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for my girl · june 28, 2026

Happy Birthday
my dearest Lyka

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Time alive

That's also

days
of making the world better
hours
of kindness given freely
minutes
of laughter, warmth, and heart
seconds
and counting, every one matters

A note

Someone very special

Lyka, today is the day that we celebrate the day that you arrived in this world. I am so happy that you were born, otherwise I wouldn't have known you hahahha. But today marks twenty-six years of laughter, kindness, and a heart that is always caring.

You have this rare kind of something around you, I don't know how to quite explain it. But I think it was also this that drew me to you when I first saw you that Saturday in the breakout session. You are this kind of person that notices and remembers the small things, who cares deeply for others, and who makes people feel comfortable. Even with nature and animals that caring, and thoughtfulness of you is still seen, and that says a lot.

Thank you for being the person who shows up, who is always there to listen to me talk and talk, who makes my ordinary days feel like something worth remembering, who makes every day special when I am able to talk with you! You really deserve all the love and attention today and a whole year as beautiful, warm, and lovely as you are!

You deserve the BEST!!!

With love,  Forever always,
Yours

P.S.
I wrote more in your card

In a word

Lyka is
kind
radiant
loving
brave
the only ONE
gentle
a monkey
loved
bright
warmth
patient
magic
rare
home
everything

but also

The person who reaches out at the right moment
makes everyone feel like they're the most important person in the room
The kind who is content wherever they are
Remembers the small things - birthdays, favorite colors, likes and dislikes
Someone I will never ever forget
hard to describe. impossible to forget.
You are always in my thoughts

— an incomplete list

Your name

What Lyka means to me

L
Light in every room that you walk into. You somehow bring this warmth and brightness that lights up wherever you go. I know I am not the only one who has seen it. You bring this positive vibes and happiness wherever you go.
Y
You always seem to know how to include people and make them feel seen. You just do it so naturally. I saw it especially when you interacted with the children in Agbalite, and making them all feel included, even when we're with Marissa.
K
Kindness that runs very deep. You do not have that surface level, that's just for show, but the real deal, that stays even when you're not there. Something that people will always remember, especially me.
A
Always there when it matters most. You're the kind of person that is very rare to find. Someone who somehow is there at the right time. In a comforting word, a kind action, a soft smile, or a needed laugh. You somehow know what to do or say and it just seems to fit so perfectly!

For you

Animals that remind me of you

My favorite monkey, or huma-monkey as you would say xD. What can I say more, but I am just in awe of you, and how you somehow combine all these amazing characteristics and are wrapped up in one amazing person! I just can't stop thanking our God for you!

In bloom

Flowers that remind me of you

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These are just a tiny tiny sample of the many flowers that represent you, and what I have seen in you! They show a few, of the many characteristics that you display. So whenever there are times you get discouraged, just remember the flowers and how they bloom and brighten other people's lives even in the "not-so-easy" times. You have also been like these flowers in my life, in brightening it up, and adding so much more color to my life, and just making it so much better!

As the pink carnation represents, I will NEVER forget you, my Lyka!

For you

Build your bouquet

Tap a bloom to add it. Fill a vase full of your favorites — hand-tied, just for you.

the garden

an empty vase,
waiting for you

 

A little surprise

Scratch to reveal

Drag your finger across the card below.

a secret for you

You matter so much,
Lyka.

There are so many people that are glad you were born, me especially! You have been a blessing to so many people.

Because what would life be like without you? I'm so grateful that God brought you into my life.

Here's to a very bright 26th year! ♡

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Wishes

Things I hope for you

01Quiet and peaceful mornings that refresh your days
02The kind of laughter that's from the inner soul
03Sunlight through the windows at just the right angles
04Animals that stay close to you all the time
05Plants and flowers that will brighten your days
06A year that surprises you in the best way
07More time together (♡‿♡)

Lyson's World

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big adventures

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Our verses

Verses that carry us

May 5

I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalms 34:4
May 6

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Mark 11:24
May 7

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Isaiah 26:3
May 8

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28
May 9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9
May 10

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16
May 11

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11
May 12

Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Psalm 62:8
May 13

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

John 16:33
May 14

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

Proverbs 19:21
May 15

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

James 1:5
May 16

Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalms 37:4
May 17

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Matthew 6:33
May 18

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31
May 19

My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.

Psalms 121:2–3
May 20

Let all that you do be done in love.

1 Corinthians 16:14
May 21

For nothing will be impossible with God.

Luke 1:37
May 22

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.

Isaiah 12:2
May 23

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Proverbs 30:5
May 24

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

2 Timothy 1:7
May 25

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9
May 26

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.

Philippians 1:3
May 27

And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.

Psalms 50:15
May 28

Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Matthew 6:34
May 29

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Isaiah 41:10
May 30

Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

Psalms 46:10
May 31

Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.

Isaiah 65:24
June 1

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13
June 2

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

2 Timothy 1:7
June 3

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6
June 4

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psalms 119:105
June 5

The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.

Exodus 14:14
June 6

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

James 4:7
June 7

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:8
June 8

I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Psalms 119:11
June 16

Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

Psalms 124:8
June 17

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
June 18

And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us.

1 John 5:14
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there's a little card waiting,
the news of the day you arrived,
& something silly for the days you
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