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To celebrate Father’s day, we collect languages of love, letters from Dad, Baba, and Papa, where a light shines on a bond so endless yet often unspoken.
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Wherever the paths of life will lead and eventually take us, there will come a point where we begin to understand the value of family, and the unique, irreplaceable bonds that keep it together as it was destined and permitted to be. It will not be perfect, of course, as we have come to realize with all its twists, turns, and tightropes that we all have had to hurdle over the years, but when it comes down to it, it will always be a special space that even for a while makes everything just right. Much of this we account to our parents, the valiant efforts and unspoken sacrifices the mothers and fathers have stacked up in order to give us a life they know is right by us.
Today, we tip our hats to the quiet forces in our lives, moulding us and making us brave enough to face the world, even when the time comes we have to let go of their hands and walk on our own. From playfully throwing us in the air to simulate flight or racing with us on training-wheeled bikes, our fathers truly are superheroes in their own right. On Father’s day, we not only celebrate their steadfast support and questionable dad jokes, but we remind ourselves that even when life gets in the way, a part of them will always be there, being that proverbial gust of wind that lifts us up whenever we lose momentum in motion.
Turning the tables around, however, we talked to several dads, true MEGA Men who are raising their tribe in the way they know best. Instead of asking their offspring to pay tribute to them, we asked the fathers to write letters for their children on Father’s day, to hopefully encapsulate this moment at such a unique turn of our collective history, and save it for posterity. This language of love is what we hope would become a fragment of the day that builds on to become something greater between them, and to remind everyone of their Daddy, Papa, Tatay, and even Dad figures that stood by them. Most importantly, this is a testament that the celebration isn’t only for today, because everyday should be Father’s day, as we will come to learn, fatherhood isn’t bound by time, space, or circumstance–it is a lifelong commitment and relationship that no one can take away from either one of all of us.
From us at MEGA Man, Happy Father’s Day, to all who have been, who are, and who will find themselves to be a father in their lifetime. Your oft unspoken love is what we toast to today, cheers
Hideo Muraoka
Dear Kenzo and Daniela,
I writing you both to say that I love you very much!
Daniela, my sweet girl, I’m very proud of you–you are becoming an incredible, creative, and kind human being. The world needs your gifts.
Kenzo my boy, become the best version you can be–a leader, a man [for others.]
For both of you, you have everything within you. Life is always challenging, but it is worth living at the fullest.You both are a blessing and I love you very much.
Live your life, be free, and know that I’m always here to encourage and support you both.
Will Hsu
Dear Lachlan,
Noel Crisostomo and Roland Alzate
Jun Sunga
Dear Isabella and David,
I am writing you today while there’s an on going pandemic. They say a crisis of this magnitude reveals a lot about ourselves. I’ve had so many revelations and reality checks all throughout this ordeal, but one thing is for sure, it all revolves around how I can make it work or how I can make it better for you both and mom. The reality is currently tough, but I’m grateful that we all have each other. You guys are my core. The stress of uncertainties are immediately wiped off with the sound of your laughters. I promise to never give up and continually learn how to be better for all of us. Thank you for inspiring me daily with your pureness and simplicity. Always be kind, compassionate and full of integrity. This is all I ask and this is what will make me proud of you the most. I’m really grateful to our Saviour, Jesus Christ, for blessing me to be your father. I love you so much. Thank you, my children.
Love,
Armand del Rosario
Gabe Norwood
My sons,
What a joy it is to be your father!
To share three unique bonds with three unique lives, who turn to me for guidance, direction, and a good laugh.
Cassius, my eldest. A selfless leader, who embraces the role of kuya. Continue to stand strong in who you are and what you believe in. Excited for the great things that are in store for you.
Idris. Bunso, the baby of the bunch. Your energy is infectious. I look forward to post-quarantine life when you can fully enjoy exploring for bugs, being one with nature, and answering all those questions in your curious little two-year-old mind.My sons, I will always do my best to put you in situations to glorify God’s kingdom and support you to be successful on whatever path that is placed in front of you.
I love you all more than you know!
Have you let your main man know how much you love him already? Wish your dad a happy father’s day with anything, a call, an inside joke, or a letter if you feel like it. Father’s day rolls around only once every 365 days, and now more than ever, they need that little bit of warmth their way.
