A Father's letter to his Daughter.

Dear Marien,

You know, I'm so glad you came to my life. I thought getting married was the icing on the cake to cap up what I have done so far in my life. Yet when you came, I felt so much joy I wanted to do more things just to make sure you are well taken care of and loved.

Almost a year ago, your mom and I thought we would lose you as she's having a delicate pregnancy. She's 36 years old that time where most women would already have bear more than enough children to raise. When the doctors told me your chance to live is almost zero, I tried my best not to cry as your mom was already in tears. We didn't know what to choose then. If your mom didn't had her cyst (almost as big as my head) removed, both of you would have been gone by now (and I'd be a young widow at 32). When we decided, to have her cyst removed, making you so vulnerable. I felt like the entire world has fell upon me as I went to the comfort room and cried for the first time in years. I wanted to blame God on why He put the both of you at a delicate risk. After the operation, your mom's cyst (as well as her left ovary) was removed and you were still in your mom's womb. That proves God does really do miracles.

It took me a while to think of your name to coincide with the word miracle. I was hoping for a son and God gave me a daughter. When your mom was on labor, It took her 17 grueling hours which ended up under the knife so you would be able to see the world. At the first glimpse of you, I smiled and all my pain from that sleepless night went away. I was like looking at myself when I was born more than three decades ago. 

Raising you was not a walk in the park for your mom and I but we made sure we enjoyed every minute of it while you are still little. Father's Day last year was so memorable to me it gave a new meaning to the word probably most men dread to be called Dad.

Since you won't be able to read this as you're still thirteen months old, I know someday you may stumble upon this blog hopping you would be able to read this someday whether I'm still blogging or doing something else.

As one said this, "Any man can be a Father but I can only be your Dad" 

With Love, 

Dad

PS. I'm writing this a few days in advance as I know I may not be able to complete this on time. ^_^