
Actress Isabel Oli couldn't help but reflect on the unexpected turn of events in the year 2020 as she turned a year older yesterday, October 21.
On Instagram, the mom of three said that unlike her past birthdays, her celebration this year was quite a melancholic time given that her husband, John Prats, is away for a locked-in taping and that her family isn't with her due to the constraints of the pandemic.
That's why for her birthday wish, all she hopes for is that “this pandemic will soon be over.”
She continued, “[I wish] that the vaccine will soon be discovered, and it will be available to all.
“I am praying that for the remaining months and days of this year, COVID will no longer infect any of us, that God will miraculously remove its presence from our country, and everything will be back to how it was.”
Isabel mentioned that despite the prevailing negativity, she tries to remain optimistic about what lies ahead.
“I'm really trying my best, by God's grace, not to allow myself to wallow in it,” she said.
“I am still and will forever be thankful. I couldn't thank God enough for giving me my husband, my adorable kids, my family. loved ones, dear friends, and supporters.”
“I thank God daily 'cause I know He is faithful in all his promises. I am constantly reminding myself that I need to hold on to Him now more than ever for He alone knows what tomorrow may bring. Only God is my assurance of what is to come.”
The 39-year-old then thanked John for sending her a bouquet of flowers and reflected, “How come I still feel and think like 16?! Guess age is really just a number.”
Read her full post below:
Meanwhile, John Prats greeted his wife in his personal social media account and said what a wonderful wife and mother Isabel has been to their three children.
“Thank you for everything,” he wrote in the caption along with a series of their photos together.
“Alam ko lagi mo ako inaasar sa birthday messages ko sayo na paulit-ulit. Totoo naman po kasi. Walang sawa ang pasasalamat ko sa'yo para sa lahat, lalo na sa pag-aalaga mo sa ating mga anak.
“Sana matupad pa ang mga dasal mo. Mahal na mahal kita.”
Isabel Oli married John Prats on May 16, 2015.
They recently welcomed their third child, Baby Forest, on July 20, 2020. They have two other children: Feather and Freedom.