Happy 1st Birthday My Baby Girl

This post is dedicated for Mikayla, the one who gives me joy and laughter so much for the past 1 year.

Mika at hospital, July 11 2012

 Hi baby Mika, you're officially 1 year old today. How grateful i am to God for blessing me with such a wonderful daughter like you. Ever since we met in the delivery room, i felt an electric jolt in my body knowingly you're the one for me. I still remember how small you were, i even was afraid to hold you that time.

Mika, love to smile

I remember i finally had a courage to hold you in my arm and leaned forward to protect you close to my body. I remember when I put you on my chest for the first time to put you to sleep...that was the best feeling a father can share with his daughter. I remember when you got sick..you were crying all night because your throat was hurt even for drinking milk and your mom fed you gently so that you would not sleep hungry.
I remember when Ama and Akong for the first time carried you to their room and fed you there and watching you sleeping...I saw joy in their faces because of you. I remember when you could flip for the first time and how we all cheered...I remember how at every chances we have in the midst of our business we tried to peek you or to play even for couple minutes...because we all feel there is somebody more important than our work.
Mika, I just want you to know how much we all love you and how much you have blessed us since you were born. Your mom named you Mikayla so that you could be an angel (Mikael) who serve God's purpose. And I named you Eleana, means light, so that you would be a blessing for others as well. You've done it, and I hope you will continue to grow to know God, to serve God and to bless others for the rest of your life.
Maybe you can't read and understand this post now, but I hope someday you have a chance to read this and be encouraged by knowing how much love you have given and have been received.

Mika, 1 year old, just woke up, July 11 2013