Lucy Torres posts heartfelt message to her 'superman' Richard Gomez
Leyte's Fourth District Representative Lucy Torres Gomez celebrated his husband Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez's 54th birthday by posting a heartfelt message online.
On the candid photo of Richard she posted on Instagram, Lucy wrote, “I love this photo of you, taken just a few days ago.
"Juliana had just baked bread, and we were outdoors enjoying wind and sun. This is you. In my eyes."
Lucy also emphasized Richards's strengths and nurturing skills as a leader, father, and husband.
“You can fix anything that is broken, play the guitar and sing me love songs, dance with me.
“You take care of your friends, bring home strangers and treat them like family, you nurture your own vegetable garden, make and plate a full course meal at midnight, love your dogs [and 2 turtles, bees, chicken, geese].
“You make sure everybody at home respect birds' nests. And you plant me trees to commemorate milestones.
“Every day you wake up early and work hard to keep Ormoc safe.
"And by the time the sun sets you come home, this warrior who already did much but is able and ready still to just be father, husband, man. Is there anything you can't do,” she said.
Lucy likewise expressed her undying love for his “Superman.”
“My dearest love. You are joy and strength and courage, my warrior, my Superman.
"Happy birthday, my sun and moon. I love you always and always. Cheers to more happy and healthy birthdays to celebrate,” Lucy added.
Richard and Lucy has been working hand-in-hand to keep their constituents in Ormoc City remain safe from the contagious 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
On April 4, the local government started their coronavirus relief distribution.
Each household in the city's 110 barangays, which composed of more than 60,000, received a sack of rice.
As of Tuesday, April 7, Ormoc City remains COVID-19 free.
Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres write heartwarming message for Juliana