HAPPY THIRD LOVE

In 2023, things got tough for us after the accident you had at the end of 2022. We ended up spending Christmas, my birthday, and New Year in the hospital, which was supposed to be our first time celebrating together. But even though our plans got messed up, there was a bright side: you got closer to God. I really admired how positive you stayed through it all. Instead of feeling really down, you found a reason behind what happened and decided to keep moving forward, being thankful for being alive. 

Watching you stay strong even when you were hurting was tough for me too. I didn't always know how to make you feel better, but I got strength from you. Sometimes, I had to gently tell you off when you were being stubborn, the way na makaya ko rin iyong kung ano mang struggle inside kapag nakikita kitang nahihirapan. Your determination to get better amazed me every day, and being there for you, even when it was hard, showed how strong our bond is.

Your scheduled surgery was meant to fall on my birthday, but it didn't happen as planned because your surgeon was occupied. Perhaps, as the saying goes, it was our first time spending my special day together. Let's make it memorable. Despite being in the hospital, you still managed to surprise me, arranging for food and everything with Mom and your sibs. I am truly happy. ♡ 

Until the surgery was over, we went home and continued all your medicines. Actually, you just finished your antibiotics because your wound healed quickly. Laklakin mo ba naman ang Procosa and Magnical ni Usana. Even your surgeon was amazed. Of course, thank God, and your faith, our faith na naka-recover ka kaagad. 

A lot of things happened in 2023, tinest tayo about parenting, sa mga fur babies nga lang. Freya got pregnant and gave birth to 8 puppies, but one of them did not survive. We became the midwife and nurse of Freya. It's amazing because all of her puppies are FEMALE. Nakaka-amaze lang kasi, nakapagpaanak tayo ng almost 24 Hours na labor. 

We didn't have much sleep; you still had work at night. Pero palitan pa rin tayo sa pagbabantay. It's like we're being challenged if we're ready to have a baby na, and you probably already know the answer, Love! 😂

Being a furr parent is not all fun, because we also had some goodbyes like the loss of Cap and Dolly. It was heartbreaking but it shouldn't end our pet parenting. 

Now we have Britney, Freya and Gaia, our German Shepherds. I also have Q and R in Dao. And the kittens we adopted, Lee and Chaeng  na kasama natin sa room at gumigising sa atin lalo na kung gutom. 😂  

I think we were made to do this, to help and be their parents. I hope we can achieve our dream of putting up an animal shelter in the future. 

I'm being dramatic on our anniversary, it's because what happened to us last year is etched deeply within me, like an indelible mark. It feels as though it will never fade, parang love ko sayo ba, naka-tattoo na sa heart ko. ♡ 

And speaking of love, there are certain things and habits of yours that I truly adore, ones I hope will remain unchanged even when we reach the age of 60.

When you can't sleep, you call me to put you to sleep, do you think you're a baby? 😂

You just lie on my shoulder and bury your face in my armpit, then you fall asleep. It's weird but effective kaayo. 

Pag magising ka, you feel the bed, look for me, and hug me tight. You love to kiss my kilikili and the back of my ear. Nakakakiliti, but I don't mind, I love you eh. 😂

Despite your night shifts and our morning business obligations, you always ensure we carve out time before the day ends. 

At noon, you rise, and I brew your coffee because aside from me, you're addicted to it. Ewan ko lang kasi kapag kung hindi ka pa  nagka-kape, medyo lutang ang baby. 😂

Lunch at home tayo kasi hanggat maari kakain tayo ng home food. Apart from saving money, I don't like us to eat fast food or order from Panda all the time because what we consume outside for one meal is equivalent to three meals for others, eh pede naman nating lutuin. 

Hindi ako magaling magluto, prito-prito nga lang alam ko at first hanggang sa sabaw-sabaw na and everything. Happy ka naman sa kinakain mo kaya feeling ko cook na ako . 😂

In the afternoon, it's our love-love time. We'll head to the Hub to check stocks or make deliveries, and then we can go on a date wherever we please. Unlike other couples who only get to dine out on Valentine's Day, we do it every day—eating what we love and going wherever we want. We're blessed, and I'm grateful because the center of our relationship is God. With Him, we can do anything and everything. ♡ 

You always want to hold my hand while driving, even though I insist it's not safe. But I know that even with your eyes closed, you could probably drive— I always tell you to be careful especially when driving, marami ang babatok sayo if something happens to me. 😂 

You're not a teacher, but you have taught me a lot. You show me things that I didn't realize were important, such as gadgets, dili ko mag-kuba, ayuhon pag-plastar ug hand maghawak ng mouse sa pad, and even tinuturuan mo ko mag drive, cars and road signs. Lahat na. 😂

You always make sure I'm listening, or iyong attention ko na sayo kapag may isi-share ka na gustong-gusto mo. Naiinis ako minsan kasi may ginagawa rin ako, pero dahil akala mo baby ka, tapos lambing-lambing ka pa, makita ko na lang self ko na nakikinig sayo kahit 1000 times mo na kini-kwento. 😂

And because akala mo baby ka ulit, you can't sleep properly when I'm not around. If I travel back home, gusto mo na agad bumalik ako even if I've just arrived. Hindi siya good Love ha? Let's avoid that. 😂

Sharing our locations is indeed sweet! It ensures we can keep an eye on each other, and there’s no room for wandering eyes because we’ve granted each other location access. Hindi naman na babantayan bawat galaw kasi walang trust pero pang safety purposes naman. 😂

We both value privacy— sa social media kahit sa phone. I know yours, but I never pry into your phone. It’s your personal haven, even though you show it to me ako na nagsasabi na, huwag. For me, my phone is like a personal diary. Let’s just trust each other. Hindi naman tayo aabot ng ganito katagal kung nag-ee-chosan lang tayo. ♡ 

Baby, there are so many places we want to visit this year. Now that we have Mira, we can take her and go anywhere. I’m so proud of your hard work and dedication in everything you do. Naa ra ko always sa tapad nimo. Support kita sa alam kong tama at you know naman na naga-oppose ako kung sa alam kong may mali. ♡ 

We are not a perfect couple; we both have flaws and imperfections. Iyong sabi ko nga sayo dun sa Valentine letter ko, you're familiar with my flaws and with all my imperfections, and still you love me. I’m really grateful. You might not be the type of person I’d choose or dream of being with until pagtanda, but God gave me you AND NO REGRETS kasi masaya ako and contented, sayo. I thank Him for creating US, for granting my prayer. Kasi siguro kung hindi ikaw, I might have ended up with the wrong person again or I am alone and hindi settled . I love you, kaayo. ♡ 

Happy anniversary, Love! Three years have flown by, and we're still kicking. 

Not only have you been my partner, but you have also been my rock. You are my best friend, my confidant, and the love of my life. Thank you for choosing me, for loving me unconditionally, and for making every day an adventure worth living. Here's to endless adventures, unbreakable love, and making beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. ♡ 

Our love has taught me so much about patience, compromise, and the power of a simple, genuine smile. The way we communicate and understand each other with just a glance, or a touch fills every part of me with an indescribable joy. You complete me, and I am eternally grateful for the love and warmth you bring into my life. I love you, Babe. ♡