exam. i was happy. for me, all those achievements were my gifts to my dad. he may not be with us, but i feel it in my heart that i have made him proud.

now, i have a promising career and a family of my own. and one day, i will set foot on disney soil. wherever he is right now, i want him to know that i am happy God gave him to me as my dad, even for only 12 years. i may not have understood him then, but i want him to know how much i love him.

daddy, i know i have made you proud. i miss you.

Winner for June 22:
Keirra

when i was about 5 or 6 i always give him butterfly kisses

My father turned 60 last year. He lives in Davao and we sisters (all 3 of us) are based here in Manila. It has been awhile since we saw him (about 3 years). He has been dropping hints for us to visit him for about the first year that we were away. Eventually, he just stopped (thinking that maybe we were too busy to go home). On his 60th birthday, we surprised him by taking the earliest flight home on his special day and brought him a special “breakfast in bed” made out of his favorite EngBeeTin Ube hopia and placed them on a silver tray, complete with 60 miniature candles and red ribbons. It was the first time we saw him cry. We cried, too.

To our papa, we love you very much!

The span of time in which he is not around is not a hindrance because every time my daddy groovy is in the Philippines, he spends glorious moments with us.

He is an ENGINEER who is working in a boat. He is a TEACHER because he teaches me how to play tennis and guitar. He is a PREACHER because he teaches me how to pray. He is a COOK because he cooks nutritious food for us. He is a pet LOVER because he cuddles our golden retriever dog. He is a DRIVER because he drives and fetch me to school. He is a shock ABSORBER because he listens, suggests and defends me. Most of all, he is a FATHER because he is loving and kind.

Thank you, Dad…for listening and caring, for giving and sharing, but especially, for just being YOU!!! Happy Father’s Day.

Its my husband’s first father’s day… and i didnt want to give him some crummy store bought gift that you will forget after 10 years.. Instead, i made him a handcrafted painted picture detailing his “firsts” moments ( in cartoon) including the first time he got the news that he is going to be a dad

My dad had a difficult childhood. His parents separated and being the eldest, he had to take care of his younger siblings. He never finished high school and would tell us stories of how he walked for an hour to reach school during days when he could afford to actually go. He talks of how he hid inside the bus going to Manila because he had no money to pay for the fare and had to go to Divisoria to buy goods for their sari-sari store. He talks of how he envies the other kids because they have new shoes and he doesn’t.

Inspite of all these hardships, this did not stop my dad to perservere and aim for a better and more comfortable life. He made sure that we did not go through his experiences. Education is always a priority and my dad made sure that we were well supported and food always on the table.

This Father’s Day, I would like to say thank you to my dad for giving us the kind of childhood that you never had. I thank you for always being there to nurture and support us. Whatever successes we achieve today, part of it will always be because of you. I hope that I will be as good a parent to my children as you are to me.

Btw, I got my dad a pair of shoes this Father’s Day! =)

my dad loves to cook.. and i remember when i was 4 or 5 I used
to watch him prepare the ingredients. i would volunteer to be
his little help in washing the vegetables and finding the some
condiments which i know like tuyo and suka, and she loves me
for being around.

Yay!!!! I won a box of doughnut last June 20!!!! wweeeeee!!! i didn’t expect it!!!!!!! thanks kaoko and also to krispy kremes!!!!! im salivating right now!!! XD hugs hugs!!!!

erratum

.. and HE loves me for being around …

Dad just passed away and was cremated this June, at the young age of 63. This year’s fathers’ day, instead of just staring at the urn containing his cremains, we (my mom, I and my sisters together with our respective families) went out the way Dad would have originally planned. During a simple dinner, we talked about the things we miss most when Dad was gone, aside from sharing “scary” stories of Dad making his presence known.

And after dinner, my husband and I and my son (his look-alike 6-month old grandson) trooped to my dad’s room and slept there…feeling his presence and wishing we could all dream of him so we could greet him Happy Fathers’ Day.

My dad and I may not have the most perfect relationship on the planet but I will always be grateful to him for bringing me into this world. He’s not the best dad neither am I the best daughter, but he’s my dad and I’m his child. Nothing in the world can change that. Happy Fathers Day, dad.

