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Happy Birthday to the man I love "MindanaoBob"

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Today, the 20th of February is Bob’s birthday. I won’t say how old he is. You guys just have to guess it. I am so happy to know and love this man. I am so proud that he is my husband and the best Dad for our kids. Our kids adore him so much, even our nieces and nephews love him too. I really thank God that He gave me a good and understanding husband. He is so good with my family too.

We’ve been through life together in bad and good times. He’s been with me when I was down. Our marriage is just like any other married couple. There are ups and downs. But he really stuck with me through all those years. Living in the States before was hard for me since I didn’t have any single relative there. The only family I had was Bob and his family. He really supported and loved me.

He helped a lot during the times my dad was in bad health. He gave money for the hospitals and such. Same when my mom got ill too, he was there to help out my family. Really even when my nephews and nieces would get sick he is there to help. My family really is thankful to him for everything he did for them. Bob is the type of guy that would never look the other way if somebody needs help. He really is a helpful person. I think a lot of you know that we’ve been helping a few of our family members and it turned out to be a disappointment, but it didn’t make him stop helping some other nieces of ours that stay with us now and show desire to work in our business and study later. Really people that know us really compliment how Bob really is so helpful with my family. I hope and pray to God that our kids will grow up to be a helpful person just like the way their Dad is.

Just like right now I had a nephew that stutters. He was here just a few days ago at our house. He is 3 years old. Bob noticed while they were playing that Bob was talking to him and Bob felt that he had hearing problem. Bob told me if my sister would be interested to go bring her son to the doctor and have my nephew checked to see if he has a problem hearing. We will pay for the check up. Hopefully my nephew will be okay though. Anyway, that is why I love this man. He really is not selfish. He really has a big heart.

Honey, I love you with all my heart. As always I am here for you. I am proud of everything you do. I know the kids love you so much too. I just hope God will give you good health always. You are a nice and caring person. Keep it up. You’re always helping others too.

I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

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  1. Hi Hon – Thanks for the video! It looks like you worked hard to put that together, and I am so thankful for that! I enjoyed watching the video. It included a lot of LiP readers too, which is great!

    Thanks again!

  2. hi ate feyma,maayong adlaw! first of all, i would like to greet your wonderful hubby a happy, happy, birthday and many, many more to come …so many wishes and dreams will come true! and many, many more people will be fortunate to met the man who had a big heart and many more blessing to be shared…you both deserved each other because you are both good people! God bless both your hearts! i learned a lot from you ate feyma, just by reading your blog..i've gained so much wisdom…thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences…hope to meet you one day when i visit the philippines next time! 🙂
    i feel honored to be ablet to comment here…best wishes!

  3. hang on to him Feyma , the good one are hard to find hee hee
    Happy Birthday Bob 🙂 may you have many more
    Phil n Jess

  4. It’s really touching talking about family, you are bless to have each other. It’s a nice feeling when your husband supports you all the way. You know Feyma, me & hubby will be going on 18yrs together this Dec, we all have ups & down, that’s marriage is all about, for better or worst. “I always say this to my friends; don’t take the easy way out”. In my opinion you & Bob are beautiful people inside and out…

    Thanks’ for another great article.

  5. Hello Bob , wishing you a happy brithday from Ralph and Norma Castillo .
    We are planning to retrie this year and move to Bohol. we will be making a trip to Davao City in the fall of 2009. Will contact you by e mail when in town.

    Thank You for keeping your web site so family oriented,

  6. Happy Birthday, Bob. It was only a few months ago that you had a birthday; or so it seems. Hahahaha! Let me take the oportunity to thank you and Feyma for all that you do. Take a break today if you can; you are most deserving.

    Looking forward to meeting you when I come to Davao City in October.

  8. Very nice and very touching video Feyma, you are truely blessed
    to have a caring and loving husband..hey not only you and your kids
    though…we too, the Mindanao Bob and Great Feyma community all
    over the world….take care always guys.. i love you both. kita kita na lang ta
    sa sunod…

  9. Hi Feyma,
    Beautiful tribute! It's a rare gift to find someone who honors you by honoring your family and visa versa. Wishing for you both a continued healthy, happy
    journey together.
    Happy Birthday, Mindanao Bob.
    Karen

  10. Maayo Kaayo, Feyma. I hope you both enjoy a big celebration today, and many more to come.

    I just want to know one thing though – did Bob eat that durian he was holding 🙂

  13. Feyma that was very heartfelt – Bob happy birthday – you two are special and I pray many blessings to your family…

  14. Happy Birthday Bob ! i thought i'd wait until it was the 20th here so you were't actualy a day older ! i feel privledged to have the pleasure of meeting and being friends with both of you. heres to the next 30 years my friends 🙂

  15. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"! Bob. Feyma, thank you for sharing the video, awesome! You too, are both great people and deserves every wishes. (No sugar), Ice cream fruit and vegie cake from me! or your pick. See you in August and we can celebrate your birthday! hehehe.

    Wishing you all the very best of health, happiness, love and lots of laughter!

