I hope you are having a fun and productive day.

That's my day to day wish for you from the time you started showing up as Marcus.

I love how you are growing up to be, you have taught me patience and how to chill and just wait for you to be the young man that you ought to be.

I hope you find yourself following your heart and stepping in your own light.

Forgive mom when you see me scared and when I make you feel that I don't trust you. That's just me forgetting how to take deep breaths to hold back my own monsters.

May the Gods continue to watch over you and guide you.

Love you a day plus forever.

Ate is so proud of you no matter what.

I know lately you’ve been having a hard time trying to figure yourself out, but let me tell you its all part of growing up. its okay to change, and its okay to be clueless about yourself. Know that you don’t need to fit in and be like somebody. Why be like somebody? when you can stand out and shine. it takes time but once you know who you are—i know that you can do great things.

Know that im very grateful for you. Mom and I are grateful for you. You’re more gentleman and responsible than me, and I thank GOD that you became who you are today. Thank you for always trying to find a way to make me laugh even if im half way of crying my guts out, thats what i love about you. You are my built-in bestfriend.

When you have no one to go to, always know that ate is always here for you. Go to me, i will literally drop everything for you-thats how important you are to me. Pag maynagbully sayo ay nako lagot talaga sila saakin even if you are 40 years old na.

My only wish for you is that you do well in your studies and always think twice before you do something.

Also, Always pray, praying to GOD does wonders <3

I LOVVEEE YOUUU SO MUCH MARCUSSSSSSSSS

Love,

ur Beautiful and smartest ate andrea

If you ever find things too difficult and need someone to talk to i'm always a phone call away.

Love, Ninong JP.

As you go through this recollection, I want to take a moment to remind you how loved, valued, and important you are — just as you are.

You might not be the most outspoken person in the room, but that doesn’t mean your presence isn’t deeply felt. Sometimes, the quietest souls carry the strongest hearts. And from what I know about you, your heart is full of kindness, thoughtfulness, and quiet strength — the kind this world needs more of.

Recollections are special. They’re a time to pause, reflect, and open your heart a little more — to others, to God, and even to yourself. It’s okay if that feels a little scary. You don’t have to be anyone else this weekend. Just be you — that’s more than enough.

God sees you. Every quiet prayer, every kind word you offer someone, every time you choose to care when no one is watching — He sees it all. And He is so proud of the beautiful, gentle heart you carry.

If at any point during this recollection you feel unsure, shy, or like fading into the background — just take a breath and remember: you belong here. You are meant to be here. You have something special to offer, just by being yourself.

Let this recollection be a time to grow, to rest, to laugh a little, and to open your heart to the love that surrounds you — from God, from others, and from those who care about you (like me!).

Keep being you. The world is brighter with your light in it — even if that light shines quietly.

With so much love,

Apersh 😘