When I was 10, I remember making a personalized Father’s Day card using a folded coupon bond. On the front page, I drew a figure representing my Dad (a man wearing a Barong Tagalog) and inside was my Father’s Day greetings and message for the best father in the world!

I don’t cook. I married a man who loves cooking, with a family who loves cooking, with all them 5boys and 1girl who loves to cook and eat. 3 of the boys, including my husband, got married to girls who doesn’t know how to cook – including me.

My mother-in-law had a great idea to do a Father’s Day cooking challenge where the wives will cook pasta and chicken for my father in law. The husbands can help but cannot coach.

We had the challenge last Father’s Day and I cooked the best chicken, though not the over-all winner.

At the end of the day, everybody’s a winner – not just the contenders but the whole family. We had lots of fun. It will forever be a memory. I’m so blessed to be married to my ever supportive husband with a loving family.

Happy Father’s Day Papa!

Ei, im so excited that I posted a blog regarding this one!!!! just visit my blog! http://www.getalifelsa.blogspot.com!!!!

more power and thanks a lot!!!!

XXD

i love my dad just like anybody does without him i and we are not here up to this moment of our life despite the bad times yet its only few so to speak because nobodys perfect as they say but let us cherish the the moment from the time of conception til now,the sacrifices,the support,the care and more importantly the love that he gave us although it doesn’t show sometime but its always there most of the time,what can i give my ama as i call him this fathers day is also the LOVE that he has shown me much more than what he has gave me now that i can feel how to be a father not daddy,dad,ama,pa coz now i know the meaning of a FATHER just what he is during our childhood coz i myself is a dad of 3 kids and many ways more to go ahead of me, thanks to AMA and happy fathers day to all.

One time I got into an argument with my Dad and I refused to speak to him the whole morning. That afternoon, I saw him checking the car that I was supposed to use on a trip the next day. It was then that I truly realized that a Father’s love is indestructible. I felt so guilty and ashamed of myself. The next morning, I cancelled my own trip, to the dismay of some people, and decided to take my Dad on a father-daughter road trip instead. He was kind of surprised that I would rather spend time with him than go on with the trip myself. I gave him a firm embrace and told him that he will always come first in my list. And both of us started to cry. It was a bittersweet moment for us. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY DAD!!! REMEMBER YOU WILL ALWAYS COME FIRST.

one of the sweetest thing I’ve done to my dad
when I was little was to let him lay down and
relax on our sofa and then I’ll try to find
some gray and white hair and pulled it up
he really loves that after a hard days work
which eventually make him sleep !

i love u daddy… i miss u badly
wish you’re still beside us

i made him a birthday cake
after a week lesson from
a culinary sch

My parents have been separated since i was 4 yrs old. So quality time with my dad has been very minimal every year. I’ve been trying to browse thru my old photo albums & been scanning photos of our special dates together (new born photos till adult) with him upto present. I plan to give him a hard bound storybook album for his birthday this year with all of these photos. Am hoping he’d like it!

I am proud to say that I am so blessed to have the BEST dad a family, wife,son and daughter could wish for. He died last April 26, 2006. It was a case of unresolved hold-up by people who in their own selfish and greedy ways wanted to have the fruits of other’s labor. It’s been 3 years now and I should say that my dad is still the best provider. He made sure before he left that we, his family would have the sufficient resources to sustain our day-to-day living. We can never repay the best things dad has done for us. But we can always whisper our Love and Gratitude to him whenever we visit him at least once a week. To our beloved Daduy, Happy Father’s day! You will always be missed and loved not just by your family but by all the people you have helped and cared for.

just got home last week from a business trip… just perfect time to celebrate with him on one of the most important days. I gave him shopping gift certificates…He was so excited.. Enjoy your spree

Mahal Kita Tatay

I never used to be separated from home. That’s why I never enrolled in Baguio nor Manila in College. I felt that i am not complete without my parents and siblings beside me, or sleep without my favorite pillow and bed.

