This is a birthday card from Vevian Bona to her husband Sherwin thanking him for being a wonderful husband who takes care of her daily needs like cooking, cleaning, and giving affection. She appreciates him learning to enjoy her interests and going places with her. Vevian feels blessed to have Sherwin's love and sees him as a gift from God, being excited to be with him each day. She is grateful for Sherwin inspiring her to be a better wife.

1. April 30, 2014
To SHERWIN my husband...
A BLESSED HAPPY 36TH BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Thank you for being a wonderful husband.
You are a gift that I’m excited to open every day.
Whenever I’m with you, I feel like a princess.
There are a lot of things I want to thank you for...
...for waking up early, every morning to prepare
breakfast and my lunch meal even when you are not
feeling well.
...for cooking our meal everyday...
...for washing our clothes with care...
...for ironing my work clothes..
...for doing house hold chores so I won’t do anything
more when i go home.
...for pulling my white hairs every 2 weeks..

2. ...for combing my long hair with care...
...for spraying perfume on me every morning...
...for giving me whole body massage...
...for scratching my back when it is itchy...
...for applying nail polish on my nails...
...for polishing my shoes...
...for taking care of me when I’m sick...
...for not getting tired fanning till I fall asleep when
I had asthma attack and there is no electric fan...
...for carrying my bag whenever we are strolling...
...for carrying the heavy bags whenever we buy in the
market or mall...
---for offering your hand whenever we go down from a
vehicle...
...for sending me to the tricycle terminal in the
morning...

3. ...for offering your shoulder for me to lean on whenever
I’m sleepy while we are travelling...
...for protecting me when we are crossing the street or
riding an overload bus or train...
Thank you also for learning to love what I love...
...for watching Korean drama and Asian movies with
me...
...for buying things for me especially with color purple
because you know I love purple...
...for buying food that i love like kettle korn and
sushi...
...for bringing me to fancy restaurant whenever you can..
...for going places with me...
...for socializing with my friends...
---for listening to my stories even when at times they
are nonsense...

4. Thank you for sharing your dreams and plans to me...
...for saying sweet words of affirmation ...
...for considering my well-being whenever you make
decisions...
...for understanding me whenever I have foul mood...
...for comforting me whenever I’m crying or not in a
good mood...
...for making me laugh with your funny antics...
...for loving your family and mine too...
...for holding my hand or hugging me while we are
walking...
...for kissing me on my head and whispering “I LOVE
YOU” while we are standing or waiting...
...for constantly kissing me, hugging me and saying “I
LOVE YOU” every single day, not just once or twice but
whenever and wherever you can...

5. You are the sweetest person I’ve met.
Sometimes I wonder what I have done to deserve your
love and affection...
But I realized it is God who gives us gift.
I thank God for giving you to me.
You are truly a gift from God.
I am always excited to go home because of you.
Even if we are not doing something especial, just being
with you is a precious moment I cherish.
I am grateful and blessed to have you as my
husband.
You inspired me to be a better person and be the best
wife for you...
I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!
From Mrs. Vevian A. Bona, proud wife of
Sherwin C. Bona

6. You are the sweetest person I’ve met.
Sometimes I wonder what I have done to deserve your
love and affection...
But I realized it is God who gives us gift.
I thank God for giving you to me.
You are truly a gift from God.
I am always excited to go home because of you.
Even if we are not doing something especial, just being
with you is a precious moment I cherish.
I am grateful and blessed to have you as my
husband.
You inspired me to be a better person and be the best
wife for you...
I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!
From Mrs. Vevian A. Bona, proud wife of
Sherwin C. Bona