Healing my husband's inner child with his dream birthday cake and bidding goodbye as he must return abroad for work.
It rarely happens that we celebrate a birthday together. Still, most of the time, he made an effort to surprise me even though he was miles away. He managed to pull out a family dinner in my recently. As luckily, this year, which was yesterday, January 25 he was able to celebrate with us. Sadly, it was also his flight back abroad, so we couldn't have even a simple party. Yet, to reciprocate all his efforts, secretly, I ordered a birthday cake for him. Not the usual as it was to make it extra special. Naruto design because he was indeed a fan! Supposedly, he wanted Caleb's christening cake with this design 🤣. I disagree yet noted to myself to give him one in- order to heal his inner child!
Thankfully, my sister-in-law was supportive as she was the one who ordered and picked it up.
Here I am, at past five in the morning, trying to surprise my other half. I took the cake at my mother-in-law's house, a few walks away, even though I was freezing due to the cold.
Was he happy? I know he was, but his expression is nonchalant. Besides, he got a hint because of mother-in-law. She woke up (she was sleeping in our house) and asked my husband where am I. She told him my indoor slippers were left at our doorstep 😂.
How couldn't he be happy With his dream cake and my precious gift to him in his arms? A, Caleb's favorite was indeed his Dad! He is always smiling when he is with him.
I should commend the seller! The husband loved it to the point that he called all the nephews to show them his cake! Yet, ended up they didn't know who is Naruto 🤣.
It comes with six pieces of delicious cupcakes!
Afterward, we ate our breakfast together as we still needed to head to the airport for his flight.
It was sunny as we traveled, which was good since I sat near the window. Looking at the raindrops every time I am traveling makes me sad.
Moments at the airport.
That was fast; his one-month vacation was over. It seemed like we were here yesterday to pick him up, yet now we will send him off. We still had four hours left, so we had our lunch. As for him, he could get free food at the OFW lounge.
However, we wanted to dine together. It's a good thing his flight was at Terminal 3; there are a lot of food choices on the second floor.
A stolen shot while he is holding our son for me to eat well. Enjoying the few moments left. After, although we don't like it, he has to go. The warm kisses and hugs before he walked to the immigration. I felt sad, but unlike before, I didn't cry. Perhaps it was because I had Caleb with me.
As for him, I know he would miss us terribly. Hoping that in the following years, he will be staying here for good.
I drafted this last January 26, yet I finished writing now. Since my husband went back abroad, I had a hard time taking care of our son. A day before his flight, he got his jab for pneumonia and polio. That made him fussy. Added that maybe he missed his Dad and their routines. He got cold and has been crying, especially at night. That gives me two days of sleepless nights. Thankful he feels better now.
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Why I didn't see this ofw lounge before? Hmmm, time run so fast also, before you know it, it's time for his vacation again😌.
That's in terminal 3!
Maybe in your next vacation since if I am right all international flights should be here.
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It's really hard when you're partner is far from you my dear. I know how it feels, but atleast you have a son that will comfort you. Belated happy birthday to him. My daughter is a big fan of the character in the cake.
Wow surprised to know your daughter knows naruto
Belated happy birthday to you husband, yes sobrang sakit nga na may isang member lalayo para sa kinabukasan sa pamilya pati na rin sa anak , ganyan din na feel ko noon sa husband ko nag training sya in 1month wala siyang paramdam kasi kinuha at nag surrender sila lahat ng mga gamit nila na cellphone dun sa instructor nila .
There would be always sacrifices 🥹
Be strong dear take care of yourself always , everyone has trials that cannot be overcome . We know that you can do it just pray to God.
A bittersweet moment, though it should be a celebration. He sacrifice the special day for the better future of your family. Kudos to your husband and Belated Happy Birthday. God bless
Just the thought at least we had a few hours together.
I know that few hours spent was very precious❤️ God bless you and your family🙏
Hoping for the day your family can finally stay together for good😇
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The hardest part is saying goodbye. I am awful at it. It makes me sad when someone from my family goes away for a very long time, but we don't have a choice because this is for the family's future.
Thank God your baby is okay now. Just be strong for your kid.
The sad reality of life.
Baby is fine now, good thing he is complete with vaccines. It helps
Belated happy birthday to your husband, it's sad to think that a family member has to go far away to seek fortune, if only the opportunities in our area were good enough, there would be no need to go far from family.
That's true!
Sadly, he couldn't earn here what he could do abroad.
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Belated happy birthday sa other half mo sis. Mahirap din mag alaga ng anak alone.
Thank you!
Kaya nga eh, Lalo na kapag may sakit
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I understand how heavy it feels to have your partner leave. But it's good now because there are ways to make it feel like they're with us every day, thanks to modern technology. Even though his far away, he can still see and you can tell him the milestones and events in the baby's life.
That's the consolation; couldn't imagine if we are still in the writing and telegram era!
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Belated happy birthday to your husband, yes it's true that it's hard to take care of our baby alone and our husband is far from us. But I really appreciate your fighting spirit.
Hehe I don't have a choice but to get strong!
That is something that will certainly boost his energy to work harder abroad so that he can provide well for you and your son.
happy belated birthday to your husband, my friennd.
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Thank you! And yes, I was even kidding him not to go back abroad but he was like
What about the education of our son?
Maybe a few more years abroad and save up for the education and stuff so that he can retire and come back home to work at home to be with you and your son.
Life situation, is not comfortable and easy, but you have to choose the best one. ;)
I agree, especially when you become a parent!
I know he must be happy to have his son in his arms and also For this cake. It's hard to say goodbye to husband's at the airport as it's tough to manage things without them and especially a child but i know you can do it 😀
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I need to , he is doing his part so I should!
Parting must've been difficult for you. Are you planning to follow him abroad too esp when the baby is a little older?
Before yes but now we have a baby?
We don't have a plan to leave him alone.
So sorry he must go abroad to work but the cake it's really amazing 😍 😍😍
Thank you
As I reading, I can't stop smiling too, especially the part he tries to show off the the nephew's and the nephews don't know who NARUTO is, 🤣 but anyway you did a good effort I see. you made his special day special even his going off the abroad the day of his birthday.
Haha! Naruto was famous back when we are kids!
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Yes, back then year 2000 Naruto is the famous cartoon character, I'am one of the fan too hahahah.
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This is the hardest part that we send off abroad our partner but despite of that we should be strong and always pray because we made this decision to have a brighter future for our family . Belated happy birthday to your partner and be strong always😊
It was and I was always looking forward he will be going home yearly!
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Belated happy birthday to your husband.
I feel you but we need to be strong for the future of the family. My side of story is since 1st year and incoming birthday of my daughter her father is not able to attend because of his contractual visa that’s why he is not able to go home and celebrate with us on my daughters birthday.
some LDR would say its hard because you are far from each other ,there are many reason why some dont like . on the other hand some are okay , for the future of the family , it should have a understanding , trust , loyal , respect to each other . I'm just sharing my thoughts. hehehe., anyway belated happy birthday to your husband ,
It wasn't easy! Temptations were everywhere, that is why I am always praying my husband wouldn't be tempted 😂.
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Was the cake tasty. Was hubby matching his hairstyle to the character on the cake!
So that is him away again. I bet Caleb will have grown a fair bit once he comes back. How faraway is the airport
I love the cake! Not too sweet and less icing!
Hahah! That was early in the morning so his unable to wear his headband (he didn't like to cut his hair short)
Airport is only 2hrs away but sometimes traffic happens
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lol ok!
Well the cake sounds tasty.