Loving Heart and Future Blessings One thing I love about my cousin Jayne is her heart. She has the most beautiful, kindest, and caring heart you’ll ever find. I absolutely love her to bits. I have so many great memories with cousin Jayne, from our childhood in Ghana to our adulthood in London after we both finished university in the same year. We shared countless fun moments, from job hunting after graduation to shopping for fancy shirts at Thomas Pink and TMLewin (on sale), because we thought it was so cool to rock them to work in the city. We also enjoyed cooking, gossiping, laughing, and dancing into the wee hours of the morning. We were always up to date with the latest London Ghana House parties in town (any postcode), and I vividly remember how we used a map book called A to Z to find our way to those parties. Sometimes we got lost a couple of times, and at times we never even found the party location, coming back home disappointed. Those were the good old days. My greatest wish for Jayne in the next decade is great health and for her to enjoy the fruits of her labour. She’s worked extremely hard as a mom and wife, raising her six beautiful kids. Now, it’s time for Jayne to relax since the kids are all grown or growing. I always tell her that this is her time for what the younger generation would call “The Soft Life.” No more school runs. Jayne deserves all the success and relaxation in the decade to come. She’s definitely paid her dues. Aba-Sah Smiles and Generosity One thing I love about Jayne is her lovely smile, and I appreciate her generosity with her time. One great memory I have with Jayne is seeing her for the first time since Monx when she visited me in Edinburgh earlier in the year with her two youngest. We had a wonderful day walking to the coast and catching up. They even brought good weather with them, making it a memorable visit. My wish for Jayne in the next decade is: Continue to be amazing Brenda Bannerman Fun Entertainment Prefect One thing I love about Jayne is her cool demeanor. I often tease her that she’s as cool as a cucumber. She has a way of making you feel special in the moment. One great memory I have with Jayne is from our days at Holy Child School where we both served as entertainment prefects. She’s a great music lover, and those days were filled with fun and laughter. My wish for Jayne for the next decade is that she experiences more grace, good health, and utmost fun. Jayne’s Timeless Smile and Positive Energy Happy 50th, Jayne! Enjoy your day with love, joy, grace, and happiness! Many more blessings as you step into this new age. In Ghana, during our time in boarding school, I have fond memories of Jayne. She was always cool, always smiling, and she still carries that smile with her to this day. She’s not one to rush her words, but she consistently injected enthusiasm and brought a positive energy into any room she entered. My wish for Jayne in the next decade is long life and good health. Maude The Joy of Enthusiasm One thing I love about Cuz Jayne is her caring nature. She always reaches out when she notices someone has a problem or is celebrating, which shows her genuine concern for others. A great memory with Jayne is when she passionately sang a song she loved even though she didn’t know all the lyrics. Too funny! Her enthusiasm and love for music are truly heartwarming. My wish for Jayne for the next decade is for her to experience joy, good health, a long life, and an increase in her faith. Akosua Nkwantabisa Monica Ansah-Sam (Williams) 51 The Birthday Journal
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