Ralph is now 8 years old
Eight years ago today (September 8), I delivered a healthy baby boy via caesarian section at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) in Quezon City. Why so far when I live in Pangasinan, you might ask. It is because I truly believe in the ability of my OB-Gyne. And in addition to that, most, if not all, doctors practicing in the Manila area adhere to the Medical ethics of not charging fellow doctors, whether acquaintance or not. Something which I failed to observe here in the province.
Anyway, I was in the hospital a day before the date. My doctor said that since I came in early I might as well be operated on that day. But believe me, it was because of Mama Mary’s birthday (September 8), throngs of my doctor’s patients due that month came to ask her to be operated on that day so that their kid’s birthday will coincide with Mama Mary’s. So, I was moved to the following day which was September 9. Well, I didn’t mind. As long as I have a healthy baby. It was fine with me.
Now, that baby has grown into a very responsible and intelligent boy. Very handsome, too! Tall, dark, and handsome. Any woman could easily fall for him. But he is just eight years old and he is dreaming to become a doctor, too, someday. That is something very possible with the level of intelligence that he has. I just believe in his ability.
We gave him a new basketball ring as a present. It is a replacement of the old one which was destroyed by typhoon Cosme more than a year ago. Cheap as a birthday gift? Well, my son has simple pleasures and he was so happy with it. Maybe because he has almost everything he needs so that simple things are greatly appreciated by him. We celebrated his birthday with a special family dinner in a restaurant of his choice. I also cooked his favorite food at home.
Happy birthday, Ralph! I will always be your tutor forever. Stay as responsible and studious as you are now. I am so happy with your academic achievement. Keep it up!
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