Coleen Garcia and Billy Crawford with their son, Amari. Image: Instagram/@coleen
Former “It’s Showtime” mainstays Coleen Garcia and Billy Crawford were missing each other when they celebrated their ninth year as a couple on Sunday, July 23.
The pair, who had to be reminded by well wishers and “timelines” about their anniversary, seemed to have celebrated their anniversary miles away from each other, as Crawford is scheduled for performances in France.
The distance, however, did not stop the two from expressing their love and gratitude for each other, as both penned touching messages on Instagram.
In her Instagram post, Garcia uploaded a snap of the couple, sharing a kiss, during their wedding in 2018.
The “Love Me Tomorrow” actress, in her post’s caption, told her husband how grateful she is that even after almost a decade together, he still makes her feel loved every single day.
“Nine years of saying ‘I love you, too’ [emoji] I can’t even begin to put it all into words. You know how I feel, you know my heart, and you know how grateful I am for you. Even after 9 years, you never let a single day pass without making sure I know how much and how deeply you love and appreciate me. You give me the kind of love that truly heals and nurtures growth,” wrote Garcia, who wished that the pair would “continue to bring out the best in each other.”
The actress-TV host, who clinched a best actress trophy from a film festival abroad for the film “Kaluskos,” shared how her partner is a reminder of God’s “far better” plans for her life.
“I love you (and miss you) sooo so much. So I just want to honor you now for being the partner I never even knew how to pray for. You’re one of the constant things that remind me that God’s design for my life is far better than what I could ever imagine for myself. Thank you for being everything I have ever needed—and will ever need—in a partner. [emoji].”
Crawford, on his Instagram post, also uploaded snaps from their wedding including one wherein Garcia is wiping his tears. Echoing his wife’s sentiments, the singer-actor wanted to also honor his partner, who he credited for the new milestone in their relationship.
“I truly want to honor my wife on our anniversary. Thank you for giving all that you’ve got for this family even if sometimes I might fall short. You never gave up on us, that’s why we have lasted this long,” claimed Crawford who promised his wife that, “I will never stop loving you.”
“Love, you have given up so much and you deserve happiness and love. I will NEVER stop loving you and I will always be thankful for you. To the strongest, smartest, sexiest, loyal, lovable partner any man could have, Happy 9th my everything and May God continue to shower us with His grace and continue to protect our family from any harm,” the former Kapamilya artist told Garcia.
Crawford, who — earlier in the month — shared how it “hurts my heart to be away from my family,” once again expressed how much he is missing home.
“Gosh I miss you sooooooooooooo dang much. And I love you till my last breath. I really can’t wait to come back into your arms. [emojis] bisous (kisses) my love.”
The pair, who revealed their relationship on “It’s Showtime” in 2014, marked their fifth year as a married couple in April, by taking a trip to Tagaytay. They welcomed their son, Amari, in September 2020. EDV