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Here’s how Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks Jr. handle an LDR setup as a married couple

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Two months after tying the knot, content creator Zeinab Harake and basketball player Ray Parks Jr. are once again in a long-distance relationship, as Ray leaves for his basketball stint in Japan.</p><p>In a now-expired Instagram Story, Zeinab shared a heartfelt message Ray sent before boarding his flight.</p><p>“Maha(l) ko, I&#x27;m about to take off na. I love you so much and I&#x27;m always thinking of you and the kids. Know that by God&#x27;s witness that I am faithful to you and the kids. Find rest in Him,” Ray wrote in a message.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755132015856IMG_8048.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>He also expressed his prayers for Zeinab’s well-being, especially with the distance between them, and for the welfare of their children, Lucas and Bia.</p><p>“Also, i pray that you get your rest and that maayos na ang sleeping and eating pattern mo mahal ko. Not just for the welfare of our relationship but also for your personal health, mahal. I&#x27;m just saying this because I care and love you so much. Please continue to discipline the kids po, even if i know its difficult hahaha. It&#x27;s the best way to show God&#x27;s love to them (black heart emoji). I’ll keep you updated po and message me if anything comes up,” Ray added.</p><p>He ended his message to Zeinab, saying: “I love you and miss you with all of you and only you. Me.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMQLLNhSkUY/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A505022.8000000119%2C%22ls%22%3A93086.90000000596%2C%22le%22%3A93093%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="858" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>Zeinab captioned the screenshot of Ray’s message, saying: “Back to LDR pero ngayon as mag asawa na (pleading eyes emoji) we love you so much @raylparks copy po sa lahat ng bilin mo. see you soon.”</p><p>The couple wed on June 1 in an intimate outdoor ceremony at the Crystal Palace of Aquila in the Sky, Tagaytay. Since then, they have shared updates on social media as a family of four.</p><p>In recent Instagram Stories, Zeinab and Ray posted a video call where they were reading parenting and spiritual books together despite the distance.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755131982604IMG_8054.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/7/30/watch-zeinab-harake-and-ray-parks-jr-celebrate-son-lucas-s-birthday-in-palawan-1020"><strong>WATCH: Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks Jr celebrate son Lucas&#x27;s birthday in Palawan</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>“@zeinab_harake LDR bilang mag asawa (black heart emoji),” Ray captioned the photo alongside the Bible verse Philippians 4:7.</p><p>“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755131949025IMG_8055.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>In a previous vlog, the couple opened up about how finding each other deepened their faith.</p><p>“‘Yung pag-open mo sa mind ko na ganito pala dapat. Hindi pwedeng dasal ka lang nang dasal. Kailangan mong makinig sa kanya para may maisagot siya sa&#x27;yo,” Zeinab said. </p><p>“Ako talaga lumaki ako na dasal lang ako nang dasal pero wala naman akong nalalaman, walang sumasagot sa akin. Pero ngayon na napapaintindi mo... ‘Try to read the bible, pray ka muna before reading (the) bible, try to watch Preach, try to watch this,’ sobrang na-appreciate ko ‘yun kasi na-open ‘yung mind ko sa pagkakaroon ng faith,” she added.  </p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLSCSuoP1Eb/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A506276.90000000596%2C%22ls%22%3A93086.90000000596%2C%22le%22%3A93093%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="665" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Ray credited Zeinab for inspiring him to grow in patience and strengthen his relationship with God, particularly when helping her heal from past relationship trauma.</p><p>“I grew in patience (and) siguro in my relationship din nga kay God, napalapit ako. Sa kanya talaga ako lumapit kasi let alone mahal ha, what you were going through, I had to pour so much into your cup and the only way I can fill my cup is through God,” he said. </p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/7/7/this-is-how-zeinab-harake-and-bobby-ray-parks-jr-strengthened-each-other-s-faith-1542"><strong>READ: This is how Zeinab Harake and Bobby Ray Parks Jr. strengthened each other&#x27;s faith</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>“Lalo akong napalapit sa kanya kasi the more I prayed for you, the more I empathize in the sense of what you’re going through,” he added.</p><div> </div>

<p><b>Ray Parks Jr. sends special message to wife Zeinab Harake before leaving for Japan.</b></p>

Ray Parks Jr. sends special message to wife Zeinab Harake before leaving for Japan.