How could I make up for the lost time?
        we have been miles apart son
        as I have been away from home
        earning a living for the family

     Through the years of intense longing
        in a foreign land where I work
        there has never been a single day
        that I missed not to think of you

     I share with your joys and laughter
        as your victory is always my pride
        and every bit of your failures and troubles
        causes my heart to break down, too

     I have not been there for you
        when you needed someone to comfort you
        when you're sick, sad and bitter
        when you're helpless and weak

     Yes, I have not been there
        when you needed me most dear
        to conquer your fears and inner foes
        to boost your self-esteem and confidence

     But son, if my heart could only say a word
        it would exactly tell you the details
        of the greatness of my love for you
        that you're one of the reasons why I love life

     Your smile energizes my whole being
        enables me to carry heavy tasks on
        a simple greeting of "how are you mom?"
        really makes my tiresome life complete

     During those hard times in the past
        when we argued about some issues in life
        it was not meant to hurt each other
        but for us to grow on various levels

     Though I have not been there for you
        but you're always in my heart and prayers
        and I know God has always been there for you
        for He knows what's best for all of us

     Son, life on earth is just a passing through
        sooner or later it will come to its end
        let's make the best out of it now
        recovering for the lost time for you and me...for the Lord.