FOR MOMMY Eve, buying lottery tickets had always been a small indulgence—a tiny hope wrapped in a shiny package. But one seemingly ordinary afternoon, Lady Luck smiled at her in a way she never expected.
Mommy Eve, a regular lottery player, had just purchased two Go Bananas scratch cards after her usual 5 PM Lotto routine. She didn’t think much of it, until she saw the winning combination.
“Naiyak talaga ako,” she recalled. “Ninerbyos kasi akala ko hindi totoo.” Overwhelmed, she double-checked the ticket, her hands trembling. There’s no mistaking it. It was real: she had just won ₱200,000.
A long-awaited blessing
For two years, Mommy Eve had been playing scratch cards, occasionally winning small amounts—like the ₱770 she once got from Red Hot 7’s. But this time, it was different. “Isa ito sa wish ko talaga,” she shared.
As a self-proclaimed “risk-taker,” she admitted to playing whenever she had extra money, always pairing it with a prayer. “Naniniwala ako sa swerte, pero kailangan din ng dasal,” she said.
Why this win mattered
The timing couldn’t have been more perfect for Mommy Eve, who has been battling an illness, so the prize money felt like divine intervention. “Siguro dahil alam ng Panginoon na kailangan ko talaga ngayon,” she shared.
Her nephew, who was giving her a small allowance, unknowingly helped fund her lucky ticket. “Yung sobra dun, yun ang pinantataya ko,” she explained.
Plans for the Prize
Unlike many winners who rush to celebrate, Mommy Eve kept her victory quiet, even from her family. The first thing she did was whisper a prayer to God.
Her priorities are clear: her health comes first. But she also dreams of starting a business and helping her loved ones. A portion will go to the foundations she supports, particularly those aiding hospitals and animal shelters.
A message of hope
For Mommy Eve, this win wasn’t just about money—it was a reminder to trust in life’s timing. “Konting tiyaga lang palagi,” she advised. “Darating din ang swerte.”
Her biggest lesson? “Ang pera ay madaling gastusin, pero kung gagastusin mo nang tama, lalago pa ito.”
As she looks ahead, she hopes to inspire others. “Magdasal palagi, matutong magbigay, at magpasalamat,” she said. Because sometimes, luck isn’t just chance—it’s a little faith, a little patience, and a scratch card on the right day.
