Are you celebrating your 80th birthday and want to show your gratitude to the people who celebrated with you? In this article, we’ve compiled a variety of sample thank you greetings to send to your birthday guests. Make the moment unforgettable with a warm and heartfelt message!

80th birthday greeting thank you from the author

I don’t think there’s anyone who hasn’t been sick in their life. We all face trials, big and small, but my family has always been there for me every step of the way. From a small cut on my hand to the excruciating pain of a major surgery, my family has been there for me every step of the way. When I’m sick, I seek my mother’s touch; when I’m facing a challenge, I seek my father’s advice; and when I’m hurting in the world, I have the comfort and strength of my siblings. Perhaps my family has been the most important support I’ve ever had in my life, and I’m grateful to them for showing me the warmth of the world.
How foolish we are to not realize the value of their presence when they’re around, only to realize its true meaning when they’re not, and even though we can only appreciate its weight and meaning now that the years have passed, we often regret the moments we can’t get back.
How many times in our lives do we eat a meal, and how many of those meals are around a table with our loved ones? Most of us spend a lot of time eating at home with our families from a young age, but I was a very busy person. In the mornings, I’d rather sleep in than take a few extra minutes, my lunches were often rushed at work, and I didn’t get to sit down with my family until dinner.
It took me a lot of time to realize that mealtime isn’t just about filling my stomach, it’s a precious moment of family togetherness, and when you realize the love that goes into a meal prepared by your family, the smell of the food, and the comfort of the conversations around the table, you can’t help but feel grateful and wistful.
If you’re lucky enough to have dinner with your family tonight, I hope you take the time to savor it and realize how precious and valuable it is. Sitting down at the table with your family is one of the most precious things in life. Looking back, I realize that I have often missed opportunities to be with my family because I was too busy to be with them, and those regrets have shaped me into the person I am today.
I regret that my parents aren’t here with me today. I’ve grown past the age where they were raising me. I remember the days when my parents worked hard and cooked every meal for me. As I remember the smell of that aroma and the love that went into it, I realize that I want to pass on the importance of that meal to my children someday.
I remember what my son said to me one day. “I think a lot about my dad when I look at his back. I’ve always followed him in the front, but now he comes to me in the back, a little bit smaller, and makes me reflect.” When I heard that, my heart ached. I remembered the immature me who didn’t understand the love of my parents while raising my own children, and I felt a strange feeling when I thought that my children would feel this way one day.
When I look back on it now, I realize that those were the happiest days of my life. Maybe I didn’t realize it at the time, but I realize now that those moments at my parents’ table, laughing and talking together, were the most precious moments. Maybe happiness is something that’s hard to recognize when it’s right in front of you, and it’s only when you look back on it that you realize what it means.
I hope that’s the same for my children. Today, as I say thank you to my parents, I miss them when they’re not with me, and I vow to be a good parent to my family.

80th birthday greetings to thank yourself

They say you sleep less as you get older, and while in my younger days I often woke up wishing for just a few more minutes of sleep, now I have more waking hours. I’ve learned to take my time with each day, and instead of sleeping, I look for the little joys. When I mentioned this to a friend, he shared his “three-step secret to a good night’s sleep”: trying to avoid naps, not drinking coffee in the evening, and finally, turning to the pages of the Three Kingdoms to calm his mind with stories of warriors. Isn’t it funny that the Three Kingdoms is his sleeping pill?
There are many changes that come with growing older. It used to be strange and uncomfortable, but now I just accept it as a part of life. I’ve come to accept that I can’t stay young forever, that I can’t defy the years, and I’m at peace with that. There are little realizations that only come with age.
These days, I meditate at the end of the day. Sitting in silence and reflecting on the time that has passed is invaluable, and as I reflect on the day’s events, my mind calms down and I drift off to sleep. It’s a good habit that I’ve only discovered at this age, but I wish I had known about meditation when I was younger.
It’s these simple pleasures that keep me going through the day. Today, I am deeply grateful to my children for giving me this opportunity. There are many things in this world that money can’t buy, and it’s not the wealth that brings me happiness, but the warmth of their hearts and their care for each other. Today, at this moment, I feel like the richest man in the world.
Thank you, all of you, for being here, from the bottom of my heart.

80th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you
Hello, on behalf of my family, I would like to wish my grandfather a very happy 80th birthday.
We all remember being praised by our teachers as children and being proud of them, and like those teachers, my grandfather was a living example who taught me life. He was a living example who taught me how to live. He would always say to his underachieving grandchildren, “You’re doing great,” and “You can do better.” His words of encouragement meant a lot to me, and helped me get through the tough times.
The minds of 20-somethings are always anxious and impatient, and the words of a true adult are invaluable. Without the encouragement and support from my grandfather, I would not have grown into the person I am today. His words instilled confidence and courage in me, and they made me feel like I could do anything. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude.
Grandpa, I wish you a very happy 80th birthday. I hope you live a long and healthy life, and continue to be a pillar of strength for our family. You always brighten my life, Grandpa, and I thank you and love you from the bottom of my heart.

