Joanne Trabert Kim is an absolute blast! We’ve worked and played together for nearly 20 years. I remember that one time we hopped over the Mexican border, and suddenly she became a fugitive. She’s not just adventurous; she even knows how to drive on black ice and turn into a human toboggan. Kim’s the life of any party, and she loves to shake her booty. But when it comes to certain things, especially a cup of tea, they must be done properly. One of my favorite memories with Dr. Kimwas when we were creating youth-friendly services in South Africa. She convinced me to help her set standards for male circumcision and so much more. As you celebrate your birthday, Kim, here’s to 60 more years of adventures and dancing! Keep on dancing, my friend! Gina Sowah I absolutely love Dr. Kim’s zest for life, her incredible generosity, and her signature ‘butt rolling’ moves. There’s never a dull moment when Dr. Kim is around; she’s the Energizer! One remarkable thing about Dr. Kim is that you don’t have to be physically with her to create great memories. Wherever she is in the world, she makes sure to let you know she’s having a blast, and yes, the ‘butt rolling’ is a constant feature. She even gets us to roll our butts on our birthdays for a good laugh. God bless you, dear Kimmy. As we step into the next decade, my prayer for Dr. Kim is that the good Lord blesses her with excellent health so she can continue making a positive impact in the lives of everyone she encounters, especially in the realm of girl child empowerment. May all her heart’s desires be fulfilled. Baaba Oduro Boateng One thing I absolutely love about Dr. Kim is her zeal, love, and exceptional communication skills. She exhibits great love and genuine concern for all of us. One memorable moment with Dr. Kim is when she introduced ‘B R’ (presumably Birthday Reminders) on our platform. She holds the honor of being the first to wish us a happy birthday on our special days, and her words always make us feel incredibly special. As we enter the next decade, my wish for Dr. Kim is that God blesses and watches over her. May her path be filled with pleasant moments, and may every day be blessed. May the kindness she has shown to others return to her a millionfold. Nana-Yaa E Gyasi One thing I truly adore about Dr. Kim is her friendly, funloving, and caring nature. Once you express your wishes to her, she takes care of them promptly and efficiently. My fondest memories with Dr. Kim span across two continents, the USA and Ghana. We initially crossed paths in the USA through a mutual childhood friend who attended medical school with her, and since then, our friendship has been filled with endless fun times. Whether in Ghana or the USA, our adventures have been too numerous to list. We’re still on the hunt for the elusive ‘Abrubuo koseya.’ Dr Kim, as we step into the next decade, my wish for you is for even more fun, excellent health, and an abundance of resources to continue having a great time. I’ve been there for the 50th birthday celebration, and I eagerly look forward to the 70th, 80th, 90th, and many more to come!” John Sesay I admire your commitment to delivering results. Working together at UNFPA Sierra Leone, I witnessed your exceptional ability to communicate the mandate and achievements of UNFPA in Sierra Leone, breathing life into the Communications Unit. As you embrace the next decade, I wish you good health, happiness, and a fulfilling retirement from the UN family. 53 The Birthday Journal
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTAyMTM3NQ==