A Wonderful Surprise! / myLot

Philippines

January 30, 2021 4:04pm CST

I couldn't believe it. I woke up from an afternoon nap the other day, checked on my Ipad for notifications and discovered a lovely surprise - my elder daughter was included in Britannica's 20 Under 40 Shapers of the Future. Of course this mother spun to click mode, sharing my wonderful surprise to my facebook friends with a caption that brags this mother being a success. Ha ha. I couldn't contain my joy. It's not everyday that a mother gets to receive such a wonderful surprise.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (57558)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

30 Jan 21

Congrats for your daughter. I bet you're one proud mamma.

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

31 Jan 21

I am. Thanks.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (57558)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

31 Jan 21

Welcome.@eileenleyva

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457822)

• Switzerland

31 Jan 21

Congratulations to your daughter.

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

3 Feb 21

Thank you. It was an unsolicited accolade and I was astounded.

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

4 Feb 21

@LadyDuck She's definitely very grateful.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457822)

• Switzerland

4 Feb 21

@eileenleyva I am sure your daughter is really happy.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (85417)

• United States

30 Jan 21

How great! I'd be proud too.

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

31 Jan 21

Thanks.

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d_red_madelaine

@d_red_madelaine (528)

• Philippines

1 Feb 21

Congratulations to you and your daughter. You raised her well. Good job!

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

3 Feb 21

Thank you. I appreciate that very much.

Notlilie

@prinzcy (32322)

• Malaysia

31 Jan 21

That's a wonderful news! Congratulation to her!

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

3 Feb 21

Thank you very much.

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Sammie

@girlboss (66)

• Manila, Philippines

2 Feb 21

Congrats!! That’s a trophy for you being a good mother! Proud of you :)

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

3 Feb 21

Thank you very much. Motherhood did not come with instruction manual but I am simply happy my daughters turned out to be real good people.

Jabo

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

30 Jan 21

I think that our children doing well is better than if we do well ourselves. Congrats to your daughter.

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

31 Jan 21

Thank you. I was just a grateful mother that my daughters excelled in the academe, and later, in their professional work. Never in my dream that my daughter's ideas and work could impact the future. Pinching my self now and processing that my daughter is really presenting new ideas for a better world.

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@ZedSmart (19753)

• Philippines

30 Jan 21

That's a great surprise. I understand you. I think any parents felt the same for their childrens achievement.

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

31 Jan 21

It was unexpected. Never in our dreams to create such an impact to the world. My daughter was simply serious with her research and her work. I suppose she did make the difference in her advocacy. Thank you.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jan 21

A happy surprise for you. Congrats to your daughter.

Bogusia Z.

@Gguusia (401)

• Poland

30 Jan 21

Great thing, any parent would be proud and happy at a moment like this. May there be more such joyful moments :)

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

31 Jan 21

I couldn't believe it. My daughter was just focused on the work. But I know she gives her best in all her undertakings. That she caught the eye of Britannica means her work does speak volumes. Thanks for the good wishes. Appreciate that very much.