hesitate to kick me off the phone when it’s time for you to watch your favorite TV shows, or pull out the “whatever” card when you know I am clearly winning our little tiffs. Your consistency, love, and humor make every call a cherished part of my day. 67. Thank you for sharing your daily words of inspiration with me. The biblical quotes, prayers, and gentle reminders keep me grounded and centered. They always seem to arrive at just the right moment, bringing calm, strength, and perspective to my day. 68. Thank you for the numerous forwarded videos — whether hilarious, christian or filled with words of wisdom— which you seem to share more and more these days. Honestly, I don’t always open them or read those exceedingly long messages, but I still give you a thumbs-up because I know you’ll call to tell me all about the content anyway! Your thoughtfulness, humor, and consistency always brighten my day. Keep them coming! 69. Thank you, Maa, for your boundless love and open heart. You have a rare gift for making everyone feel seen, cherished, and at home. To you, no one is ever a stranger, only another son or daughter waiting to be embraced. You have a way of turning strangers into family, no matter where you are. Through your example, you’ve taught me to love freely and generously, showing me that the truest joy in life is found in welcoming others with open arms and an open heart and that true friendship begins not with familiarity, but with kindness, sincerity, and the courage to reach out. 70. Thank you for expanding our family everywhere you go and for the everlasting connections I have formed as a result. Just so you know, I had to change my pick-up strategy frommeeting you at the arrivals hall with a bouquet of flowers, to waiting for you curbside with no flowers, to even setting off from home long 194 The Birthday Journal
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