
MANILA, Philippines – Jessa Zaragoza got honest and emotional in a birthday greeting to her daughter Jayda, revealing that she had a miscarriage just last April, and thanking Jayda for helping her get through the ordeal.
"I'd like to take this time Anak para pasalamatan ka (to thank you), for helping me face the trials I've gone through this past Holy Week. When I had a miscarriage last April, you reminded me that life is a gift," she wrote.
"Thank you Anak for helping me move on and helping me realize na 'wag natin sayangin ang bawat araw maging malungkot' (that we shouldn't waste each day being sad)," she added.
Jessa also took the time to write about her daughter's kindness, strength, talent, and quirks.
"You are smart, so talented and you don't take the gifts that God has given you for granted," Jessa wrote, saying that she sees how disciplined Jayda is as she works to break into the music industry.
Jayda is Jessa's only child with Dingdong Avanzado. Like both her parents, Jayda is a singer. She is currently signed with Cornerstone Entertainment, and has recently released her debut single, "Text."
Jessa and Dingdong have been married since 2001. – Rappler.com