Not all dads are showy of their love. My dad isn’t the type to show his love by embracing me or hugging me. My dad shows his love mostly by words of concern like saying, “Are you hungry? Let’s go to the kitchen and find you something to eat.” When I was a child, he made sure that when I went to school, I had something for snacks and had everything that I needed in school. There was a tenderness in his voice that made me feel I was being cared for. Dear Dad, thanks for being awesome. It’s not always easy being a dad, so thanks for putting up with us. Happy Father’s day!
— Maria Adelia Hawi
Aside from saying “I love you” to us every morning, before going to sleep, and before ending every phone call, my father showered us with his love through his sacrifices. I know that he was sad about being away from us due to his profession, and he wanted to spend time with us while we were still young. But he couldn’t because he wanted us to have a comfortable life. He loved us; that’s why he was doing all of these for us. To my dearest papa captain, I know I was always the headache of the family, and I’m sorry for that. I promise to grow in God’s will for me. I miss you every day! The house is always empty without you. Please come home!!! Thank you for all your sacrifices. I love you.
— Ferimi Bajado
Growing up, I was a papa’s girl. That’s why I had a very close relationship with him. My father was a man of few words, but he expressed his love through action. He was a good provider who sent me to school and supported and encouraged me whenever I was down. He comforted me if I was sad, and most of all, he taught me to be good and generous. These were the ways how my father showed his love for me. Pa, wherever you are now, I know you are in a good place. It’s still fresh in my heart and mind our last conver-sation minutes before you left me. I asked you if you were ready to face God our Creator, and you said, “Yes, I’m ready” then you told me that you couldn’t wait for me to be home, and we said our last goodbyes. That gave me comfort and confdence that you are indeed in a good place. Pa, I love you and will forever miss you. Thank you for raising me to be a good person. Till we meet again.
— Rutchelle Divino
Six years have passed since God called my father into heaven, but I can still clearly remember how he was as a father to us. He fed us, clothed us, sent us to school, and provided and loved us dearly. He was even invited to one of the local radio stations in our city for being the best example of “Ulirang Ama” (Exemplary Father) on one Father’s Day way back, but he immediately declined it because he was not fond of being in the limelight.In 2016, he was diagnosed with kidney failure and thus needed dialysis. But he declined the process. He just wanted to go home and rest. When my mother asked him why, he said he couldn’t let his family be burdened with expenses and our resources be challenged. He thought, in the long run, our family would sufer and be faced with fnancial diculties. So he preferred sacrifcing his own life for us. He was scared of death but felt more scared for our family to sufer.
— Joemalyn Mozar Lim
Being an adopted child, my adoptive parents, for me, are awesome. I can say I am lucky that I have a family that really cares for me and loves me as their own. Especially my dad, who is always there for me to sup-port and guide me all the time. For him, I am his precious daughter. Dear Daddy, Thank you for sharing your wisdom, your love and your life. I have learned so much from you, and I will never forget that. You never made me feel that I was adopted. I will always be grateful for being your child. I love you, and I really miss you. Please continue to guide me and watch over me.
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— Thelma Olayta
My appreciation goes to all the fathers in the world, especially to my own father and my husband, who are now both in heaven. I commended them for their great contributions and eforts for the good of our fam-ily. As I recall, my father loved me so much and supported me in pursuing my dreams. He gave me advice on how to become a better person.
— Mercia Sagala
I grew up with my grandparents, and my grandfather acted as a father to me. He loves me so much. I learned a lot of good things from him, including the importance of going to church every Sunday. He taught me calmness in the midst of struggle and always to be humble in all my ways. To my dear Lolo (grandpa), Happy Father’s Day! Thank you so much for loving me and for your kind words that keep me grounded. I love you so much!
— Maricar Truya
I mostly react to things right away and get carried away with the onset emotions to the point that I get clouded with negative thoughts. With Dad’s love, he always reminds me to calm down frst and think things through before making decisions. He doesn’t ignore my feelings too. He just reminds me that things take time. Everything about my Dad is calm, loving, warm, and comforting. His acts of love are in many forms, but it’s usually seen through validation, support, hugs, and, most importantly, prayers. Dy, I don’t think I’ll ever go this far without your love. Thank you for being my Dad. I love you.
— Leezza Yulli Yañez
