At a young age, you did a lot of house chores normally relegated to an older brother, fetching water, and raising our 3 younger brothers and 1 sister.

During your first childbirth with your first born, Madeline Sophie, you almost did not make it and experienced an out of body experience but your determination to survive gave you a second shot in life.

You always pray and been a second mother to more than a dozen nieces and nephews that they call you mommy.

You are happiest when surrounded by children.

You love unconditionally to people close to you especially your parents that you spent 9 months massaging our dying father, it took a toll in your own health.

Last year, another life and death experience occurred. You suffered a stroke, but again God blessed you with another life since you are the center of life of many children in the Philippines.  Thank you God for blessing my sister always.

They depend on your financial and emotional support. You guide them and inspire them to finish college.

Belated Happy Birthday to my loving sister, Alelnelen. May God always protect and open His hands to care for you, guide your path and bless you always.

I love you forever and always.

Manay Connie