Happy 14th Birthday my guy Kai.
I can't recall if we told you before. We named you Kai not just because it sounds good but because we know someday you and your brothers will be uniquely special. Standing out amongst the inequity and deceitfulness of this world. Special in every way. Your name was inspired by the Japanese word “kaizen” which means, “change for better” or “continuous improvement. As you grow older and wiser, live by what your name stands for. Not just for yourself but more importantly for your brothers and others while encouraging and inspiring them to change for better; to not settle for mediocrity but to constantly improve themselves. This way, you are helping and glorifying our God to change and better our world around us. Allow His light, love, joy and peace to shine from you.
Discover more about God to know yourself more. Build others through love and humility. Remember you are special, so it is just right to make others feel special too!
Appreciate what you have and value what you still don’t have. Keep dreaming with hopes tied with Jesus. Strive for simplicity yet aim for excellency.
Smile more, joke more, laugh uncontrollably, and go outside more often :) Spend each day with respect to time. Honor every people you meet and generously respond with loving kindness as what the Lord reciprocates to us.
Be courageous instead of brave. Braveness has no respect for fear. Courage uses our fear to accept, confront and endure pain or difficult situations. Courage is joyful, humble and accepting. Go for it, don't wait for moments. Start now. Nothing will happen unless you make something happen. Our wishful 'One day' should become day one, now.
Never settle. Keep on moving. Be relentless. Love God with all your heart, with all your mind and with all your soul. Love others as you love yourself.
Build relationships through choice words. Speak your mind that will inspire and encourage others. Keep it simple. Stay funny, witty, wise, loving and gentle.
Happy bday. Enjoy your day. Now write.
Puto
