Al Roker shares loving birthday message for wife Deborah Roberts during time apart

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Al Roker and Deborah Roberts are definitely dedicated to their relationship, but they share just as strong a dedication for their work and have learned to create an effective balance.MORE: Al Roker is supported by Today co-stars after sharing news from his surgery visitThe two have been having a really busy past few weeks, having started back in August by taking time off work to drop their son Nick off at university.VIDEO: Al Roker shares update from dangerous new adventureThey then departed on a lush European vacation, traveling through the continent on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express.However, their plans were then interrupted when news of the Queen's passing broke, with Deborah immediately making her way to London to cover it.MORE: Al Roker's wife Deborah Roberts thanks him on anniversary as she talks 'ups and downs' of marriageWhile Al returned home, it wasn't till a few days later that his wife joined him too, although that visit ended up being brief as well.Deborah immediately packed up for London once again to cover the late royal's funeral with ABC News, and even though they've been more separated than planned, Al couldn't be prouder.A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al wished Deborah a distant happy birthdayOn her birthday, the dad-of-three shared a sweet compilation of photographs of the pair as he wished for her to be home soon so they could celebrate together."Your first birthday across the pond.