Dear Daddy, 

You've always been the greatest role model in my life. You taught me through your life how I should be like as a child, a student and a young adult. Although you weren't there physically throughout the many years of my childhood to teach me my ABCs and 123s, you still left a very strong mark in me. That's because,  you never gave up, never uttered a word of complain, always keep that goofy side of you and kept going on despite all the trials you've been through. Your determination in life really inspires me to keep going on no matter how tough things may get. Without you, I'd be a very different person today.

I always look forward to the time we get to spend together, since young till now - be it a simple meal or just doing grocery shopping together. Also, I love the conversations we share over the time we spend together - from talking about the silliest things like gossips to discussing about serious things like political affairs. 

Apart from those, you've also always been the parent who motivates me a lot and provide me abundant support throughout my education life. I know I've disappointed you time and time again with my lackluster performance in my academics, but you've never scolded me once, but always told me that I'll be able to do better next time. I remembered how my results got so bad in JC 1 that you had to see the VP.. and I remember how I felt so embarrassed to even tell you about it. Because I felt like I've let you down so badly. Even with that, you didn't even scold me, but still gave me a hug and told me that everything will turn out fine eventually. 

And I guess, it's because of how you've always held that strong image in front of us, it really pains me (and us) to see you looking so dejected everyday. The goofy and cheery side of you has disappeared. What's worse is.. I don't know what I can do to relieve some of the burdens you're carrying. Though I may not understand, I know that load is so heavy that's it's causing you to have disturbed rest every night. 

It may be hard for you to share with us the problems you're facing since you don't want us to worry. But if that's the only thing I can help with, to be a listening ear to your problems, I'd gladly be one. I know it hurts your pride to do so, but that's what family is for. To be always there for you regardless of good or bad times. This time, let us be the ones to give you the hug and tell you, "Everything will turn out fine eventually."