#1 I Stop to Say Thank You Papa

First of all, My father is Paulino B. Ramayrat Jr. He is a seaman and now in Sacramento, California. it's not that I'm being sentimental, but these are the things that I want to express to my father.

It's at least 10 years that you've been away. There are moments that you've missed. The times of gratifying experience, times of frustrations, and even the family bonding. You missed all the fun. With only cellphone as a tool for communication, I'm not that satisfied to be "that" connected to you. Sometimes, a thought comes in my mind that maybe you have your own family there but I always remind myself, your far away because of our own good. I know that your working hard there for us.

Sorry for the times that we, your sons and daughter, are very naughty and always asking things from you. And also, Thank You! Because of you, I became what I am now. As the eldest and without you, I became the acting father in the family. I learned to be responsible enough for my siblings.

As a whole, I'm really very thankful having you as a Father.