Happy Birthday, Siopao!

..Happy 31st Birthday to my ex-wife, Len!
..i've said this a million times before and i'm not gonna stop saying it anytime soon: i'm sorry for all the pain i've caused. despite your unconditional love, your unwavering patience, your unfaltering affection ...i failed you; and ultimately, i failed us.
..to say that i deeply regret everything that i've done is an understatement. i haven't forgiven myself; and i probably never will. now, seeing photographs of you and your genuine smile makes me sad and happy at the same time. sad, because i blame myself for not being the one to raise you up when you needed me most; and happy because you've finally found the one who will do it for you forever.
..i'm taking care of our son the way you wanted me to. he has grown to be a highly intelligent and very affectionate young man. like always, you are welcome to come visit as often as you like -- to provide and share wisdom; to share your achievements and sentiments. and despite all the negative criticism, my parents maintained an open mind and they have been trying their very best to protect you. me,our son, and my parents will always love you and don't ever doubt that.
..to the naysayers, i say this unto you: hurt her and i will hurt you ten times over. all that has happened is on me; don't blame her for my mistakes. don't blame her for being a human being who was unjustly left alone in the dark by the one who was supposed to light the way. don't blame her for finding happiness which was selfishly taken away from her by that one man who should have cherished her forever. you don't know her as much as i've known her all my life; so don't you dare judge her for taking the happier path that she deserves.
..again, happy birthday, Siopao! i will always cherish what we had (and what we currently have); and you will forever have a special place in my heart. our "game" may be over -- you already have your new "player 1", and someday... yeah, maybe i will have a new "player 2"; but our "co-op mode"? it's forever. :)