WALA KA NA SA KALENDARYO, STEPH! by Danah Gutierrez

THE FACE THAT LAUNCHED A PIZZA BOX

thedanahsoars — 2016-11-30 15:13:58 UTC

IBA TALAGA BEAUTY MO, STEPH!!!

#AdvoInspo

thedanahsoars — 2016-11-30 15:15:52 UTC

Thank you for inspiring me to be a better advocate each day! Having you as our mentor is like winning the lottery! NO JOKE! LOVE YOU MAMAPUFF <3

The One About Superwoman Steph

2016-11-30 15:28:30 UTC

Dearest Steph,
Happy happy birthday! You are one strong, passionate, and loving woman after His heart. I am blessed to know someone like you - genuine and beautiful. Thank you for not hesitating to reach out to the people around you. Indeed, the Lord has been so gracious, right? :) It is my prayer that you will always be satisfied with the love of Jesus. I love you, dear. Such a privilege to see you grow in our D12! Have a great one, dear!

- Val

P.S. OK lang yan kung wala ka na as kalendaryo. Dadating din sila doon. Iba naman kalendaryo ni God. Hahaha. #pampalubagloob

To my favorite new friend of 2016

gabemercado — 2016-12-03 06:45:44 UTC

I love how you've just been so kind to Beeto and how appreciated you make him feel.

Sige na nga, ako na rin. You've been very kind to me and very appreciative too. :)

To more Bonbel moments in 2017 and beyond! Happy 32nd, Steph! :)

From your silly and irrational friend

2016-12-03 17:47:00 UTC

Wala ka na pala sa kalendaryo Steph! Pero hindi halata. Marami ka pa din napapamanghang kalalakihan....kababaihan na din. Alalahanin mo parati ang petsang sinilangan mo, dahil ito'y pag aala ala sa'min ng Diyos na biniyayaan kami ng isang kaibigang makabayan, matalino, mapagkumbaba at mapagmahal. Salamat sa maraming pagkakaibigan at sabayang serbisyo sa mga kabataan (nxtgen). Naway pagpalain ka pa ng lubos ng ating Panginoon. :)

To the woman who redefined my WOMANPEG

lurdz86 — 2016-12-07 11:48:44 UTC

Hi Steph! Happy happy birthday <3 God has truly blessed me by allowing me to be part of your 2016 and now your...well...forever. haha! I hope that with another year passing, you get to celebrate all the wonderful events of your life including how you were able to inspire someone like me. I don't tell you enough but your really are Godsend, I don't think I've met anyone quite like you serving the Lord the way that you do and understands how to evangelize in a way that is not intimidating at all. I hope that in some way I have given you joy this year and that I will be able to contribute to that little pot of happiness we all need to take from especially when things don't go as planned (no not pot pot. pot of happiness k? haha) Thank you for being the type of friend I'd like to keep and for being such a smart individual that I don't have to have thoughtless conversations with haha! Happy happy birthday! Enjoy your non-calendar day! lelz.

<3 LOULOUPUFF

Yes, darling.

2016-12-07 14:49:54 UTC

Since the first time I attended a dgroup, until now, I've always looked up to you and was always willing to learn more from a woman like you. You are such a blessing to this planet. I thank God that Danah invited me to our group. I've grown a lot from our group and Im forever grateful because you were a part of my growth ❤️ I pray that God will give you your heart's desire and that everything will workout for it's best:)

—Teena

2016-12-07 14:53:33 UTC

THIS PHOTO!!! You may need to super scroll down below, stolen from your own profile so there had to be (inevitably) a lot of fb stalking involved, short blond hair days stood out!!!
Wanted to post here a photo from your UP student council days, which is when I only "knew of" this girl named Stephanie Tan standing at AS steps answering questions, but one of my batchmates only cared that you were her 'girl crush' -- fast forward to late 2014 when I found myself in your kitchen, basically sharing my life story! Since then, the few times we got to hangout, I received only TRUTH and WISDOM -- must really come with... awesomeness and connectedness with God :) Have A PURPOSE FILLED 30s and beyond Steph! Glad to have met U!