80th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank You

Hello, I am so grateful and happy to be here with you today. On behalf of my family, I would like to wish my grandfather a very happy 80th birthday, and on behalf of my family, I would like to express my gratitude and respect.
We all have memories of being praised and made proud by a teacher when we were younger, and I know I do. For me, that teacher was my grandfather. From a young age, he was generous with his words, “You’re doing a good job,” and “You can do better,” and those words pushed me to be a better person. Each and every one of his words has been an encouragement and a great support to me.
My grandfather has always been more than just a family member to me, he has always been a life mentor and an adult I look up to, and I have learned and realized so much from his deep life experience. His life, from his youth to his hardships, is a living history for me, and I have always followed in his footsteps and learned from him.
There are so many things I’ve learned from him since I was a child that I can’t even begin to put it all into words now, but his words and encouragement have always given me great comfort and courage. His words of “good job” or “you’re on the right track” have always been a great support to me, even when I was lacking, and have instilled a deep sense of confidence in me. His warm words gave me the courage to face the world, and they have given me the strength to keep going and not give up no matter what challenges I face in the future.
Whenever I needed to make a big decision in my life, my grandfather always gave me important advice. Whenever I had a hard time making a decision, I would think of his warm and wise words and take one step at a time. His words were like a beacon in the night, and with that beacon, I was able to look ahead without fear.
I’d like to take this opportunity today to say thank you. Thank you, Grandpa, for being such a huge part of my family and my life. Your love and encouragement have been a blessing to our entire family and will be a lasting legacy for years to come. I hope that you will continue to be by our side for many more years to come, as you have always been.
Grandpa, I would like to wish you a very happy 80th birthday and once again express my deepest gratitude. You always brighten my life, Grandpa, and I thank you and love you from the bottom of my heart.

80th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank You

It’s probably a sign of getting older when you find yourself longing for a place you’ve longed to leave. There was a time in my youth when my hometown seemed so stuffy and boring, and even the sound of the ocean, the smell of the sea, and the sound of the boats seemed somehow old and tired. I wanted to start a new life in Seoul, and only in Seoul.
But now, whenever I think of it, there are faces that come to mind one by one. I feel a tingling sensation in my heart as I watch the people I miss leave one by one and see the changes in my hometown. At first, it’s just nostalgia, but over time, even the hurtful memories turn into beautiful memories, and I can’t help but smile fondly at the place that has become my heart’s home.
Whenever I get together with my friends, we always reminisce and laugh about the past – the mischievous anecdotes of our childhood, the moments of innocent love and friendship, and even the embarrassing memories that we want to hide. We were so simple and passionate back then, and we shared our hearts with each other.
There are also painful memories of war scars and poverty. When we talk about the hard times we’ve endured, there’s a pain that you can feel without saying anything, and you don’t say anything because you know the scars that are deep in each other’s hearts. But because we have those memories, it’s comforting to know that we were there then and we are here now. Life feels warmer because we have these friends with whom we can share a past time and space.
The images of my hometown in my photo albums bring me great comfort. The fields and trees I played in as a child, the aunts and uncles in my hometown, and the scenery of my hometown are still there, and the warmth of the people in the photos makes them come alive, and when I close my eyes, I can see them, and it brings me great comfort. Even though I can only see it in photographs, the scent of my hometown and the warmth of the people are deeply embedded in them, and I feel an unfamiliar sense of nostalgia.
The faded objects, rustic landscapes, and breathtakingly beautiful scenery of my hometown are etched in my mind. I always long to revisit them, even if they don’t have trendy restaurants or tourist attractions. It was a place I used to feel bored and stifled, but the more I left, the more I missed it.
If there ever comes a day when Korea is reunified, I would love to go back there with my family. How happy I would be to walk around my hometown with my grandchildren and share stories of my childhood. I hope that we can walk together through the places where my life was marked and share fond memories.
Thank you to my family and friends who have been with me through it all, and to all of you who have shared this moment with me.

80th birthday greetings from the family

So many of my friends have taken time out of their day to be here. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. As I sit here on my 80th birthday, I am reminded of how many important people are in my life. My heart is full and I am deeply grateful to all of you.
When we were busy, our connections were fleeting, but now that I’m older and have more time, when I go to a nice place or see good food, my friends are the first thing that comes to mind. Looking back, I realize that the real treasures in my life are people like you. I’m reminded that money and fame are fleeting, but it’s people like you who stick with you to the end that are the greatest blessings.
As a child, I remember reading Anne’s diary and realizing the importance of friends. In the midst of her loneliness, Anne found comfort in talking to her imaginary friend, Kitty, and it made me realize that it’s hard to be truly happy without friends. I think it was then that I realized that the most important thing in life is having friends who stick by you.
Nowadays, we don’t have the opportunity to meet as many people as we used to, but the conversations and exchanges I have with my healthy friends are still a great source of energy in my life. It makes me want to live harder, and it makes me want to work out harder.
So once again, I am deeply grateful to all of you for joining me at my feast, and I hope you are all in good health and will continue to be with me for many years to come.

