Dingdong, nagpasalamat sa mga mahal sa buhay

Owww, 90’s rock party for his 40th sana pala ang plan ni Dingdong Dantes kahapon na imposibleng mangyari.

Kaya naman pinasalamatan na lang niya ang mga mahal sa buhay at sa mga bumati sa kanyang birthday.

“Today I turn forty.

“It isn’t a day I imagined five months ago - definitely far from the supposed Oktoberfest-themed, 90’s rock, all-out party.
That was the plan.

“But events may have not turned out the way I envisioned them to be, I’m still grateful because this day is a reminder of His blessings and my life’s greatest gifts.

“Today, I honor my mother who brought me into this world. I had to have my own children to make me realize the sacrifices that our mothers do for us. She literally put her life on the line for me. So whenever I get a birthday greeting, I also celebrate her strength, love and commitment in raising a kulit boy like me.

“Today, I also honor my wife who has been my rock and core. Building a family of my own and reaching milestones have been a blissful and contented journey because I have her as my partner in and for life. So whenever you greet me, I too laud her dedication, care and love for me and our children - who have brought so much meaning to our marriage and our lives.

“And of course, today, I honor our Creator, who have made all things possible and surmoun­table for me all throughout these years. So, I welcome and embrace your well-wishes so that I can continue glorifying Him.

“Muli, maraming salamat sa mga pagbati. Open a bottle of beer for me and distantly, I’ld like to thank you for being part of my ongoing life’s journey.”