Janny's Love & Passion

𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥.

𝘛𝘰𝘰 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯, 𝘸𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘶𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘥. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵. 𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.

𝘐 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴. 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.

❤️Happy 15th Birthday to my sweet girl, my strong girl, my Athena.❤️

Your birthday gift this year is not something wrapped in a box. It is the memories, lessons, growth, and beautiful journey of your entire 14th year. That chapter has now closed, making room for a brand-new year of life, and Mommy feels so blessed and proud to walk beside you through it all.

Looking back on this past year, I watched a young girl grow into a more mature, responsible, caring, and courageous young lady. I want you to always remember how proud we are of you.

One of the biggest milestones this year was starting your job at Kumon as a tutor, helping younger children. I still remember dropping you off on your very first day. You were nervous, and I can still hear you asking, “Mom, what if I don’t do a good job? What if I disappoint people?”

And I told you, “𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁. 𝗜 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿.”

Even though you were scared, you still chose courage. You showed up. You tried. And now look at you. Throughout the year, I listened to all your stories about the little kids you helped, the challenges you handled, and the smiles you brought to them. So many children now wait for “Miss Athena” to help them. What you may not fully realize yet is that you are making a difference in their lives. Sometimes a child only needs one patient, kind person who believes in them to help build their confidence, and for many of those kids, that person is you.

This job was never just about earning money. It taught you responsibility, commitment, patience, and how to balance school, work, and your personal life at such a young age. It taught you how to show up even when you feel tired, how to prioritize what matters, and how to care for others with kindness and understanding.

There were days when I knew you were overwhelmed with homework, and I would tell you, “Baby, you can stay home today.” But you would always answer, “Mom, it’s my responsibility.”
That mindset will take you far in life.

At home, you are also Mommy’s helper. I love the moments we spend cooking together, saving recipes, and learning little things in the kitchen. Every time I ask for help, you are always there beside me. Those moments may seem small now, but they are memories I will treasure forever. Thank you for always helping me, Athena.

Your loyalty is your superpower. Seeing you protect those being bullied shows exactly who you are, but seeing you respond to your own hurts with patience and communication shows your incredible maturity. You don't just walk away; you make people better. Never let the world change that kindness.

Athena - One thing I especially admire about you is that you are never afraid to speak your mind. During family conversations, you protect your ideas, challenge opinions, and stand up for what you believe in. And honestly, Mommy loves hearing your voice, your thoughts, and your opinions. I never want you to grow up afraid to express yourself. What makes me even prouder is your willingness to listen and reflect. After our long talks, when Mom or Dad explain things to you, you are able to admit when you were wrong and learn from it. That is maturity. Not everyone can do that.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘂𝗽, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.

I also want you to understand something important: Mommy has never pushed you because I wanted to pressure you. I pushed you because I see your potential. Growth happens when we step outside of our comfort zone, even when it feels uncomfortable.

My Dear, I know trying new things is not always easy for you, and that’s okay. But I hope that as you turn 15, you continue to be brave enough to try, because every time you do, you discover how strong and capable you truly are. I’ve seen it so many times in your life. There were moments when I encouraged you to try something new and you immediately said, “No, Mom, I don’t like it.” But once you gave it a chance, you ended up enjoying it, succeeding at it, and even becoming a leader in ways that surprised both of us.
So remember this, baby: believe in yourself, because I believe in you.

No matter how successful you become.
No matter how many mistakes you make.
No matter how strong or weak you feel.
No matter what life brings.

𝗠𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗮𝘆.

You can always come to me. You can always call me when life feels heavy, confusing, scary, or overwhelming or even when you simply need someone to listen. I will always make time for you, because being your mom is one of the greatest blessings of my life.

I may not always have all the answers, but I will always sit beside you, guide you, help clear your mind, and remind you of who you are: A beautiful girl. A strong girl. A caring girl. A brave girl. A girl with so much potential and so much love in her heart.

Athena, watching you grow has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. I love you more than words could ever explain.

Happy 15th Birthday, Baby.
Love always, Mom Janny❤️
*Memory to keep for Mom&Athena*

💙 The Journey of Love: When Hearts Find One Another

These past 15 days were never just an ordinary trip for the 3 of us. Every time we sit down and think back on it, our hearts pause for a moment. Not because of the numbers, the programs, or everything we managed to accomplish… but because of what we truly felt along the way.

There were days we were constantly on the move, exhausted to the point where we didn’t even want to speak anymore. But somehow, all it took was looking at each other… or into the eyes of a child… or feeling an unexpected hand holding ours, and suddenly the exhaustion disappeared. We would quietly remind ourselves: “Keep going… there’s still so much waiting ahead.”

