The sad part of having an OFW husband is when vacation is over. Dropping him at the airport.

Last month, January 27 to be exact, my husband went back abroad as his vacation was over. Just like that when our son was used to having him around and enjoying their bonding. Even though I felt sad about it, the harsh truth is that we need to sacrifice. Yes he could work here but the salary won't be enough to cover our expenses. The sad reality of life.

SEE? Even the sky sympathized with me while we were traveling to the airport. I can't help but to think it was only yesterday when we picked him up.

The weather was gloomy and the rain drizzled perfectly, blending with what our heart feels. Halfway of the journey our son Caleb fell asleep in my arms so I got the pillow I brought and laid him down.

Peak season was over, no traffic arrived earlier than the estimated time at the airport.

Husband decided to check in first, then we will be eating lunch. Caleb was used to always going out with his Daddy for a while?

He ran and kept on tailing. From weighing the luggage up to lining up at the counter. He was even grinning, laughing while playing with the luggage. Maybe in his young mind he would be going with him like the previous days.

These scenes make my heart ache. What more in the next few years? Perhaps he would be crying already.

To give his Dad time I carried him up and gave a bottle of milk. After we are done feeding my husband finished checking in.

We decided to go up to eat but sadly NAIA terminal 3 is under renovation. Mcdo was the only choice when I asked one of the security personnel.

I wasn't able to take some photos as I let Caleb watch Youtube on my phone so we could eat.

Here comes the sad part, the temporary goodbyes 😩.

In Fairness to the government, there is a bluelane - separate immigration solely for OFW's. They could avoid long lines.

In the previous years, seeing my husband off makes me cry. Now? Somehow I didn't as I couldn't imagine what I look like while crying and chasing my toddler. 🤣. Kidding aside, his mother and one of my SIL was there so I tried my best as I don't want them to see me cry.

That's the weird attitude of me. I don't like being seen by someone I know crying. It feels like my reputation has been tainted.

For now, I was back to the old routine. Just me and my son at home and looking forward to seeing his Daddy before 2026 ends.

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