A letter from Feb 22, 2026

Dear Sheila, First off, happy happiest 30th birthday 🎊!!! We're finally here. Eight years ago, I could have sworn you didn't think you'd make it this far; five years ago, with a little hope, still, ypu didn't think you'd make it this far; two years ago too, you almost threw in the towel again, but you didn't, you dusted your self up and kept going. Proud is an understatement, I am super hyped for you! You didn't give up, on yourself, on your goals, on your ambitions, on your life and your future self, me. As we celebrate your golden 30 today, always remember that the best may have happened, but greater is yet to come, with each day, it really does get better. So do take it one day at a time, feel the grass beneath your feet, feel the air in your lungs, live, laugh and love alittle more, and alittle deeper. Don't be afraid to speak up, but also, let every word you speak be lined with kindness. Forgive your past, we're 30! It's a reset, a reset to do better because we know better ; a reset to seek deeper because shallow is boring; a reset to work smarter because harder is mentally exhausting; a reset to invest wiser because you're smarter than then, a reset to build a life you love, because you really do know better. We look onto your future with gratitude, because the 20's came with deep seeking, the 30's have come with clarity. Clarity in purpose, in passion, in career, in love, in friendship, in community, but most of all, in family. I love you, and I can't wait to see what you accomplish! But in everything you do, I hope you are happy! Happy birthday my love ❤️ Xx