-Mark

MAMASAN!!!!

thedanahsoars — 2016-12-08 02:37:46 UTC

MAMASAN! Happy happy birthday ❤️

Yun lang.

Lels. So I realized we don't have a photo together because every time we do get to catch up and talk we always end up falling into this reality distortion and hours just fly by and we always end up frantic and panicking about how much we gotta catch up on sleep or that we're running late for our whatever's next.

I treasure the few times we've spent time together and just the inevitable energy of passion and excellence you bring everywhere you go. Your walk with Him, your stories and even the times you bawl your eyes out in front of us or let out a heavy sigh of exhaustion or we get a peak of the roaring anger you have for what is unjust and blatantly wrong.

Thank you for being unconventionally conventional, for enabling me to be more comfortable in my own skin by being more of an introvert or by not feeling the need to be churchy and reach out elsewhere or walk with those who are already in it instead, for never spoon feeding us with answers and allowing us to think for ourselves, for allowing us to be comfortable with our doubts and for being a representation of courage, strength, love and humility.

It's been tough lately and I admire how you've walked with us transparently - which enabled us to want to be transparent as well. Sometimes hope isn't always easy to hold on to or keep, but whenever it gets rough, just think of hope as a destination that you can keep coming back to instead.

I'm excited for the upcoming projects ahead for us as a dgroup family and I'm so excited and privileged to walk with you for the rest of your story.

I love you! ❤️

- Shek

A Genuine Love for Jesus!

2016-12-08 03:53:08 UTC

Dearest Steph,

It is such a joy and privilege to know you and witness your journey with the Lord. The moments of your victories and even the moments when you feel defeated.. thank you for the trust and love and allowing me to journey with you! I am incredibly blessed by your love for the Lord and I admire your courage and passion to fight for what you believe in:) you inspire me!

I am excited to see what God has in store for you as you continue to love, obey, and choose Jesus! Thank you for the privilege of running alongside you! I love you, Stephanie, dear!!!:) - Nina A

MY FAVORITE INTROVERT

thedanahsoars — 2016-12-08 04:01:22 UTC

Chocolate pancake!!!!

STEPHANIIIIIEEEEEE!!!!!!! My mamasan. My mamapuff.

2016-12-08 04:18:38 UTC

HAPPY 32ND BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!! Ayan, wala ka na sa kalendaryo ng legit. And you're probably gonna have to hoard on lotions and facial creams. Hehehe. But who cares, in your 32 years on this planet, you've done so so much for your family, friends, workmates, and other communities you're in. Grabe! Iba ka talaga Stephanie. And yes, it's only by the grace of God, but your heart of obedience is GOLD! <3 GOLD I TELL YA!

Thank you for using your life to help others. I cannot count how many times you've saved our broke asses, how many times you've listened to me go over and over with my struggles, and how many times you've just really showed your two twin daughters grace. Salamat Steph. May mga times talaga na feeling ko super burat ka na samin and FO na but you continued to tirelessly love us and stay friends with us. Huhuhuhu. Di ko deserve pero I'm thankful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love you so so much Steph. I will always look up to you as my mentor, not because you're doing things right all the time, but because YOU ARE WALKING WITH GOD ALL THE TIME. Grabe. Your faith and trust really inspires me to get to know God more and more each day. And your excellence too! WAAAAAH WOMAN OF THE CENTURY KA NA FOR ME! Okay, OA yun. Decade na lang. Mehehehe