I’ve been married for 5 years now, but initially been living with my parents. Aside from financial constraints, the reason is the fact that i will miss my mom, my brothers and sisters and most especially my dad, my bestfirend. But even if we do not want to, we need to do things or make decisions for good. We need to build our own house and establish a happy home for our family. Ever since we moved out of our house just a year ago, I never let a day go by without telling him I love him. I always make a call, and still find time to chat. I want him to know that even from a distance, my heart never fails to remember.

I love you dad, happy father’s day to you.

We don’t usually celebrate Father’s Day! But a week before Father’s Day, we’ve already bought him an Adidas slippers and gave it to him as soon as we got home! No need to wait for the day itself to let him know that we remember him

Father’s Day is not only for the man of the house. Father’s Day is also for all single mothers who have taken the role of fatherhood.I am raised by a single parent, and I want to dedicate this heartwarming message for her.
Mommy,
Just want you to know that it’s not all about “YOU”. It’s all about “US”.Just the two of us. No matter what ,I promised to stay by your side.We will face the future together, through thick and thin I will hold your hand.There is nothing else I would rather be than to be by your side.Thank you for all the love. And I will always be proud that I am raised by a single parent.Cheers to our future together! Happy Dad’s Day to my single Mommy!

sending caring txt messages and phonecalls
makes him know that im okey and doin fine
with my studies !

My dad passed away 3 years ago..I made this acronym for him for Father’s Day

B- Bringer of joy,love and peace in the family.
E- Exceptional!A man of honor,dignity and with humble beginnings.
N- Naughty at times, but equally nice!
J- Just and fair at all times.
A- Achievements in life are more than you could imagine.
M -Molded us to become the person we are today.
I- Inspired us to do better and attain our goals.
N -No one can ever replace your place.Not now,not ever.You will forever be the world’s greatest Dad!Thank you for making me a proud Daddy’s girl!Happy Father’s Day,Dad!

when my dad had motor accident i was the one to take care of my dad in the hospital because he have fracture in his legs and it takes 3 operation to put the steel in his legs and stay for almost 5months after the recovery he got the therapy and now I’m living at rosario pasig and my parents still live in cavite city.i always keep in touch everyday thru phone or txt to my parents specially to my dad because of his condition.

It happened when I was an eleven.

I helped him in his business during weekends. I cooked our food, instead of him. There’s only 2 of us at our house, ‘coz my mother was an OFW.

one of my sweetest gesture was when I was 7
dad has some colds and I volunteered to make
him a glass of calamansi juice. I was so excited
at that time serving my dad but upon drinking it
his face becomes bad but manage to smile…
unknowingly, what I put was iodized salt instead
of sugar i was so ashamed but he kissed and
told me, my thoughtfulness is enough !

For my loving tatay who have done everything for his family; but have left 12 years ago… Prayers are the best gift that I can always offer him. He might not experience playing with his grandkids, but I know how proud he is for I am doing the best for my family.

Last Father’s Day I gave my Daddy a new pair shoes that he really liked… I saved it from my allowance…!

I love you DAD

my family used to sleep in one bedroom back when i was in grade school. when my mom and dad had a fight one time, my dad slept in another room in the house. after a few days i missed him so i told my mom that i wont be sleeping in their room that night, because i want to sleep beside papa. papa came home that night with me sleeping on one side of the bed.
my mom and dad became friends the next day and my mom told me my dad was incredibly touched. hehe

My grandFATHER died of cancer several years ago.

I joined a cancer awareness program to help spread cancer awareness.

It’s hard for cancer patients to explain their condition to their children or grandkids. I found that most of the time the grandkids are just left in the dark about their loved one’s condition.

“Nothing’s wrong with Lolo! He’s just very sick.. but he’ll get better.”

I created a post with pictures of toys to help raise awareness. It was part of the cancer week exhibit in Bacolod.

http://martinaquino.wordpress.com/2009/01/21/never-lose-hope/

I have a sweet tooth and my dad is a sucker for Sansrival and Sylvannas. Apparently, my college friend turned kumare is doing these 2 sweet cakes as a business and my dad can’t forget the cake for sansrival he tasted when we visited my friends house ages ago. So I ordered a box of sansrival and a dozen of sylvannas for dad on fathers day and I saw the glow in his eyes. It was timeless.

