BEAUTY & BRAVERY are the Traits of this Young Lady

"You need to deliver this baby now!" 

Those were the words of the OB Gynecologist last March 18, 14 years ago.

The doctor continued with her explanation, "the amniotic fluid is low. if we don't deliver the baby now the umbilical cord might strangle her when Christine experiences contractions." 

"a-m-n-i-o.." 

I tried to spell out the word in my mind but realized that it was simpler to spell "o-k". So, I looked at my wife and we immediately said - "Ok, lets do it!". We scheduled the c-section delivery that day and we saw your angelic face a few hours later.

And that was how you came into this world.

I always believe that you were a brave girl. 

• I can imagine your reaction when you noticed that the fluid in the womb was slowly running out - "no water, no problem. Today is a great day to come out!"
• at age 9, you dived into a 15-foot deep pool. I held my breath until you I saw you float and swim like a pro.
• You tried the zip line during your first youth camp at age 10. It was tooooo fast! I failed to take a good picture but I will always treasure that scene in my mind.
• at age 12, we walked the outer rim of the 37th floor of Cebu Skywalk Tower. I was not afraid for you because my own fear of heights kept my mind busy.
• and most recently, at age 13, you gave your personal testimony about God during a retreat in front of your friends and participants.

Maybe you were nervous in these situations. But, I believed that you made a decision to do them because of your trust in Jesus. You looked at fear in the eye and said - "lets do it!". You often say to me that you tend to panic too much. I believe otherwise. You are truly a brave person.

May you continue to shine for Jesus my princess. I pray that you grow up to be the person that God meant you to be when he created you.

You have grown up to be a beautiful young lady. Looking 98% percent like your pretty mom. The 2% is from me because you have my eyelash and my last name.

Your mom and I love you dearly, but our God loves you more. Your brother admires you. Your extended family & friends loves you. 

Have a great birthday Mac!