Punzi's Corner Blog: Nico's 3rd Birthday Letter

Friday, October 06, 2006
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Nico's 3rd Birthday Letter

Dearest Nico,

I can't believe a year has passed so quickly. And I can't believe how much you have grown. One minute, I was just cradling you in my arms (in one arm, even). In another, you're already running around, leaving utter chaos.

Likewise, I couldn't believe a year has passed without major incident, especially regarding your health. You are growing into a perfectly healthy boy, unlike your sister at your age as we often find ourselves in a doctor's clinic or a hospital emergency room then. I thank God for that.

Again, I like to wish you a Happy 3rd Birthday. I'm sorry I could not provide you with the things and the support I wish I could. It's very difficult to be a single parent, even with the support of your family. I wish I could make it up to you and Bea somehow.

I want you to know that I have kept my promise to you and Bea. And I will always be there for both of you and you can always count on me when everyone else has failed you. Again, Bea and I love you very much.

Love forever,
Daddy

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Side Prayers

PRAYER FOR GENEROSITY
Lord Jesus,
Teach me to be generous,
Teach me to serve You as You deserve
To give and not to count the cost,
To fight and not to heed the wounds,
To toil and not to seek for rest,
To labor and not to ask for reward,
except that of knowing
That I do Your Holy Will. Amen

THE LAWYER'S PRAYER
May every word I speak be from Your Truth...
I ask come from Your Wisdom...
May every case I handle receive Your Guidance...
May every heart, every life I touch, feel Your Love.

THE JABEZ PRAYER
And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying,
"Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
and enlarge my territory,
that Your Hand be with me,
that You would keep me from evil,
that I may not cause pain."

So God granted him what he requested.

Side Oath

The Lawyer's Oath
I do solemnly swear that
I will maintain allegiance to
the Republic of the Philippines,
I will support its Constitution
and obey the laws as well as
the legal orders of the
duly constituted authorities therein;
I will do no falsehood,
nor consent to the doing of any in court;
I will not wittingly or willingly
promote or sue any groundless,
false or unlawful suit,
nor give aid nor consent to the same;
I will delay no man for money or malice,
and will conduct myself as a lawyer
according to the best of my knowledge
and discretion with all good fidelity
as well to the courts as to my clients;
and I impose upon myself this voluntary obligation
without any mental reservation
or purpose of evasion.
So help me God.

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