Cheers, to the many years that you have spent on this earth. I am sure that each day has been an adventure, some days we are challenged with changing winds or the shifting of dirt but we manage to survive. I have not known you for long nor do I know your whole story but I always hear wonderful words about you, seemingly unable to slip out of the lips of the people who have met you. “She’s so sweet,” or “Her faith is admirable,” or “Her voice is wonderful,” or “She’s an artist.” These are only few of the many words I am sure you are. Quiet like the soft breeze on a summer night I find you something of a peaceful beacon in my world. I can depend on your kindness and sweetness to exist in such harsh reality and I can’t tell you how much the world needs individuals with souls such as yours. I hope you always remember how uniquely important you are to the people who love you, the people who are truly inspired by you. There is a simple serenity in your presence that not many have. So on this day, the one after your birthday, I hope that you can read this and remember it for your next 18 years and all the ones after it.