It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming you into the world, a tiny little bundle of joy. Now look at you, all grown up and celebrating another year! Where does the time go? It seems like yesterday you were calling me Nana and now you are almost a young lady. Thinking about all the years that have passed makes me realize how lucky I am to be a part of your life.

It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming you into the world, and now look at you—another year older, wiser, and closer to the incredible man God intends you to be. Time truly does fly! Finding the right words to express how proud we are of you, and how much we love you, on this special day can be a bit overwhelming.

We want your birthday to be filled with joy and celebration, of course! But even more than that, we hope this year brings you deeper faith, unwavering hope, and a stronger connection with the Lord. Sometimes it feels like the world pulls us in so many different directions, and it can be challenging to stay grounded in what truly matters—your relationship with God.

Birthdays! Aren’t they just the best? A day dedicated entirely to celebrating you, with cake, presents, and well-wishes galore. But sometimes, those well-wishes can feel a little…stale. How many times have you received the same old “Happy Birthday” message, or worse, a generic card that clearly wasn’t meant for you? We want our greetings to feel special, personal, and meaningful.

And what if you’re trying to wish someone a happy birthday in French? Suddenly, those go-to phrases you’ve relied on your whole life feel completely inadequate. Do you resort to a clumsy Google Translate attempt that might unintentionally insult the birthday person? Or do you stick with English and risk feeling like you’re missing out on the chance to truly connect with them in their language?