Dear Hiraya,

When Tatay and Nanay got married, part of my vow said something very honest about me. I was not like other little girls who grew up playing weddings or dreaming of a Prince Charming. Even as I grew older, I never imagined myself becoming a bride or even getting married. My childhood carried painful memories—ones that made me afraid of having my own family, afraid of choosing the wrong person, afraid of repeating what I once saw.

But everything changed when I met your Tatay.

He showed me that real love was possible for me. He showed me that good men exist—men who can be loving husbands and devoted fathers at the same time. Because of him, the dream I never dared to have slowly became real. And when I married your Tatay, the idea of having a family of my own no longer felt scary—it felt safe.

Still, God had His own timing.

He did not give you to us right away. Instead, He asked us to wait. We waited for seven long years—through heartbreak, unanswered prayers, and moments of deep sadness and quiet depression. There were days when hope felt heavy. But looking back now, I am so grateful we held on. Because in the end, we were given you.

You are our double rainbow after all the storms.

Before time softens my memory, I want to write everything down—the joy, the pain, the lessons, and the love. These letters are my way of keeping our story safe for you. So one day, when you are ready, you can look back and know this truth: Nanay has always been here for you. We share a bond that is sacred and deep, and I hope it is something you will always be proud of.

I also hope that through my journey with you, you may learn from me when the time comes—if you ever choose to become a mother too. And even when I am no longer on this earth, I want you to know that I will always be beside you, through these words.

This is Nanay’s special project for you.

I love you so much, my Hiraya.

Love,
Nanay💛