was yours alone into something we could celebrate together, a moment forever etched in my heart. As we now celebrate your 80th birthday, I’m reminded once again of the depth of your heart. That same giving spirit still shines through — radiant, generous, and full of love. 52. Thank you for being my calm in the whirlwind of wedding preparations. Your support never wavered. Planning with me on every detail from afar, managing every decision with love, and even sacrificing your own plans so the wedding could be in Accra meant more to me than I can ever express. 53. Thank you for praying over my wedding and for securing my tiara with such pride, tears of joy, and heartfelt blessings. I will never forget the love and emotion in your eyes that day. It felt as if every prayer you had ever whispered for me had been answered in that single, unforgettable moment. Your presence and warm embrace radiated calm and love, giving me strength and peace as I prepared to step into a new chapter. That moment — your prayer, your blessing, your pride, your quiet power, your unwavering support of the marriage will forever remain etched in my heart. 54. Thank you, Maa, for inspiring me through your exemplary life, to be a devoted wife and a loving mother. I carry those lessons and character in my heart and strive to emulate in my own marriage. 55. Thank you, Maa, for guiding me through pregnancy with your gentle wisdom and for answering every SOS call when things became complicated. Your calm presence, comforting words, and unwavering tenderloving care carried me through uncertain moments, giving me strength when I felt weak, courage when I felt afraid, and peace when I felt overwhelmed — exactly what I so deeply needed. 56. Thank you for being there shortly after the moment I held my first child — your grandchild, Abi — in my arms. I remember waking you to say we were heading to the hospital (since she decided to make her grand entrance earlier than scheduled). Though we were anxious and hurried, in your gentle calmness you paused us to pray before Paa Kwasi and I set out. Your presence, your prayers, and your quiet guidance turned a moment of anxiety into one of peace and reassurance, a memory I will forever treasure. 57. Thank you for staying up late to help when I was exhausted and learning the ropes of motherhood. Your quiet presence through those sleepless nights — soothing Abi, and later Sean, offering comfort, and reassuring me when I doubted myself — was the lifeline 192 The Birthday Journal
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