  17. Hi Feyma – Your video is a great tribute to a real fine guy! Thanks for sharing it with all of us here. And for Bob (who I believe is 47 now?) I'll wish him Naimbag nga Panagkanaganan! (in Ilocano). 🙂

  19. Touching Wishes – Dear Feyma – well put 🙂
    Happy Birthday Dear Bob from freezing Bavaria 🙂

    Here are 2 Classic Quotes for your BIG day!
    (01) Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other never forgets them!

    (02) A diplomat is a woman who always remembers a man's birthday but never remembers his age!

    Enjoy your birthday and greetings across the miles from Germany to Davao!
    Wish we were in your warm country.

    Kindest regards and God Bless Rudy & Ivy

  21. Happy Birthday Bob!

    You need to eat the right food and exercise regularly if you want to have many more brithdays to come!

    🙂

  22. Kamusta ka Feyma,

    Feyma it is nice to have found that "needle in a haystack"!! You both are very lucky to have found each other. I know for me, Bob is very inspirational to me, even though I have never met him. I don't think you will have to worry to much about your children, I am sure they will inherit the same values, and morals, that you and Bob have instilled in them.
    So happy birthday to you Bob, and I wish only the best for you, Feyma, the kids, and your extended family there in Philippines.
    We all have our hero's, and I will have to say that Bob is one of mine, please keep up the great work.

    God Bless You All,
    Danny 😉

  23. Hi Feyma
    Please wish Bob a very happy birthday and many happy returns of the day. With best wishes from Dave, Joradin and our 3 sons Alex, Jordan and Shaun.
    Shaun, my youngest son shares the same birthday as Bob, but at 4 years old is considerably younger. Ha ha.
    Best wishes to you all.
    Dave & family.

  24. Bob: a belated "happy birthday" to you, and wishes for many more. Feyma… A very nice article… A pleasure to read. Take care of yourselves!

  27. Happy Birthday Bob, and best wishes for many more! After reading Feyma's note, I must tell you this… You are a very lucky man! (But you already know that) Best wishes to both of you for a long life together full of happiness.

  29. Hi Feyma,A great tribute to your husband Bob,i'm sure he is very proud of you.
    Hi Bob,A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you,keep up the good work.
    regards Chas.

  30. Hi Everybody – For everybody who wished me happy birthday on this article, I'd just like to say "thank you very much." I appreciate everybody's sentiments, and wishes! Thank you again!

  31. Hi, Mr. Mindanao Bob!

    A VERY, VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

    God Bless you and Feyma and the rest of your family!
    Cheers and Mabuhay! 🙂

  32. Happy birthday, Bob! One thing I noticed in the video is that both graduated from high school in 1980. It seems like such a short time ago, but clearly has been a long, long time now!

  33. Hi Feyma, great article and wonderful video. BOB, my friend – HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many more to come. this is coming from Rose, Mutti and me. – See you guys later for lunch… . Don't worry – we sing the birthday song loud and clear… .

  35. Feyma,
    I am so very proud of you and Bob. Feyma, I want you to know that all mothers with sons pray that someday their son will be lucky enough to have a wonderful wife like you and also to get a wonderful daughter for herself. I am blessed to have you in my life and to have you for my sons wife and grandchildrens mother. I was touched by your video and it shows how much you love Bob. I love and miss you all so much. Bob, I 'm happy that you had such a good birthday.

    Love and Hugs, Mom and Granny

  36. Hi Hon – Your welcome. It's worth the work and staying up late. I thank you so much and my niece Bebe for the help. Thank you for giving me lots of pictures from your PC to make this video possible. 😉

  37. Hi rica nicolo – Thank you so much with the greetings and the kind words. I really appreciate very much.

    Nice seeing you here.

    Hi Phil n Jess R. – As always I thank you for the nice thoughts.

  38. Hi Ann – I really thank you for the kind words and the greetings to Bob. I really appreciate very much. Hmm, you guys are just over a year behind us. Bob and I will be celebrating our 19th year anniversary this coming August.

    Anyway good to see you here as always. Take care1

  39. Hi Ralph and Norma Castillo – Good for you. Looking forward on seeing you guys.

    Thank you for the kind words. Thank you for stopping by!

    Hi Ed Griffin – Thank you so much for the warm greetings. Nice talking to you on the phone though. I'm looking forward on seeing you in October.

    Hi Mia – Thank you so much.
    Take care and God Bless!

  40. Hi evelyn – Thank you so much. Hope to see you here in Davao someday. It's really nice knowing you.

    Take care and lots of love!

  41. Hi Karen – Thank you so much for the nice comment.

    I'm glad to see you here. Take care!

    Hi Randy C – Thank you so much for the nice greetings. We just had a simple celebration.

    Thank you for stopping by!

    Hi Beth – Thank you so much! Take care!

  42. Hi Justin – Thank you for the good advice. I will pass that along to my sister for her to read. Really appreciate very much.

    Thank you for stopping by! Thank you for the nice greetings too.

    Hi Gary – Thank you so much for the nice greetings and the good thoughts. Very much appreciated.

    Take care!

