I was about to visit my family in the Philippines last year, for two occasions, one is my mother's 60th birthday and Christmas. It's been 8 years since I wasn't able to spend Christmas with them, my brother told me to take a break and spend Christmas with the family. Every time there's a family picture I am always missing, although there are few Christmas' that they included me in the picture but an edited one hahaha. So last year was the opportunity since I asked for an early leave from work and was approved immediately....then this news came about the pandemic, so it was too hard and sad at the same time because I felt that my plans will not go through.
There might be social media, video calls and so on, but feeling and hugging them physically will always be the best. I hope that everything will get back to normal.