My birthday wish for you is A MAN! A GODLY MAN who will complement your life and vice versa! But I know naman whether or not may man na dumating eh secure ka in your womanhood and your singlehood. KAYA IT'S ALL GOOD IN DA HOOD! I consider myself a wealthy person because you're my friend, soul sister, and mentor. GRABE TALO PA ANG NANALO SA LOTTO (because usually those people go bankrupt and waley na din in the end wahhahaa)!!!!!!! Love you so so so mucho mamapuff. Always and forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

—your favorite,
Anastazcia :p

I found your spirit animal.

thedanahsoars — 2016-12-08 04:23:35 UTC

Video message namin ni Stacy

thedanahsoars — 2016-12-08 04:26:06 UTC

BABELICAL

thedanahsoars — 2016-12-08 06:35:29 UTC

What really attracted me to you during our first hang outs was your authenticity, and syempre 'yung boldness mo with your faith. Your sincerity with how you worship God in your life is so beautiful, mamasan! Thank you for welcoming me into your life, kahit alam kong hindi naman kelangan at may hesitations ka to form new friendships bilang introvert ka. Thank you. I love you! Wanted to post this photo here because it's a great reminder of how we lose ourself in the Love of Christ, one thing you always embody and show us. HAPPY BIRTHDAAAAAY!!!!!!

INTROVERT + ACTIVIST =

thedanahsoars — 2016-12-08 06:41:16 UTC

Twin

2016-12-08 06:50:18 UTC

Hi. Isa kang alamat. Masaya ako't kaibigan kita. Namimiss ko yung mga panahong magk-kwentuhan tayo hanggang madaling araw. Salamat sa pag "bantay" sa akin, lalo na sa mga panahong kailangang-kailangan ko. Dive uli tayo next time. Promise, di na ako magkakasakit. Miss you.

Ps: yung picture ng condo mo na ito ay yung pinapunta mo ako ngunit ikaw ay natutulog na. Hehe, wala kasi tayong picture together.

- Dyobet

—from Isa

thedanahsoars — 2016-12-08 07:08:30 UTC

Dearest Stephanie,

One thing I truly believe in is good, brave women. We need them and we need to become them. I've always needed a compass and a map; I've always needed the way paved for me, the assurance that others have gone ahead of me.

You're one of the women in my life who has, no doubt, compelled me to believe in the best of me. I see you out there, making real change, good change, happen and I suddenly feel like I'm invited to do the same. To do more, to be more, to love better, to know God more fiercely.

Thank you for being the kind of woman who inspires the rest of us to aspire to be more. Thank you for being a gamechanger. Thank you for empowering others but, on a personal note, for empowering me.

I'm all the better for it

This year is a good year to aim for the impossible. I'm praying and journeying with you. I love you, Steph!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HERO.

WAY BACK

nggiselleu — 2016-12-08 07:11:35 UTC

hi steph! Happy birthday! Look at that pic! had to scroll back in fb just to look for this!

Steph, I'm always blessed to have known you, and for still having you in my life. Like you said, you "suck up" the greatness from your great friends. likewise, i also feel like i'm a little "greater" for learning from you- learning about God, friendship, some politics, independence, how to be a virtuous woman, having a servant heart, and living life intentionally, walking with God daily.

Again, thanks for being such a blessing to this dark world, to me, to my brother, to my family Indeed, salt and light.

From Ickhoy

2016-12-08 08:46:02 UTC

Hi Steph!

Im blessed to have shared with you a snapshot of who i am which a lot of people dont get to access. Im blessed that you also allowed me a sneak peek into your amazing life. That will always be something special. Speaking of special, you're such a special lady! Your upbringing, background, pursuits and causes provide an incredible context of who you are. But more than those, i know you know that you are special because you are a daughter of the Almighty. Which at the end, really what matters most. And that is my bday prayer for you, the promise of Ephesians 1:16-19 (i will get you the privilege of reading those verses in your bible). Have a good one Stephanie! May you feel the love as always. God bless you Steph! :)

"Stephanie Steph Steph Tan"

2016-12-08 10:05:49 UTC

Oh my goodness. Where do I even start? Steph - whom I fondly call, "Stan" - and I have made quite a number of memories already. And not surprising anyone - all these memories are honest, wonderful, fun, and beautiful. Seems like I am describing our girl herself.

