Rica Peralejo, emosyonal sa 10th birthday ng anak na si Philip

- Rica Peralejo marked her eldest son Philip's 10th birthday with a touching Instagram tribute

- The post included a video montage featuring moments from Philip's early childhood to his current independent stage

- Rica grappled with the challenges of encapsulating a decade's worth of emotions, relying on external hard drives to preserve cherished memories

- The heartfelt message concluded with a note of encouragement, expressing pride in Philip's growth and acknowledging the inevitable but worthwhile process of letting go in parenthood

In a touching Instagram tribute, actress Rica Peralejo poured her heart out to her eldest son, Philip, who turned 10 on January 17, 2024. Alongside a heartwarming video montage, Rica reflected on the journey of motherhood, grappling with the passage of time.

Read also

Vicki Belo turns 68; Hayden Kho posts heartfelt birthday greeting

"He's 10. And boy, do I feel all the changes," Rica expressed, unable to encapsulate a decade of emotions in a mere emoji. The video showcased precious moments, juxtaposing Philip's early childhood as he is cradled in Rica's arms to him confidently navigating the world on his own now.

"How do you carry a decade in your heart? But I do," she mused, revealing her reliance on external hard drives to preserve the fleeting moments. Rica acknowledged the bittersweet reality of parenthood, admitting to missing her "baby, toddler, Philips."

Yet, she recognized the inherent beauty in the inevitable process of letting go, a poignant aspect of being a parent. "It is the grief of letting go. Of being in a forever state of missing. But I'd do it again and again if I have to because it's worth it," Rica declared, encapsulating the essence of the profound love that accompanies the challenges of raising a child.

Read also

Kathryn Bernardo, shinare ang kanyang "note to self" sa socmed

The heartfelt message concluded with a poignant note of encouragement and pride. "Love you, My Son. Soar and become more and more your own as we become less and less of you. Because you are going to be far better than who we can ever be," Rica wrote.

Rica Peralejo is an actress who used to be a cast member of “Ang TV.” The former actress is now married to a Christian pastor named Joseph Bonifacio. They have two children – Philip Nathaniel and Manu.

Recently, the celebrity mom shared on Threads her thoughts about the act of unfollowing people on social media. The actress said that unfollowing people is not a sign of immaturity. She highlighted that it is an act of agency especially if one unfollows the wrong people like abusers, gaslighters, etc. Rica also added that unfollowing is an empowering practice, which says, "You cannot do this to me anymore."

Read also

Alex Gonzaga, gumamit ng kwelang app: “Bagay naman diba”

She also took to IG Stories and addressed a comment that she saw online. The netizen was saying that Rica "stooped down" to a certain level. The former actress said that while she could not have answered, the Christian in her could not just accept the mindset that "disqualifies the existence of another." For the actress, canceling a group of persons is different from saying that while one does not agree with them, they are still loved by God.

Source: KAMI.com.gh