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Dad, Thank You for All the Efforts to Make Our Lives Happier
33 Comments | Posted by Kelvin Servigon in Thoughts
Me with my Dad
For so many years, my Dad lives miles away just to work for us. He always sacrifices his wants and dreams just to make our lives better and happier. As of now, my Dad is working abroad (he is a Civil Engineer). He’s been there for about 4 years and I am very happy that he’s going to have a vacation here in the Philippines this coming Christmas season ( and that’s a great advance Christmas gift for us!).
My Dad gave me all the things that I have now including my Canon EOS 1000D (and all material things), which made my life happier. Yes, material things that he gave me made my life happier and better. Without my Canon EOS 1000D, I’ll never be a photographer. Without my PC, I’ll never be a blogger. See? With those things, he gave me not just a better life with great material things, but he also gave me the urge to dream more and strive for more. He made me as a better person. But of course, let us don’t forget his kind words. I still remember, everytime he was drunk, he always talk to me very serious things. He teach me what I need to know about life, the good things and bad things, his experience on life which I can use to learn something. I know, he’s just drunk whenever he was talking to me that things, but I just can’t explain why I treasure those moments, learning very important things from my own father. And I promise Dad, when you’re home, I’ll drink with you. Ha-ha-ha!
If I’ll tell all the good things that my father made for me (and our family) this post will never end. I just want to thank my Dad for all the efforts that he made to make our lives happier. I dedicate this photo for my Dad (or Daddy as we call him):
Thank You Daddy
Whenever my Dad is coming home, sure thing that he has Toblerones and other chocolates for me and Keith Anne. I still remember when we were in grade school, he always bought huge bags of chocolates for the whole family! Ahh, those sweet chocolates!
And now, that photo above, a “Thank you Daddy” card with two Toblerones, is for my Dad. I am proud to say that, with my own money that I received from my blogging, I bought those two Toblerones for my Dad. Because this time, I want to buy something for my Dad with my very own money. I know this is just a pinch compared on what my Dad gave to me, but that’s a bunch with love and gratitude.
Daddy,
I know you’re really having a hard time working for us, just to make sure that me and Keith Anne will finish our studies, just to make sure that we are eating enough food everyday, just to make sure that we are wearing nice clothes, and just to make sure that we are happy, Daddy, thank you. Thank you for all the efforts, all the things that you’ve done for us. Daddy, I promise that I’ll be a good son. And when I am full grown up, I’ll make sure that you’ll just relax and enjoy the best of life with Mama. I promise that I’ll work for you and Mama just to make sure that you are living the good life. And I promise that someday, you’ll be a proud Dad to me.
Daddy, thank you and I love you.
You’re son,
Kelvin
33 Comments for Dad, Thank You for All the Efforts to Make Our Lives Happier
Jaypee of enjayneer.com | October 23, 2009 at 10:11 am
Kelvin Servigon | October 23, 2009 at 10:22 am
Hehehe.. salamat! :P
roiland Reply:
December 27th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
ngaun q lng nkita..nkkaiyak and inspiring…kip being humble and loving..mlayo ang mrrting ng mga taong ktulad mo..god wil always bless you…kip safe always
I Still Don't Know Who I am | October 23, 2009 at 10:34 am
It should be “Your Son” not “You're Son”.
But anyway, although the photo of that card and toblerones looks really gay, I think your dad would be proud of you.
Family rocks!
Peace!
TSI | October 23, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Wow sarap maging father ang daddy mo hehe ( dahil daw sa EOS )..saan nag wo work ang father mo pare if i may ask? Me as a father, need to do some sacrifices talaga for my own family kaya it's all for the better naman..ang sarap ng toblerone talaga at mura pa compared here sa Pinas.. 
Kelvin Servigon | October 23, 2009 at 8:31 pm
sa isang African country nagttrabaho ngayon si Daddy. Hehe, tama, sarap nga ng Toblerone, lalo ung milk ba yun, yung kulay puti ng Toblerone. 
tsarmeyn | October 23, 2009 at 10:21 pm
..nakx,naiyak nman aq dun!heheh!naala2 q lng dadi q!:( hahah!:)
don ewok | October 23, 2009 at 10:38 pm
buti ka pa kuya kev na experience mo ang may tatay ako hnd kc grade 1 p lng ako patay na sya 
Kelvin Servigon | October 24, 2009 at 6:09 am
hehe, grabe un noh, ang dami2 laging chocolates! Sarap! :P
Holly Jahangiri | October 24, 2009 at 3:28 pm
That must be so hard, and yet – so gratifying for a father to read these words and know that it's worth the sacrifices. It's a good thing you're serious about your photography (the Canon was definitely a worthwhile purchase there, Dad) and your studies. To hear our kids say “thank you” is so sweet; to see them making good use of the opportunities they're given is doubly sweet.
Kelvin Servigon | October 24, 2009 at 8:58 pm
You know, my Dad said he's proud of me because of my blog (and he also said that even foreigners are commenting on my blog posts). Thank you very much Ate Holly.
Holly Jahangiri | October 24, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Yes, you have a truly international audience, Kelvin! I do like that photo of you with your dad, too. I see him in you.
Pat Dacanay | October 24, 2009 at 10:31 pm
youre lucky you got a dad like him. hope youll love him for what he is not for the material things he gives.
cheers to your dad!
Kelvin Servigon | October 25, 2009 at 7:51 am
I hope someday, I can expand that international audience of this blog.
Yes, some of my features (especially my eyes) are from him.
patty | October 28, 2009 at 12:12 am
so sweet :] i like your message for ur dad :)) i wish i could be as expressive to my parents as you! ingats!
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Winston | November 21, 2009 at 11:54 am
wooot/ Congrats kelvin. please check this: http://www.batangyagit.com/contests/toblerone.html
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Caloycoy | March 29, 2010 at 9:58 pm
“And I promise Dad, when you’re home, I’ll drink with you. Ha-ha-ha!”
I was touched by this thought. Though this is a very late comment. Haha
I am missing my dad too. Good for you cos you have a great dad working for his family. 5/10 of teens today live without their dads. Half of that, their dads are dead and the other half, estranged.
Missing my dad so much. (sighs)
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Kelvin Servigon Reply:
March 29th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Hey, you know what, when my Dad got home last Christmas, we got a chance to drink together! That moment was so unforgettable for father and son.
Right now, my Dad is in abroad again, and just like you, I missed him too. Thank you for a wonderful comment, Caloycoy.
sows | May 8, 2010 at 9:37 am
nagdadahilan kp gusto mo lng uminom dinadamay mo pa daddy mo eh. 
seriously, my dad’s been like yours. but a civil engr., he’s just a factory worker and though it all, i love my dad cuz of the neverending things and love he’s giving us. kala ko ba magma mothers day na? prng fathers day to eh. 
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Kelvin Servigon Reply:
May 8th, 2010 at 11:01 am
haha, hindi ah. LOL
swerte pala tayo sa mga daddy. hehe. oo, magma-mothers’ day n nga. pero look at the date in this post, sows. Last year pa to. hehe.
Thanks sa comment sows!
i miss my dad tuloy.. nice thoughts kelvin.. good son!
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