NLEX's hardworking forward Dominick Fajardo celebrates his mom, Vivian, as Mother's Day draws near.
In important milestones in our lives, there is always a mother behind us, sharing in our joy and cheering us on.
These moments will forever be etched in our hearts.
For Dominick Fajardo, it was at his wedding, where he walked the aisle with his mom and later danced with her, that he holds most dear.
Fajardo shares this and more with One Sports as Mother's Day draws near.
One Sports: What’s your mom’s name? How old is she?
Dominick Fajardo: Vivian Fajardo, 52 years old.
OS: Are you close to your mom? Please describe your relationship.
Fajardo: Mas close ako sa kaniya kasi siya 'yong laging sumusuporta sa'kin. Kahit saang laro, sumasama siya sa'kin. Sa school, siya 'yong laging kasama ko.
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OS: What are your favorite bonding moments with her?
Fajardo: Kapag kumakain kami sa labas. Kasi buong pamilya 'yon. Sobrang saya niya 'pag magkakasama kaming kumakain.
OS: How many are you in the family?
Fajardo: Five kaming magkakapatid. May isa akong pamangkin sa eldest, tapos 'yong father ko. Sama-sama kaming kumakain.
OS: Do you do that often? Every Sunday?
Fajardo: Kapag naisipan namin, kumakain kami sa labas.
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OS: What are your favorite memories of her so far?
Fajardo: So far 'yong hinatid niya ako noong kinasal ako. Sobrang tumatatak sa'kin. [Pati] 'yong dance namin noong kasal ko.
OS: Give a message for your mom by filling in the blanks.
Thank you, Mom, for ______.
Fajardo: Thank you, Mama, sa lahat ng ginagawa mo para sa'kin saka sa family natin.
OS: Sorry, Mom, for ______.
Fajardo: Sorry, Mama, kung minsan, hindi tayo nagkakaintindihan. Pero hindi ibig sabihin, hindi kita mahal.
OS: I love you, Mom, because ______.
Fajardo: Mahal kita, Mama, kasi ikaw lang 'yong nag-iisang Mama ko sa buong mundo.