Ormoc celebrates one of its most cherished daughters, Juliana Gomez.
September 8th marks a special day for the daughter of Ormoc's beloved 4th District of Leyte Representative Richard Gomez and Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez, Juliana Gomez, as she celebrates another year of life.
Richard Gomez, the proud father, penned a message filled with love and admiration: "Happy birthday, my dear Juliana! Mom and I always wish you the best in all you do and take on, and we are very proud of you. You have a beautiful, gentle heart and I thank you for all the joy you bring. You are now a lady, my love. Take good care of yourself, love your friends, and always be good to your family."
Lucy Torres, the doting mother, shared a poignant message that captured the essence of her daughter's spirit: "I may have thousands of photos of you but for now I choose this —- a classic from when you were tiny, and during one of those happy days you randomly made me laugh just by being you.
“Your second name is Beatrice, which means bearer of happiness and blessings, and when you were born 24 years ago on September 8, 2000, I took one look at you and knew in my mother’s heart that you would be all that, plus more.
“Thank you for making me laugh even on the hardest and saddest of times, for wisdom beyond your young years, for making me feel young when life makes me feel old (with your music, your wonderful friends, your stories, your funny thoughts), for the way you naturally make things more beautiful.
“Happy birthday, my little love. Of all the things you are I am most proud of the fact that you have sunshine in your heart. Stay that way. And know that always, you are my bundle of joy, my true treasure."
These heartfelt messages paint a beautiful picture of the love and admiration Juliana receives from her parents.
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