"You are the reason I can’t give up, and I continue fighting what at times feels like a losing battle. But if there’s one thing I’m proud of, since the day you were born- 5 weeks early, weighing barely 4 pounds, I’ve kept my word, never breaking any promises I made to you," wrote Kris in her post on Instagram on April 22.
Kris Aquino posts emotional birthday message to son Bimby: 'You are the reason I can't give up'
Apr 22, 2023 11:45 AM
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Kris Aquino with son Bimby Aquino Yap (Instagram)
Kris Aquino penned a belated but emotional and sweet birthday message to her son Bimby Aquino Yap, who celebrated his 16th birthday last April 19.
"You are the reason I can’t give up, and I continue fighting what at times feels like a losing battle. But if there’s one thing I’m proud of, since the day you were born- 5 weeks early, weighing barely 4 pounds, I’ve kept my word, never breaking any promises I made to you," wrote Kris in her post on Instagram on April 22.
Here's the full text of her birthday message to her son as uploaded on social media:
"If they only knew, all that we’ve survived together… I waited a few days before posting my 16th birthday greeting for my 6’1 baby.
"Bimb, you are the reason I can’t give up, and I continue fighting what at times feels like a losing battle. But if there’s one thing I’m proud of, since the day you were born- 5 weeks early, weighing barely 4 pounds, I’ve kept my word, never breaking any promises I made to you.
"On that cruel night, in late September 2018, we had a preview of the 1st 2 autoimmune conditions I had, and we were so afraid of the possible 3rd- we were crying as we embraced. I’ll NEVER forget forcing myself to reassure the 11-year-old you that, like your Lola: i’ll endure anything and everything, to make sure you had me for as long as you needed me.
"I even vividly remember my prayer: God I ask for nothing more but the gift of resilience & faith for me to still be alive and cognizant on April 19, 2025, when Bimb officially becomes an adult…please prepare him well for the lifelong responsibilities he’ll have when it’s his turn to be his kuya’s guardian. Just 2 more years, every year after, let’s treat as an unexpected gift from heaven.
"God answered my prayers way beyond what we asked of Him because NOW roles have been reversed-thank you Bimb for being so responsible & caring; for doing homeschooling from 7 AM to 1 PM so that you have the rest of the day to help our nurses care for me; because you’re the one who can so easily lift, shift, move, and position me when my inflammation is awful & my entire body hurts.
"Like what i’ve told you many times in a perfect world, your Lola Cory deserved a bunso as unspoiled, no hint of brattiness, respectful, polite & affectionate to all, thoughtful & kind-hearted, obedient, masipag mag homework, marunong mag budget sa pera, and inuuna ang iba bago ang sarili like YOU… Kuya and i lovelovelove you - people have said many times na maganda ang pagpapalaki ko sa inyo- thank you. But in all honesty, the 2 of you make me shine as a mom, with kuya & you- I feel just how REAL God’s love is, and how, despite what our family is going through-we remain blessed much more than what we could have prayed for."