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TV host-turned-congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez has a heartfelt birthday message for her beautiful daughter, Juliana, who turns 17 today, September 8.

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The proud mom wrote a lengthy post on Instagram.

Lucy said, “Time and again I get asked what I want you to be when you grow up. But from the day you were born seventeen years ago, I had already whispered to God for Him to train my heart to only want what He wants for you. And so with every birthday that rolls by (and everyday, too!) my prayer has always been /always will be the same --- for you to become the person God designed you to be, whatever that is. Because only then will you be able to reach your full potential, only then will life be at its most beautiful.??”

She also reminded Juliana to be kind and compassionate towards others.

“On this your special day, allow me to gently remind you that over and above being the best or the greatest (whatever those words mean in today's world now), I want you to be kind . And compassionate. The way you already are. Keep your heart soft, and beautiful. Always. ?I love you very much.”

What’s more, Lucy revealed something about Juliana’s third name which is Beatrice.

She explained, “Your third name is Beatrice, which means bearer of happiness and blessings (according to the book of baby names we read through back then). Know that you are all that, plus more. And somewhere, somehow, you must have 'funny' in your name, too.”

Finally, she assured her daughter that she will always be her number one cheerleader.

“Thank you for the bundle of joy (and laughs!) that you are. Everyday. Happy 17th birthday @gomezjuliana! Cheers to many, many more beautiful, happy, and healthy birthdays to come! P.S. This photo perfectly captures another thing I want to tell you --- that I will always be your cheerleader, and your biggest fan.”

Several celebrities also greeted Juliana like Marjorie Barretto and Isabel Oli.

 

Time and again I get asked what I want you to be when you grow up. But from the day you were born seventeen years ago, I had already whispered to God for Him to train my heart to only want what He wants for you. And so with every birthday that rolls by (and everyday, too!) my prayer has always been /always will be the same --- for you to become the person God designed you to be, whatever that is. Because only then will you be able to reach your full potential, only then will life be at its most beautiful.??On this your special day, allow me to gently remind you that over and above being the best or the greatest (whatever those words mean in today's world now), I want you to be kind . And compassionate. The way you already are. Keep your heart soft, and beautiful. Always. ?I love you very much.???? Your third name is Beatrice, which means bearer of happiness and blessings (according to the book of baby names we read through back then). Know that you are all that, plus more. And somewhere, somehow, you must have 'funny' in your name, too. Thank you for the bundle of joy (and laughs!) that you are. Everyday. Happy 17th birthday @gomezjuliana! Cheers to many, many more beautiful, happy, and healthy birthdays to come!????????????????????‍???? ??P.S. This photo perfectly captures another thing I want to tell you --- that I will always be your cheerleader, and your biggest fan. P.S. thank you very much @marjbarretto for this candid shot????

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