Mother's are very special especially the one I have. When she first came here from the Philippines our relationship wasn't too good. It was hard for us to adjust to each other since we hadn't been together for a long time. Ever since I met Erik my relationship with my mom has completely changed. She has really been there for me when I needed someone to talk to. I am so proud of where our relationship has gone and I know that it will only continue to flourish in our future. I love you so much and I will always be here.

Precious Mom! You are my rock forever and always and I am so grateful for the life I have today, you are the great architect of all of it. Thank you for always believing in what I have wanted to do, and for giving me the strength and courage to want to do things that seem frightening and challenging. I love you so much and can never thank you enough for all that you have done! Perhaps a grandchild or two or three or four will suffice! I love you mama! Forever and ever!

Heatherbo, you have been a guide, friend and sister without peer since I was toddling around on Oakwood. You are the finest sister I could ask for and I hope that you know, and have known, how grateful I am for your listening ears and open heart and for your love. You have inspired me to seek happiness, and it is happiness I have found with my beautiful Rochelle. Thank you for fervently supporting the two of us and thanks to you and Nate both for being an exemplary couple. I love you to the moon and back dear sister! (To quote the greatest of Great Grandmas!)

Dad, I do not know how you survived me as a boy and much less as a teen but I am so grateful for your patience with me and your guidance over the years. All of that aside from the unwaivering support you gave day after day. I love you so much and am perhaps most grateful for how well you love my Mom! You are an inspiration.

I am so grateful to have you back in my life in such a powerful way Dad! And I am elated that you will be at our wedding, it really means the world to me. I love you a million times over!