Stan, you are a rare gem. For me, you are an example of how beautiful God's creation can be when she is vulnerable and honest and surrendered to her Creator. You inspire me everyday, and when I lose hope in myself, the thought of you makes me look up again, and push on. In this new year you're entering, know that I - and many more others you call, "friends" - are here for you.

I love you, Stanypots! I wish you nothing but God's best in your year 32. Mwuaaah!

- Max

2016-12-08 10:08:49 UTC

Happy, Happy Birthday Steph! You are truly an ezer to everyone around you, especially our Dgroup! I seriously admire your kindness, intelligence, strength in God, and desire to serve others. You are such an inspiration to me! Thank you for all the times you've listened to me and given me guidance and advice. You've really encouraged me to know God more and I feel so lucky to be your friend! You're such a blessing! I love you, Steph! ❤️❤❤️

- Ange

THANK U 4 LUVEN ME

thedanahsoars — 2016-12-08 10:55:32 UTC

The Strong Godly Woman

2016-12-08 13:06:58 UTC

Happy Birthday, Steph!!!

I want to let you know that being your friend and getting to know you has been a real blessing. I don't think I have ever seen such a strong godly woman as I have seen in you. I am also really glad and honored to be a considered a friend of yours since I know that you like keeping your circle small.

I pray that you would continue to be shaped and molded for His glory, being an example for other women to follow. God bless you! May Christ be glorified in all you do.

Sincerely,
Anthony Trinidad

Dearest Stan,

2016-12-08 13:10:06 UTC

You are an amazing person ❤️ You are beautiful inside and out. I am blessed to have met you through Max. For your birthday, I wish that God will answer all your prayers--all that u wish for and desire. May you continue to be a blessing to others always. I love you ❤️ Happy happy birthday dear Stan.

Love,
Ate Barbs

—From Gab

thedanahsoars — 2016-12-08 13:29:04 UTC

Dear Stephanie,

I've only known you for a short time but I've been blessed so much.

Thank you for being there for me all the time and thank you for being an older sister!

Happy Happy birthday Stephie dear!!!

2016-12-08 16:19:25 UTC

Umeffort ako na hintayin ang 12 ha! Mamaya na lang ang mas matinong message hahaha!

- She P

Happy Birthday Love!

2016-12-09 01:29:19 UTC

Taking me in under your wings without a moment of hesitation is one of the most memorable moments of my life. I knew God had planned for us to meet and how he made you a huge influence is my spiritual life is amazing. There are times that I am hanging by a thread with God but your lessons with love puts me back on solid footing.

I love the way you gently rebuke me. The moments we had in your car, when I poured my heart out were etched in my heart.

Happy Birthday Steph! Your age may be out of the calendar but you will always be in my heart forever <3 <3 <3

Love lots,
Loulah

Hi Steph

jamesdogelio — 2016-12-09 05:28:20 UTC

I just met you last Sunday and I was in awe on how you're loving and pursuing JESUS.

Happy birthday! May God continue to mold and make you the child HE wants you to be. Blessings!

Glass wall

2016-12-10 05:36:15 UTC

Hi love. I hope you had a great bday. Greeted you sa Viber. But I know it mustve been a busy day. I know you know this already but I want to say that I LOVE YOU. Youre known for many wonderful things but to me, you're a safe space. You're a safe nook I can squeeze myself in and back into when the world is getting crazier than usual. Thank you - for being vulnerable, quirky and authentic to me. I am here for you no matter what, sometimes even when you want to hack it alone. My prayer for you this coming year is that you continue to fight the big, good fight but more importantly, that you enjoy the small things and cherish the seemingly "small" feats that you have with God. You are beautiful - glass wall and all.