thoroughbreds and kois

Nov. 17, 2005 What will a father say to an excellent daughter who has fulfilled her parents countless dreams of their youth? What can a parent say of loving daughter who continue to shower us with her good works, humble but great undertakings and unlimited support? What can a father say to daughter who has brought us 22 summers and rains with pure joy, noise and love? She is a big lady now alright. But to our hearts and minds , she will remain as our Duday who sang on the microphone (and I recorded it) when she was barely three or four months old. She with her mind-boggling and unending queries in her baby days. She remains the "spaghetti lady" of my drinking days. My karaoke partner even at the time when the fad was "minus one" LPs. She who gave us pride at the Ateneo when she became Dean's lister and graduated. Now she is pursuing her dream to become a lawyer and again what can a parent say to this baby now a feisty lady? We thank the Great Almighty for giving us this wonderful child. Everett and myself can perhaps tell her today. Thank you Gail Stephanie. Thank you for everything. Happy Birthday to you. papa and mama