Dear Grandma In-law, Happy blessed 90th birthday to you! Being part of this family has meant the world to me, and your strength and grace remain a constant source of admiration. Your wisdom and kindness have touched so many lives, including mine, and I am truly grateful for the love and guidance you’ve shared with me over the years. May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest. With love, ** Jocelyn Cudjoe Dear Great Grandma, Wishing you a birthday filled with joy and love—just like the joy and love you bring to our family every day! We cherish every moment we share with you, whether in person or through phone and video calls. You always make us feel loved and show how much you care about our well-being. For that, we say a big thank you, with our hearts full of love for you. May your days be filled with all the love your heart can hold, all the happiness life can bring, and all the blessings the Lord so richly gives. With heartfelt love, ** Your Great Grandchildren Happy 90th birthday to an incredible woman, Aunt Alberta. I have always admired your political engagement. I appreciate the privilege I had of attending a parliamentary event with you, admiring how you used your sharp wit and humour to network with all political sides. When it comes to family togetherness and cooking, you hold us to high standards — “Mama, our grandmother, or Auntie your mother would not eat this or tolerate this,” you and my mother would say. My memorable Alibi reprimand! I dared serve tiny shrimps that were more legs than bite. The platter was swiftly dispatched back to the kitchen! She took one look at them with disgust, remarking, “Abre, nkwasiasɛm bɛn yi? In our family, we do not serve such rot. You should have removed all the tiny claws before frying them, ooh.” Through you, we’re determined to preserve our family’s culinary heritage. We started working on a compilation of Victoria Park’s treasured recipes to pass down to the younger ladies in our family. Get ready, dear Alibi — you have a busy year ahead recording those well-kept secrets! Love, **Mariane 50 The Birthday Journal
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