Always be the Lucky One -- my Ohana ❤

Finally, for almost 4 years, my family are complete ❤

This is the sweetest and best feeling so far this 2018. Being able to have a decent photograph with your family will always be a memory to keep and will be treasured forever!

I am the youngest among my siblings, and the age gap of me and my sister is almost 6 years, that is why most of the time during their college years, I am alone with my parents, away from them because they mostly studied in Leyte, 3-hour away from our home. Growing up, I learned the value of quality time with my family. I learned that since time is precious and the lost time will never be brought back again, I learned to treasure every moment I am with them.

Even though we keep close connection with each other, since we live far from each other, being together in one place is such a challenge to us. Until last January, the whole family decided to visit my brother who is based in Pampanga to celebrate post-Valentine's and take a family photo, complete with our niece and nephews.

I am very much thankful for all the opportunities God has been showering me, but above all those... I am more than thankful for the gift of family. They are God's greatest blessing to me.

And with that, I know that as long as we are complete, as long as we are there for each other, I will always be the lucky one. :)

Sharing you all the love from my beautiful family!

XOXO,
Mariel