My dad loves to be younger looking always. His a really cool dad, we were like buddies. He loves to sing and play drums. I bought him a perfume for father’s day and two shirts one with his favorite band “the beatles” on print, and another one with the words ” I fear no Beer” plus a letter =)

here’s what I wrote to him

The very first letter I gave to my Dad on Father’s Day.
Papa, I can never forget the hardships you have taken to bring me to the level I am today. I wouldn’t be where I’m now had it not been for you. Thank you for everything. I may not have said it often, but how could I let father’s day go by without saying how much you mean to me. However far from you but still I know you are always there for me as before. I have always respected you for being the most upright person in my life, I know you do not show your love for your daughters so openly but you love us a lot. We might have had a lot of interaction but you have made a maximum impact on the way I think and react best part about you as a father has been that you never really taught us anything. You just lived your life and showed us the path of rightful living. You provided us with all the essentials of good life and never made us compromise on anything without ever showing how hard it could have been for you to provide such a decent life to all of us. Thank you for everything

Love,

Your Eldest Daughter
Michelle
Happy Father’s Day =)

This year’s Fathers Day, we only give our Dad a solo Selecta Family treat ice cream (Choco Brownie flavor), the one endorsed by Carmina Villaruel and family and chocolate with “Your the best Dad! Happy Father’s Day! =P” greetings written on the chocolate itself.

We love our Dad very much! Since my mother past away last 2003, he is the one who take care of us until now. He’s not only our father but he also act as a mother for us. Cooks for us if he have time. He’s a good cook! and I love his caldereta recipe! the best!

So Pa, Happy Fathers Day!!! We love you very much and for me, you’re the Best Dad! If I will be reincarnated in my next lifetime, I will still choose you to be my father…

Love you!

Liz

my dad is the strictest dad i know, like no wearing of shorts two inches above the knee, early curfew hours and the like. that’s why i never got to be vocal on how much i appreciate him. my first box of krispy kreme came from him and as a sweet response.. i noted on the box my first i love you to him afterwards! ve seen him smiling.. i knew that. haha. he gave me another box the next day. life is sweeter with kk. i dont feel shy anymore to express my feelings after my first i love you to my dad.

I am my daddy’s look-alike. I am proud to be his “princess junior”. I can only buy a “Father’s Day Card”; and I am really glad that I made him very happy!

i still remember our first time to step foot in manila. it was all because of our dada. my dad is a tricycle driver but he has big dreams for us, we are 4 kids in the family.he would work day and nite and save some for his dream for the family and that is to EAT LUNCH at LUNETA and take us to a tour at manila zoo and chinese garden. being the eldest and i was 12 years old then, i remember that we rode an ordinary bus going to manila, we were seated on a 3 seater area so that we pay only for 3 persons but we were six all trying to fit in that space. and now that i am old, and have work of my own i promised myself to bring my dad back to luneta, eat our baon adobong manok cooked by my mother, together with my siblings and his grand children.then go to the mall. though this time we wont try fit in a 3 seater bus space but in our own private car.happy father’s day dada!

When I was a kid, I have heard stories from my grandparents that my Dad worked his way through school. He was not able to enjoy his youth, as his time was spent on working and studying at the same time.
I gave my Dad a toy car on Father’s Day. He cried as he saw a matchbox car on his desk at home. I knew right there and then that “boys will always be boys”. No matter how strong they are outside, protecting and supporting their families, dads are still very much young at heart and toys would always make them smile. The toy car still sits on my Father’s desk at home and every time I see him holding that car and smiling, I would run towards him and give him my warmest hug.

papa is a very dedicated man to his job.. most of the time he would come home very tired (mentally drained) from work.. he would head straight to bed and fall asleep easily, hence not having the time to cover himself.. I always made sure that before i go to sleep, id check on them and put on papa’s blanket comfortably so that he wont have to wake up in d middle of d night in search for something to keep him warm.. right after doing things, it never fail to give me that sqeeze-in-d-heart feeling.. I can only imagine how much more they’ve been taking care of me when i was little..

I wrote a poem for him:

To dear Papa, I love you! Never really came up to you to say the words but I try to do my best to show it. You are a silent man and not really fond of sweet words. I grew up in fear of you for you rarely scold me but when you do, it only meant that I obey you. I was young and I took them badly but I grew up with a mature mind and learned that you only meant well for me.

