NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: ‘Today’s beloved meteorologist Al Roker’s wife Deborah Roberts recently posted a throwback picture of herself and fans cannot stop gushing over it.

In her caption, Roberts divulged on ‘embracing childhood optimism’, believing more light is ahead. The photo showed glimpses of Roberts and her brother on their first day back to school.

This comes just days after the ‘GMA’ star opened up about experiencing a 'heartache'.

Recently, Roberts took to her Instagram Story and shared a video as she walked in New York City. She talked about sending her son, Nick, back to college and how emotional it was.

Deborah Roberts opens up about ‘childhood optimism’

On Friday, September 1, Deborah Roberts posted a nostalgic photo in celebration of the back-to-school season. She and her brother, Ben, were witnessed in the photo attending school for the first time as little children.

Roberts sported a broad smile, while her brother Ben maintained a serious expression. Roberts was dressed in a lovely outfit, wearing a dress with a sweater layered over it, while her brother sported a plaid shirt, dress pants, and a jacket.

The ‘GMA’ correspondent captioned the post with nostalgia, "Friday flashback. Ran across this memory recently and remembered how this little girl with bangs hates saying goodbye to the lightness of summer." Further adding, "Change has been my challenge."

Roberts went on to reflect that her "gapped-toothed smile" served as a reminder to embrace change.

She shared, “When my beloved brother, Ben and I took this photo, it was back to school time. I adored that red dress and turtleneck, ordered from the Sears & Roebuck catalog. It was September…Now my favorite month. "

She pointed out that her birthday and anniversary both "fall behind the fall colors" in September.

She concluded by saying, "So, as we turn the page, I’m embracing my childhood optimism that more light is ahead."

Al Roker’s wife added that she was savoring the last days of summer but eagerly anticipating the arrival of September.

Fans thank Deborah Roberts for a much-needed reminder

Deborah Roberts's followers showered her with gratitude after her touching message on social media. They thanked her for sharing such a heartfelt message and for serving as a somber reminder to welcome change.

One wrote, “Love every word of this,” and another added, “Beautifully written, thank you for the reminder to embrace the light.”

A fan commented, “Adorable. I remember showing my mom all I wanted from the catalog,” and another said, “@debrobertsabc as long as we can continue to turn the page we are all blessed. May the light continue to be there guiding us always into the goodness. Peaceful thoughts.”

One more fan wrote, “Beautifully said,” and another added, “You rock. Love your post.”