Dearest Raya, Your name Hiraya came from the childhood show Hiraya Manawari , which means “ may your dreams and aspirations come true .” Mommy always loved the name Hiraya — it felt so dreamy, so full of hope. And because I knew in my heart that getting pregnant would not be easy for me, I told myself that if I ever had a baby girl, I would name her Hiraya. Vivienne — your second name — means full of life . I chose that name for you because that’s exactly what you are, my

My Dearest Raya, Today, I was invited by your big sister to attend a mass. She’s the choir leader, and she wanted us to be there. It was a First Holy Communion mass. When we left home it wasn’t raining, but the moment we arrived at the church, the rain began to pour. And when the mass started, it rained even harder… almost like heaven opened its doors for us. While the choir was practicing their songs, I started to cry, Raya. Their voices sounded so angelic. So pure. So comfo

This was your internment last Nov. 9, 2025. 🥲💗 The day we gathered to give you your final earthly goodbye. I stood there holding a microphone, trying so hard to speak even though my heart felt like it was breaking all over again. Behind me were flowers, so many flowers — all given in honor of you. Whites, pinks, reds… all surrounding your little resting place.

Dearest Raya, I wish the world could know you — how much joy your tiny heartbeat brought into my life. I still remember the moment I saw those two lines on the test; it felt like the universe whispered, “You’re going to be a mother.” But when I shared the news, the first people I told didn’t meet it with the love I hoped for. Their silence, their doubt — it broke me in ways I didn’t expect. I just wanted to share my happiness, but instead, I felt judged and alone. I was deepl

My Dearest Raya, It’s hard to find the right words, but I want to start here — with you. This space, Letters to Raya, is for you, my love. It’s where I’ll keep writing to you, even if you’re no longer in my arms. From the moment I found out I was carrying you, my world changed. Every heartbeat, every ultrasound, every quiet prayer was filled with you. You made me stronger than I ever thought I could be. You made me believe in miracles, in faith, and in the kind of love that n