A Birthday Blessing for Gilda Grace (41 Years)
(Born January 17, 1985)
Gilda Grace, our precious daughter—
today we pause, and with full hearts say:
we bless the day you were born;
a bright January morning, a heaven-touched day.
In your first cry, we heard a promise,
in your small hands, our world grew wide—
now we understand how high and deep we could love;
because you stretched our hearts from the inside.
you taught us how to love unconditionally;
not with lectures, but with life—
with your tenderness, your courage,
your patient strength in joy and in strife.
Your name itself tells a beautiful story:
Your name Gilda— from Gil’s daughter— is enriched by your middle name “Grace”;
and truly, “Grace” has followed you—
like sunlight always finding your face.
For through the years, through open doors
and closed ones too, through calm and storm—
we can say with grateful certainty:
God has been truly gracious to you.
You made us see what parents learn
when love becomes both shield and song:
You taught us that “sacrifice” is easy to do for so loved a person such as you.
We thank the Lord for all He placed in you—
and all He’s grown you into, year by year:
We thank God that He has blessed you with enormous talent, good health and knack for entrepreneurship;
you build, you lead, you dream, you persevere.
And who can measure your daily miracles?
Juggling 3 businesses in addition to raising 2 teenagers?
Truth is, you do it with grace and grit—
That makes you a super woman, and we mean it.
You’re a loving daughter—steady, kind,
with a heart that makes room for many:
You’re a loving daughter, caring and generous to your siblings, extended family and friends;
you give your presence, your help, your time—so freely.
You are home to your children in the best way:
safe place, strong place, laughter and truth—
Wonderful mother to Camden and Lyla;
you cover them with prayer, wisdom, and proof
that love can be both gentle and brave.
You carry thoughtfulness like a habit,
like something stitched into your days:
Thoughtful and generous to your nephews and nieces,
you bless them in countless quiet ways.
Most of all, we honor what anchors you—
your faith that holds when winds blow strong:
Faithful to God.
Your devotion shines, steady and warm,
a lighthouse love we’ve witnessed all along.
So on this 41st birthday, daughter of ours,
we speak blessings over your life anew:
May the Lord enlarge your peace,
and keep your steps sure and true.
May He multiply your joy,
protect your home, your businesses, your heart, your name;
May He bless your work with favor,
and keep your spirit bright with flame.
May God send angels in the ordinary,
wisdom in decisions small and big;
May He heal what needs healing,
and strengthen every tender rib.
May your hands keep building good things,
may your mind stay sharp and clear;
May your dreams remain God-shaped,
and your purpose deepen year by year.
And may your “Grace” keep overflowing—
into business, family, friendships, and prayer—
because you were born to bless this world,
and you prove it everywhere.
Happy 41st Birthday, Gilda Grace.
We love you more than words can say—
and with full hearts, we declare again:
we bless the day you were born.
Love,
Mom and Dad
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