I just finished watching UAAP Season 76 Women's Volleyball. Congratulations to the Lady Eagles for bagging this year's trophy. I only started watching the finals last week and Alyssa Valdez was the consistent best player for me, she deserves the MVP Award. Such strong hands!
Aside from the God-given talent in sports like hers, the parents play the most important role in this achievement. That kind of confidence and strength will never be there without the first-hand support from the parents. It definitely helps one to stand out. We've known local athletes who did not belong to well-off families, financial issue is the number one hindrance, but still they made it big time because of the huge amount of emotional support from the parents and the rest of the family.. and even the extended families! It boosts you more just knowing they support you in every possible way they can.
During my teen years, I had always dreamt of performing in school. I loved to dance ever since and to represent your alma mater on inter-school competitions was one of my high school dreams. I also dreamt of being a writer for our school paper but just thinking of my Mother's reaction when I tell her this already made me super sad. There were a lot of restrictions imposed mainly because of religion. Albeit sad and low, I fully submitted to her request.
As I look behind, I see a young lady with an almost poor confidence. It was four happy years in high school but I know I could have done more, especially being in the top class where everyone compete for academic ranking and extra-curricular activities. Who knows I could've been a varsity player too? But most of the time, I felt so awkward about so many things around me. But hey don't get me wrong, I don't blame my Mom for this. I may not have the ability to fully understand back then but I know she only wants what's best for me. Besides, it could have been a totally different story if I had Dad's presence all those years.
As I look behind, I see a young lady with an almost poor confidence. It was four happy years in high school but I know I could have done more, especially being in the top class where everyone compete for academic ranking and extra-curricular activities. Who knows I could've been a varsity player too? But most of the time, I felt so awkward about so many things around me. But hey don't get me wrong, I don't blame my Mom for this. I may not have the ability to fully understand back then but I know she only wants what's best for me. Besides, it could have been a totally different story if I had Dad's presence all those years.
My little girl is soon-to-be a pre-schooler. I don't want everything to happen so fast but I know sooner or later, this same chapter in her life is bound to happen. And when the time comes, I want to be the first person to support her all the way to her personal achievements and be her number one fan. And I pray that I'll always have the heart and time to listen to her.
While she is pursuing her dreams, I want her to understand that's it is OK to commit errors and to learn to stand up whenever she stumbles. I want her to be a smart fighter and at the same time manage self-control. That she will bring out that inner courage and know when to decline. That she will fulfill her dreams in her own pace without any hesitations. I'd also like to instill in her heart to never forget to return the glory to our God. Really, I just want to be that proud mother for her and be her source of inspiration. I want her to enjoy the journey so she could build better and happier memories.
To be a part of her thank yous will strongly characterize how her Dad and I equally did an awesome job as parents. May God bless these promises for our child.
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