This journey grew into something far bigger than we ever imagined ourselves. It became a beautiful gathering of the Perspective Charity family from Vietnam & the United States. Everything began with long embraces in Saigon, with our Gala night “A Gathering of Beautiful Hearts,” where more than 300 people shared the same heartbeat, and with tears of understanding during late-night team meetings.

And then, the Journey of Love truly began to roll forward:
From Đồng Nai and Phan Thiết, through Di Linh and Đà Lạt… up to Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Măng Đen… then back down through Quảng Ngãi, Lý Sơn, Quảng Nam, Đà Nẵng, and Huế…

Every place we passed through opened our hearts a little wider.

More than 3,500 children.
And every single child carried a real story… and a real hope.

Looking into their innocent eyes, we realized we were never only there to give. We were there to receive something priceless in return, lessons about kindness, resilience, and humanity that no words can fully describe.

Behind the 3 of us was never just three people.

It was an entire quiet but incredibly strong team standing together from the core volunteers who traveled on this journey with us, to the supporters & donors who gave silently without ever asking to be recognized. And more than anything, this gratitude belongs deeply to our spouses, our mothers, our children, and our realatives… the ones who patiently became the steady foundation that allowed us to serve with peace in our hearts.

Of course, on a long journey filled with so many moving pieces, there will always be moments that may not feel perfect. If, somewhere along the way, anything unintentionally caused discomfort or misunderstanding, we sincerely hope for your understanding. We chose to stand together, setting aside our personal lives, for something bigger than ourselves: walking alongside these underprivileged children.

To all our brothers, sisters, old friends, and the many new friends we were blessed to connect with along this journey: Thank you for helping us expand this circle of love.

As we continue forward, we simply hope we can keep trusting one another and walking side by side… so that love, in its own beautiful way, can continue to reach even farther.

With all our gratitude and respect. 💙
Janny Phương-An Ly - -nguyen - Huynh

♥ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐚𝐠 & 𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 ♥
(Written during the Spring 2026 Journey of Love with Perspective Charity)

That day, the sun was blazing.

The Perspective Charity family, on our Spring 2026 journey across Vietnam, arrived at a very remote area in Kon Tum. Our purpose was simple: to give educational support gifts, provide the children with a warm meal, and share some small treats.

That morning, we arrived earlier than planned — around 8:30, close to 9:00 a.m. I wanted to be there early to help prepare the meal for the children, which was scheduled to be served at 11:00.

But as soon as we got there, many children were already waiting.

April in the highlands is intensely hot. From afar, I saw the children making their way across fields and over hills to get there. Their small faces were dusty, their hands and feet still covered in dirt, sweat soaking through their clothes… perhaps from the long journey, perhaps from the hardships of life they already carry.

I asked them:
“Why did you come here today?”

They answered innocently:
“I came to receive gifts… and to eat noodles.”

I gently asked:
“Do you know what noodles are?”

They shook their heads.

They only knew they would get to eat… but didn’t know what noodles were, or what was in them.

That answer made my heart sink.

Then it was time to eat.

Each child received a bowl of noodles and sat down. As I walked around observing, I noticed a little girl returning an empty bowl to me.

Surprised, I asked:
“Wow, you finished so quickly?”

But then I noticed her other hand was hiding something behind her back.

I gently asked:
“What are you hiding? Can you show me?”

She looked scared, as if she had done something wrong. Slowly, she brought it out…

A plastic bag.

Inside it… was a bowl of noodles.

I asked:
“Why didn’t you eat it? Why did you put it in here?”

She answered softly:
“I want to bring it home for my mom.”

In that moment, I was speechless.

I asked a teammate to bring another bowl and gave it to her:
“Go ahead and eat. It’s okay. You can keep that one for your mom.”

I thought that was the end of it.

But when I came back later, her second bowl was… almost empty again.

This time, I understood.

She did eat — but only a little.

The rest, she quietly put into the plastic bag.

I asked:
“Who are you saving this one for?”

She replied:
“For my younger sibling.”

A little girl, no more than seven years old.

In hunger and scarcity… when she herself didn’t even have enough, she still chose to give. Quietly, clumsily, even a little secretly… yet so incredibly beautiful.

That day, Anh An and I stood there in silence.

Our eyes filled with tears.

In a world that is becoming more and more abundant, there are still places far away…

Where children have never even known what “noodles” are.

Yet they understand so clearly what it means to love and to share.

I don’t hope for anyone to do something grand.

Just a little is enough.

A little sharing.
A little teaching our children to think of others.
A little opening our hearts to lives we may never have seen.

If each of us gives just a little love every day…

This world will surely become a gentler place.

And that is what I will always cherish in this journey.
Grateful to life for giving me the chance to walk this path filled with love.
And thank you to everyone who has been and continues to walk alongside me on every road.