A letter from Jun 03, 2025

June 3, 2025 To My Past Self – One Year Ago, Hello Jy One year ago, you didn’t know what would happen. You were unsure, afraid, and constantly questioning if your dreams were worth chasing. But even then—God already had a plan. He was working, even in your waiting, even in your worries. This is for you, Jy. A reminder that the struggle wasn’t for nothing. The path may not have been easy, but it was guided. And now, as you step into this new chapter as an incoming 2nd year nursing student, Congrats Jy! Nairaos natin ang 1st year, success na naman tayo—you’ll see how everything has led you here—with purpose, hope, and grace. God was with you then. He’s with you now. And He will be with you every step forward. I know things feel heavy right now. You're struggling a lot—school stress, self-doubt, expectations, and that lingering fear of the unknown. You're wondering if all of this, those sleepless nights, the sacrifices, the pressure is going to be worth it. I’m writing to tell you, “Yes, it is.” One year from where you are, you’ll be standing on the edge of a dream you once whispered to yourself when no one was around. You’ll be an incoming nursing student—yes, you. The one who sometimes felt like they weren’t smart enough, strong enough, or “perfect” enough. But you proved all those fears wrong—not by being perfect, but by being brave. By showing up on your hardest days. By continuing to believe in the tiniest spark of hope, even when you felt burnt out. You didn’t give up, and that made all the difference. There were moments you felt alone, like no one truly understood the weight you were carrying. But I see you now. I remember the quiet tears, the overthinking, the pressure to meet expectations while still trying to figure out who you are. Thank you for holding on. Thank you for believing, even when it hurt. You’ve planted seeds that are now beginning to bloom. And as I look ahead to nursing school, I carry all of your effort, sacrifice, and strength with me. Keep your heart soft and your will strong. You are capable of so much more than you realize. And you're not just going to survive this journey—you’re going to make it matter. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” LabaRN, Jy! 1 year down, 3 more years to go. Proud ako palagi sa'yo, ilaban mo 'to ha.