Isang simple pero puno nang pagmamahal ang ibinigay na selebrasyon nina Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera para sa kanilang bunso na si Baby Ziggy na nagdiwang ng una niyang kaarawan. Pero dahil sa krisis na dulot ng COVID-19, hindi naiwasan ni Daddy Dong na mag-alala para sa kaniyang anak.
Sa kaniyang Instagram account, ibinahagi ni Dingdong ang ginawa niyang treat para kay Ziggy na binigyan niya ng new haircut.
Kasabay nito ang heart-felt message niya para sa anak.
"Dear Son,
It is day 33 for us here on lockdown and day 365 for you on Earth. Normally, we would gather all our relatives and friends to celebrate this special day with you, just like how your mother and I had done it when we reached the same milestone. Though as toddlers, we never really remembered anything— thanks to the pictures that reminded us how we are loved by the people around us," mensahe ni Dingdong kay Ziggy.
Pagtiyak ni Dingdong sa anak na gusto rin ng kanilang mga kamag-anak na makita si Ziggy, pero hindi muna sa panahon ngayon dahil sa banta ng COVID-19 at bilang pagsunod na umiiral na enhanced community quarantine.
"But today, it’s just going to be us, Buddy— You, me, your Mother, your Ate Z, Ate Cecile, Ate Glenda and Kuya Emerson. But please know that there are many people like your cousins, grandparents, godparents and relatives who wish to see you and be with you today, probably to give a gift, a cake, or a simple tight warm hug. But not now...maybe when this is all over. When? I really don’t know, son."
Inihayag naman ni Dingdong ang naramdaman niyang takot sa bagong mundong kakaharapin ni Ziggy.
"To be honest with you, i fear the day that you would be marching towards this new world, this new normal, that we had created for your generation. What’s happening now is a clear manifestation of our actions and inactions— and we are reaping its effects which could benefit a few, but for most...just hard learnings about humanity, the planet and spirituality," saad ng aktor.
Pero tiniyak ni Dingdong kay Ziggy na nariyan siya sa tabi nito para gabayan ang anak sa mga posibleng kaharapin sa buhay.
"But i guess as parents, that’s what we are here for. We are here to prepare you for that jungle out there. Though there is fear, it is also you (and your sister) who give me courage to carry on and strive to make this world a sustainable place to live in. You give me the drive to make me want to be a better version of myself," sabi ni Dingdong.
At bagaman dapat umanong tumanggap ng regalo si baby Ziggy, pahayag ni daddy Dong, si Ziggy ang regalo para sa kanila.
"And so, in as much as it should be you who should receive gifts, please know that you are the gift for us— a living reminder that we should get our acts together and ensure that when the time comes, you can freely walk the streets, breathe all the air that you want, play ball with your friends even at close distance, ride a bike, and return the hug to all your well-wishers today," saad niya.
"This picture will always be my reminder that in times of fear and uncertainty, i had found hope—through you. Happy first birthday, Sixto," patuloy niya.
Paalala naman ni Dingdong sa anak, "I hope you like your haircut. Don’t worry when the time comes, you can cut mine too!"
Para naman kay Marian, double-celebration ang kaarawan ni Ziggy dahil ito rin ang araw na nagmamarka ng kaniyang full-year sa breastfeeding.
"Happy first birthday Sixto! My son, may you grow up to be kind, giving and always stay healthy. Mama loves you so much! Double celebration because today also marks my full year of breastfeeding," mensahe ni Marian kay Ziggy.
Para sa kaniyang first birthday, iginawa si Ziggy ng kaniyang mommy Marian ng iba't ibang treats tulad ng ice cream at cake, na makikita sa Instagram stories ni Marian.-- FRJ, GMA News
