BB!!! What an honour it is to write to you as you celebrate your 60th birthday. I love you dearly and thank God that you are my sister. One of my most cherished childhood memories is celebrating our birthdays together. Although we are a little over two years apart, and because we were both born in December, Mum and Dad planned our birthday parties in the same month. I truly cherished those moments, especially when we wore similar outfits. As a child, you were known for your love of music and your enthusiasm for botany. And I must say, you were not a shy girl while growing up. During our days of piano lessons, you took your practice very seriously and were never shy about playing at events such as the Christmas sing-along or Sunday church services, often playing for our late dad. Today, you continue to share your musical talent with your local church. Since your adolescence, your love for plants and gardening has come a long way. You always make sureMum’s flower pots on the front porch have enough water to grow and even clean the dirt off large, leafy plants to keep them shiny and fresh. Today, you operate your own garden centre, and your passion for botany remains as strong as ever. There are many moments when you have made me proud, but one that stands out is your deep love and commitment to supporting me when our belovedMum fell ill. Along with the rest of our siblings, you comforted me and represented me until I arrived in Tema. Thank you, BB, for your continuous support and leadership. You continueMum’s legacy of entrepreneurship. You are the CEO of Aspire Plus Ltd. and have over 20 years’ experience as anHR practitioner. In addition to running your HR business, you serve on several boards as a co-chair in Accra. In 2023, you were named one of the Top 100GhanaWomen Board Directors. I am so proud of you, sister—go, BB! Finally, I admire you for your parenting skills, which have been renewed after 34 years as you became a grandmother last year. You effortlessly juggle being a grandmother, owning a business, serving on boards, gardening, and caring for four dogs at home. I end with one of your favourite quotes: “Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18). On your 60th birthday, Look back on your life and smile. You’ve lived it to the fullest, each moment worthwhile. Then gaze forward at the years still to come, with endless possibilities and even more wisdom. Like good wine that mellows with time, you are proof that this is true. Sixty never looked so good. So proud of you, BB. Happy 60th Birthday. Love, Maame 16 The Birthday Journal
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