Angel is now in Hawaii. (Please see the post Angel’s Story, if you haven’t yet).
Much as I would want to send this card to her directly, I have been denied information on her address. Despite my pleas.
In this day of love, I hope that the daughter I have loved and cared for all her life is reminded of how I and her brother Gabo feel about her.
Please help us. Please help us reach Angel in Hawaii.
Im sure her Valentine would be happier if she knows that her father and her twin brother love her. Despite distance. And other deterrents.
If you can, please email this page to your friends with the hope that this ultimately reaches someone in Hawaii– a grocer, a newsboy, a neighbor, a playmate’s mother, a Filipino, a sympathetic American. Just about anyone who might recognize Angel and willing to play the role of a blessed messenger of our love to her. I learned that Angel was enrolled in a certain Hawaii elementary school. We are hoping this reaches her teachers. I’m sure they will be willing to pass this on to her…
Angel’s full name is SOPHIA ANGELICA LOPEZ.
Thank you very much. Bless you all.
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February 7, 2008 at 7:32 am
Christine "ti-ne" Albrecht
Dear Sir Henry,
I know there is no comforting words could mitigate your predicament no matter how I would try to put it in the most beautiful words. Yet, I would like you to know that your story has touched my heart in so many ways. The first time I (as an alumna) received a group mail from PCCI re your missing angel, I was already saddened by the news. I thought it was a heartbreaking episode to start the year. I forwarded the email to all my family and friends, the least thing I could do to help (if it was a help at all). Weird though, just now, that email about your missing angel crossed my mind and just as I was wondering if you ever got daughter back, I received your recently mail re the real story and your wishes to send Angel a valentine card. I couldn’t help crying when I read your story. I am thankful though that Angel is “unharmed” because that was my little prayer for her when I saw the post in PDI—Lord, please save this little girl from harm. And truly, I thought God listened (perhaps to your prayer—the MOST—and to the many others who said the same prayer) when I learned that Angel is in Hawaii with her (sadly to say) not-so-mature mother after all.
I’m not sure how I could help you although I have already forwarded your mail to all my family and friends here and abroad and encouraged them for an email brigade so that it might just reach Angel somehow.
Sir, maybe you could consult a lawyer or anyone who is in authority (DSWD, NGOs who are focusing on children’s rights, welfare and development…etc) to help you with your battle as well as settle on the legalities of this matter. Ask for assistance. With your story there, it seems that you have all the right for Angel’s custody.
Just continue with your battle (never give up on it) and with your prayers, everything will fall into place. God will make a way and will definitely help good people like you.
Congratulations for being a good father. You are an epitome of what fathers should be. I’m sure Angel and Gabo are very lucky and grateful in everyway to have a father like you.
With every wish,
Ti-ne
February 7, 2008 at 10:41 am
AngelDad
Hi Ti-ne,
About the Missing Angel email drive, thank you for your help. I believe it reached countless people. Cousins in the Philippines and Canada contacted me because of that email. So did Classmates from college (30 years back). The response was very encouraging. That is why I thought of starting a new one with the Valentine Card. Again thank you for your help on this.
Most especially thank you for your prayers. Honestly, there were times in the past when people, even I, would say “Pare, all I can do is pray for you”… As if prayer is the lowliest among actions one can do to help others. I don’t think that is so now. Though my prayers are yet to be answered, I am already feeling its power. Truth is, people like you, who I believe are busy with your life too, are taking time to write messages, offer sympathy and encouragement just to comfort a stranger. I’m truly moved by this. And if my plight is bringing out goodness in people then my prayers are already half-answered.
Thank you, Ti-ne. Your words are beautiful and comforting. Continue doing good things to others. Bless you. Bless you all.
Please keep in touch.
February 8, 2008 at 1:25 am
emmanuel
angel’s father,
its not a good morning for me reading this.. i really hate her mom now! big time!! is it even legal to do what she did?? i fu*#%n’ wish it’s not!
sorry for the emotions im showin.. it’s just so unfair!!! i really hate her! if i was in your position, so help me god, i won’t give up! i will do my bestest to bring my daughter back! there IS always a way… may be not today… but there will always be!!! please don’t lose hope… don’t you EVER lose hope! i will be prayin for you starting today… i may be a stranger… but i’m truly in pain… please don’t give up… please…
emmanuel
February 22, 2008 at 9:55 am
Ricardo
Hello AngelDad,
I’ve just read your about You and Angel’s story. It’s a sad one because of the betrayal of trust. But at the same time, it can be inspiring because of your persevering hope.
What you’re doing in bringing this to the world via today’s technology is a good thing. At least you’re doing something positive. I’m sure somebody somewhere would be able to find and communicate to Angel and the people involved.
I’m sure that prayers are being offered for your situation also. I’m a firm believer in this. Prayers may seem intangible, but there are just too many instances of astounding answers to prayers that I’ve seen, heard, read about and have experienced.
Have you explored legal avenues concerning your problem? I’m no lawyer, but I think there are legal ways to handle this.
I will be emailing my friends both here and abroad concerning your blog. Hopefully, something turns up.
Anyway, I wish you all the best. May you finally have a reunion with your missing angel.
Ricardo
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February 28, 2008 at 6:12 am
AngelDad
Hi Ricardo,
I happy that this struggle i’m in is an inspiration to you and I believe to others too.
I believe you will be as driven too after losing a beloved in the most unjust manner.
Yes, my resources are limited so I’m trying to exploit what accessible means can offer. And technology is just that. So far, I have reached countless people– even having this story covered by a Hawaii newspaper without me leaving my workchair at home. Thank God for technology.
In the process, I am so gratified by the goodwill that have been coming my way from strangers like you. And most importantly I thank God that my ordeal has somehow brought out something so positive such as the spirit of brotherhood and oneness even from people we’ve never met.
Yes, prayers have been offered and I’m eternally grateful to everyone who share my burden and are praying with me. Thank you for your prayers, Ricardo. God bless you.