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Dear Patrice,

The past 11 years have been the greatest adventure of my life and there is no greater honour in this world than being your mom. You truly make me strive to be a better human being and I hope you'll never get tire of letting me roll with you.

I love you with all my heart, anak. Happiest Birthday!

Love,

Mommy

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And the journey towards this turn around the sun has just been groovy. Treading lightly and more intentionally, with sunshine in my heart. Accepting it all. Embracing it all. I'm happy to say I like this version of myself the most. Because I got myself here, I did the heavy lifting, and I did the work in order to continue growing and transforming. So I could be a better woman, mother, and human being, whose priority is to leave the world a little better than I found it. I've seen and felt things that brought me to my knees and still managed to crawl my way out the other side, tougher but softer. Change is constant, I still have a long road ahead, and I may feel differently tomorrow, but what matters most is today, and all I know is this — I'm good, and I am happy. Thank you to all who have made getting here such a joy and a great adventure. To the new friends I met along the way, and to the wonderful birthday greetings; I'm bursting at the seams with so much love and gratitude. Cheers to 30! Love, Patty

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Well, can I keep the presents and still be 29?

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Never not visiting OT7 Purple Café whenever we're in Pampanga;

And yes, the army baby (and army mom) were very happy— 💜

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Entering year twenty-nine, I realized one thing: I am thankful for every single person who makes my life whole. My friends and my workmates (who are just like family), my family who are always around for me, my baby girl who wished me and gave me a kiss, and JK who puts up with me through thick and thin. I love you and thank you— each and every one of you! 29, here we go!

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By far the hardest part of what I do, is saying goodbye to you.

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Above all, peace of mind.

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This liquid courage got me way too honest.

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We communicate, we fix, we stay. That’s maturity.

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Am I angry? No. That’s too tiring. Disappointed? Well yes, probably that’s what I’m feeling.

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And you’ll find yourself more in the quiet corners. Welcome back.

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What you see is what I allow.

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Throwback: Paguio Family Reunion 2019

Reposting this video of our last family gathering before the pandemic happened. Gosh, I miss spending time with them.

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Happiest birthday to my little girl, my baby army, the love of my life, and the occasional bane in my existence. I am extremely, undeniably blessed that God has given me the opportunity to raise you and be there for you. Difficulties and challenges aside, I remain in awe and inspired by the person you are and the person you are growing into and I remain suspended in gratitude at the fact that I am allowed to be a witness to your becoming. Never have I ever had a more humbling teacher and whatever goodness there is in me because I have you for a daughter. You are beautiful, you are kind, and you can be annoying from time to time. And I love you, Patrice.

#xoxopatty #rhen patrice #happy birthday #birthday girl #birthday behavior

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I have absolutely no idea where the time went; all I know is last year flew by so quickly but I’m healthy, safe, loved, eternally grateful, and very much happy to be here. Thanks to you all and my wish this year is safety, continued good health, and abundant amounts of love and happiness for everyone. 28, here we go! ❤️ (at Appetino) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQMrVpn4NJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Motherhood. The most magical day of my life was when I gave birth to you, I held you and met you for the first time. You are such a wonderful human being and I am so proud to be your mommy, anak. The time spent with you has been such a special time and I will always look back and cherish these precious moments. I love you, Patrice. P. S. To all the mothers and mother figures out there, happy mother’s day.

#xoxopatty #happy mother's day #motherhood #Rhen Patrice

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Happy Mother's Day, Mama. I love you and thank you so much for everything! 

#xoxopatty #happy mother's day