  43. Hi Tommy – Thank you so much. It's also our pleasure knowing you and Riza. Hope to see you guys soon.

    Nice to see you here. Take care. Cheers for the 30 years. 😉

    Hi megre3 – Thank you very much. Hmm, I'll take your word for it. Will have party then when you come here in August… 😉

    Again thank you very much.

  44. Hi Paul – Thank you so much. Shoot I didn't realize I gave out Bob's age. I must have been really sleepy though. To be honest it was really late in the evening when we made the video. Getting tired and getting old I guess. 😉

    Thank you so much for the nice greetings and thoughts. Highly appreciated. Take care!

    Hi margs – Sorry its already gone. Maybe next time nalang. 😉 Thanks for the nice greetings though.

  45. Hi Rudy & Ivy – Thank you so much. Nice thoughts.

    Hey you guys can come here to Davao anytime. Why stay in the cold weather. 😉

    Thank you so much for stopping by.

    Hi Berlin Austin – Thank you very much!

  46. Hi Danny – I really thank you for the nice greetings and the nice thoughts. I really appreciate very much. It's really great that you're inspired by what Bob did here. He will be honored on what you just said. To be honest with you people like you are the one that really makes us work hard to make this small community of LIP to be more successful. Without you guys this site would never be the way it is now.

    Thank you so much for stopping by here. Keep reading. Take care and God Bless!

    Hi Atong Estrada – Okay

  47. Hi David – Nice to see you here. Thank you so much for the nice greetings. It's been awhile since we saw you guys. Wow, Happy Birthday to Shaun too. Hope he did have a good birthday. Are you in Davao now?

    Hi to Joradin and the kids. Take care and God Bless!

    Hi Jason – Thank you very much.

  48. Hi John Miele – Thank you so much for your nice comments. Really I appreciate your good thoughts.

    Hmmm, your blackberry must be busy. 😉

    Thanks again for stopping by. Take care and God Bless!

    Hi chasdv – Thank you very much for the nice greetings. Good to see you here.

    Take care!

  49. Hi JR Tingson – Thank you very much. Glad to see you here.

    Take care.

    Hi Tom N – Thank you very much.

    Hi Klaus – Thank you so much. Also we enjoyed the lunch at your house today. You guys prepared good food. Thank you too to Rose and Mutti.

    Take care and God Bless!

  51. Hi Mom – I'm glad you like the video. To be honest with you its just an instant decision for me to make that video. Just few hours of preparations. I'm glad that Bob has lots of photos of all the travels he had made here in the Island. Its really worth the hard work. The kids enjoyed watching it too.

    As always thank you for everything. I'm happy to be a part of Bob's family. I thank you and Dad for being there for us always.

    It's nice to see you here. Hope to see you more often here. You take care always. We miss and love you too. Talk to you later.

    Lots of love from all of us here in the house.

  53. That is the sweetest tribute and post, Feyma. Anyone would be so lucky to feel the way you do after all the years…haaaay….My only birthday wish for your good husband is more happy, healthy and success-filled years with you and your beautiful kids. Yun na lang. Nothing more is needed.

    Sounds like Bob and I are the same age, born within a few days!

  54. Feyma,

    Very nice tribute to Bob. Happy Birthday Bob a few days late from me and Jaycee.

    I see that you share a birthday with the great photographer Ansel Adams.

    Kevin

  56. Hi Mita – Thank you so much. I really appreciate your thoughts.

    Hey, Belated Happy Birthday to you too. All the best for you.

    Take care and God bless! Nice seeing you here.

  57. Hi Kevin – Thank you very much. I'm glad you like the video.

    How's Jaycee & kaycee doing? Hi to them as well. Nice to hear from you. You guys take care.

  58. Best wishes to you and Bob on his birthday. Very touching words. Bob reminds us of a giant teddy bear, very cute and cuddly. He gets more handsome as he gets older. I am happy for you Feyma and your family. May you all enjoy good health and a long and fruitful life. Can I guess his age? Is he 47 by any chance?

  59. Hi feyma,

    Please extend my belated birthday greetings to Bob.may he have many,many more blessed and healthy years with you and your whole family.He truly has a big heart and may he continue in his caring ways.As for you,you're one lucky lady,that i can say…Take care always.

  60. Hi Feyma!

    Better late than never. Great video Feyma. You're blessed with a good and happy familly.

    Bob, belated happy birthday! May you have many more birthdays to come! Stay healthy and cheerful and we MATURE folks are good for another half a century.

    Cheers!
    Marcelina

  61. I am sorry I am so late. Happy belated birthday Bob. Feyma you are special and together you two are blessed. Ron and Marlou

  63. AGAIN 😉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB – “48” – 20.02.2010 😉

    Hi Bob

    Although the words a short and few,
    this brings the warmest wishes to you !!!

    Just to say….HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🙂

    Kind regards from Ivy & Rudy

    Of course also to Feyma 🙂

    Carry a Heart that Never Hates 😉

    Carry a Smile that Never Fades 😉

    Carry a Touch that Never Hurts 😉

    NB Our dream and wish to retire in Davao is still going very strong !!!