by Joyce and John Coronel
Dear Calvin,
As a toddler, we want you to explore the world around you with so much freedom and interest. It would be nice to see you play with other kids in a park full of trees, with fresh air and clean surroundings. After all, every child deserves to have a happy childhood.
As a growing boy, you will see a bigger picture of reality. When that time comes, we hope that every family has a home and every child is in school. On weekends, it would be fun to go fishing in the clear waters of Manila Bay or Pasig River or enjoy a nice family picnic in Luneta perhaps?
College will mark a great milestone in your life. Enjoy it as much as you like – free from all the drugs, violence, crimes, drunk drivers, power trippers and all the bad elements. Please, please choose your friends.
After graduation, we pray that you will earn just enough (or even more) to make you stay in the Philippines. Hold on to the hope that our country will be free from bribery, corruption and dirty politics. Who knows, you might be a public servant someday.
We love you, son. Be proud to be a Filipino.
Love,
Dada and Mama
John and Joyce are young parents who enjoy singing, dancing, and goofing around with their 1- year old son.