When I got married and pregnant, you make way for us to sit and talk. I totally appreciated that day for it was the first time you offered advice on life and marriage. It was a wonderful memory for me.

Looking back, I can say that you and mama raised me and my siblings well.

I gave my Dad a big hug and lots of kisses all over his face =)

I was not really close to my father, In fact I had this biggest “tampo” from him because he would not acknowledge my achievement. He will get angry with me if I didn’t get to be the top in the class. I was always on the top ten students of my batch, but I never got that top spot. I was contented with what I achieved but he is not. I guess he always have that high expectations from me.
When my father bought us our family van, he asked me to enroll in a driving school. My father doesn’t know how to drive, and didn’t bothered learning. So I was the one who was always on the wheel, when running errand for the family. And I was also his personal driver. That became our bonding moment. During those times that I drive for him, I learn many things about my father that I didn’t know when I was younger. We talked about many things during those long drives. And I being more matured that time, that’s when I understand where he is coming from. The way he gets angry with me everytime I didn’t reach the top. He wants me to be the best, and he believes I can do it.
One time, during one of our drives, he told me he would buy me a car if I pass the board exam, I was already in college then taking up accountancy. But two years before my graduation, he was stricken with a disease, and he left us forever. After passing the board exam, I was sad not because there wouldn’t be a new car waiting for me in the garage, but because I wouldn’t be able to share my greatest achievement with him. No, I didn’t top the board, but I know he is proud of me.
And yes, I still drive that van. It’s getting old and rusty, but I never thought of selling it. It’s my father’s legacy to us. I miss the long drive, I miss the conversations, but most of all I miss the man in my passenger seat.
Happy Father’s Day Papa! We will always miss you!

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Winner for June 26

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This year aside from giving a card.
I composed a special song for my dad.
Made a special breakafast.
Help him clean the garage.
Serviced him the whole day.
And gave BIG HUGS AND LOTS OF KISSES!
I want him to know that he is the most important man in my life, and he can always depend on me.
Someday when i grow up, I will make him proud of me.
You’re the greatest dad!

I planned to pamper him when he gets home like I used to when I was little. Starting by greeting him and ‘mano’, let him rest on his chair, carry his things, bring him his slippers. Then prepare him dinner and make him coffee. Nothing beats the good old panlalambing. I hope I can say “pasalubong ko?” haha

My dad has his weaknesses. No, he didn’t go around womanizing or getting drunk or wasting earnings on gambling; on the other hand, he can be so tender-hearted that he couldn’t muster enough authority and will to be the kind of father I wanted to have. My ideal father was one who would protect his family from dishonor, especially his daugthers; one who would be the wise voice together with the mother that would impart practical yet long-lived advice to his children. My dad wasn’t the pillar of the home which I wanted him to be. He was very awkward when it came to giving realistic advice about boys, relationships, and even on faith and religion (he is a devout Catholic)… somehow, along the way, our values clashed. You could even say that I grew up faster than my dad when it came to practical matters.

My dad is in the States now together with my family (I was left behind because of VISA complications… “aged out” policy and all that) and I haven’t seen him in person for three years or so. However, despite his shortcomings, I think the greatest gift I had given him was my forgiveness. So maybe he’s not the “dad of my dreams.” But my dad has called me “sweetheart,” his little girl, and he would sing me songs as I sat on his lap as a child. There was one time when he even gave me the “spare the rod and spoil the child” treatment, but that’s all far and gone from my mind, and I no longer begrudge him of that, and the bitterness from those experiences are no longer in my heart.

I’ll work hard, be on top, and make sure that my folks retire comfortably and happy, and be happy and fulfilled in the process of working my way to it. I’ll choose my spouse carefully and marry wisely, and make sure that I bring my dad (and mom as well hehe) a wonderful son-in-law, and of course–don’t forget the grandkids. XD These are just plans, and it’s a tough world out there. But I am grateful to my dad, even with the things he lacked. I’m still on my two feet with dreaming dreams I can still afford. He’s not the best dad in the world, but hell, he’s still my dad, and I love him.

