Today may feel like any other day...

but deep down, it's not

because today marks

another journey around the sun

for someone truly special

you

Do you remember...?

those little chats

the random questions

the unexpected calls

and all the smiles

that came with them?

From strangers to siblings

six years went by like magic

and through every season

you were there

lifting me up

even when you didn’t know it

So today...

let me say it loud

from the bottom of my heart

Happy 18th Birthday, Shakeera

you’re no longer underage haha

you’ve grown, blossomed

into someone amazing

This birthday...

I pray your burdens grow lighter

your silent struggles ease

your deepest wishes come true

and your heart be filled with joy

Don’t forget...

you’re free like a bird

ready to write your story

the real journey starts now

but don't be afraid

God’s got your back

and I’ve got your side

So smile today

laugh hard

cherish every second

and hold onto the memories

because this is your moment

and you deserve all the love

One last time...

Happy birthday, Shakeera

thank you for the friendship

and thank you for being you