I may be with the man of my dreams, but my dad will always be the man of my life. =)

I gave my dad a big big father’s day card and pasted pictures of us inside. He was really really surprised because he thought it was just an ordinary greeting card aside from the large size.

Dad, I can still remember the numerous times you carried me in your arms and waded through the flood just so I could get to school. You probably think that I was still too small then to remember but I do.
You didn’t want me to ruin my school uniform and miss school and that was the only way we could get there.

Thank you for being kind, selfless and giving. You were the only one who believed in me and trusted me when I was going through a rough patch. Now that I have made it through, I look back and realize that I couldn’t have made it without you. You told me to go on and be strong, and I did that.

Our relationship isn’t perfect, but if I had the choice to choose my father, I would still choose you. Happy Father’s Day!

I called my Dad who chose to stay alone in the province. He had been complaining to my mother that we don’t call him as much. So on Father’s Day, I and my 3 kids called him and greeted him a Happy Father’s Day and ended the call with a “We love you, Tatay!”. Just the words he wanted to hear!

My father has already passed away for more than 10 years now but I still miss him everyday.

The sweetest thing and also the most memorable gift I gave my father for father’s day was a banana republic printed white shirt. It’s the first gift I gave him from my own money.

I know that he loves wearing printed white shirts that I immediately bought it the moment I saw it on display.
It’s just sad that he never got to wear it. Because he got sick immediately after and died just 2 weeks of being ill.
That’s the most memorable and also my last gift to him for father’s day.

On his epitaph we wrote, we can only give you love that will last forever. A line from That’s All, the themesong of my papa and mama. True enough, eversince his death, that’s the only gift we can give him, for father’s day, his birthday, Christmas, new year and every day of the year, our love that will last forever.

i will give my dad one box of Krispy Kreme! I’ll give my prize to him.

I will never forget the times when I would pluck those white hair from my papa’s beard and mustache. Yes, I was very young then…maybe 8 or 9 years old when I would enjoyingly do this while sitting on his lap. I felt so bonded with him and felt that I was really a “papa’s girl”. It’s so sad that my dad passed away so soon. But the memories I had with him while growing up were memories that I will forever treasure in my heart.

I know you’re in heaven right now and this Father’s day I want to tell you that I miss you so much and I LOVE YOU, PAPA.

I am still your baby.

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I am going fishing with my 63 year old dad who has cancer, next month he is going in for surgery so I want to have some father-son time befor it’s too late

My dad died when I was in high school, I always try to visit his grave and bring flowers.

I’m only 25 years old, but what I think the sweetest gesture I have done for my Papa was buying 4 VCD’s of Errol Flynn films as gifts for him in 2003.
I used to work in a video shop. One time, when I was out with a co-employee retrieving some video tapes and VCD’s, I saw my dad’s mountain bikers’ group. I called him immediately, told him about my whereabouts (I was already living on my own then), and he asked me if we have several tapes by the said classic movies actor. I said we do, but only a few. His question gave me the idea that he admires Errol, that’s why every payday, I would go to other video shops and hunt for Errol Flynn VCD’s, until I was able to collect 4 of them. He was really surprised when he tore open the gift wrapper, and gave me a big kiss like he used to.

i really do not have anything material to give my dad, but i thought of doing this online greeting as a father’s day “gift” to let the world know how much i love my papa. here goes my message:

pa,

i know you’re very busy today, as everyday, working hard for the money you have to give me every month to be able to send me to school and provide me my wants and other needs. i’m glad you really do that for me, because not all dads care enough for their kids as much as you care for me.

for 12 years, i really didn’t have the chance to have a dad by my side. we both know what happened to us before, but now it’s not really important anymore. i am thankful for we had forgiven each other and we already put our painful past to our repressed memories.

i would have to say that i really did not expect that we will meet again. in fact, i already lost hope that we’ll still have that “reconciliation”. God was just so great because he did not let me live without a dad forever.

thank you.these two words just can’t describe how grateful i am for you have returned in my life. though we do not often see each other, i assure you that i am always here for you no matter what, just what you are for me.

happy father’s day pa. i love you this much! *arms wide open*

hugs and kisses,
unica hija karen

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