80th birthday greetings and thanks

‘It’s not happening,’ I thought to myself.
I was on my way home from a walk. It was a breezy, cool evening, and I wondered if the wind had dulled my ears for a moment. I must have heard wrong, I thought, and before I could ask, it was back to me again.
“It’s my aunt.
I thought he was making fun of me for being an old lady. I thought he was making fun of me because I’m my husband, not someone to make fun of once or twice.
‘Why am I your auntie?’
I asked him, and he answered like a man possessed.
‘Then who are you.’
From then on, a wave of confusion washed over me. That night, I couldn’t sleep at all, and when I did, it wasn’t a deep sleep, and I kept waking up to look at my husband’s face as he slept next to me. “What’s going on?” was the question that kept running through my mind.
He wasn’t getting any worse, but he wasn’t getting any better either, and that made me sad. Sometimes he’d call me an idiot, sometimes he’d lose his temper out of nowhere. It made me think about the impermanence of age and illness, and it broke my heart to see my once strong and unwavering husband crumble. They say that married couples look alike, but I wondered if I looked enough like my mother-in-law to confuse him.
Maybe it wasn’t the way I looked, but the fact that I was the only old person in the house. But whatever it is, the fact that I’ve become like a mother figure to my husband is perhaps a symbol of how long we’ve been together, which is sometimes bittersweet, but when I think about it, it’s also a reflection of our own history.
I never thought that going through dementia would become our story, not just someone else’s, but our story, and I never thought it would actually happen to us. Where does my husband go during those minutes and hours when he loses his memory? Maybe it’s in the distant past, when we weren’t even married, when everything was a dream, when we were children, being pampered by our mothers-in-law.
We got married when we were in our twenties, which means we’ve been together for nearly six decades. I wonder what it would be like for the husband of my youth to know that such an old woman is his wife? Maybe my husband is a young man who has forgotten the years he has grown old with me.
It’s not unreasonable to think that he would be the most surprised whenever he regains his senses, and it would be the most heartbreaking for him to look at me with a blank stare and see his once-strong self in such a mess. There’s no mother to complain to, no wife with red eyes. Every time he does, he loses his temper with no one to blame but himself. Perhaps it’s because my pride is so bruised, but my heart feels heavy and sad whenever I see my husband confused.
But anyway, as I stand here in front of you today, all the honor goes to my husband. It’s from the bottom of my heart that I’ve stood by your side all these years, and that I hope we can grow old together for many more years to come. May you be strong, and may you be with me for a long, long time.
In closing, I would like to thank all of you for being here and for being with us. You are the reason my wife and I are here today. Thank you.

80th Birthday Greeting Family Representative Thank you

Everyone, thank you so much for joining us today.
Exercise, for some it’s like a chore to put off, but for me it’s become an important part of my life. When I was younger, it wasn’t easy for me to start exercising, but as I got older, I started to think about my body more and more. I would always say to myself, “I need to work out,” but I would keep putting it off because of small and trivial excuses.
We usually only think about exercise when we feel uncomfortable or unhealthy. But these days, I’m finding that exercise isn’t just about health, it’s also about enjoyment and revitalizing my life. When I train for a marathon, I sometimes feel tired and limited, but the sense of accomplishment I get from overcoming them gives me great energy and confidence in my life.
As a child, I remember spending the night with my sister in the fear of war, and a lot has happened since then, and I’ve lived through both the highs and lows of my country. I never imagined then that at the age of 80, I would be able to host a feast and tell my story in front of my loved ones. I’ve had my ups and downs, but now I’m taking care of my health and finding the small joys in life.
Now that I’m living well beyond the age of my parents, I sometimes think back to their poverty and feel sorry for myself because I feel like I’m enjoying luxuries they didn’t have. But I try to live a healthier and more cheerful life. Because I want to be the same joyful and dignified parent I want my children to have.
Thank you again for wishing me a happy 80th birthday today, and may you always be healthy and happy. With gratitude.

80th Birthday Greetings

hello. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my family and friends for joining me today. As the seasons change and the leaves fall, it’s so meaningful to make new memories with you.
‘Tis the season to walk. While we’ve been stuck in the gray concrete of a dreary city, the world has been turning and the seasons have been changing. Each day that passes, I feel a sense of bittersweetness as we inch closer to winter, much like the end of a vacation and the realization that we have to get ready to go back to work. But that’s the way it is with every season, with the bittersweetness and joy that each brings.
Recently, my spouse and I were out for a walk, and we found a great trail. It’s a quiet forest path that has become a treasured space that offers small changes every day. The flowers and lush foliage greet us from morning to evening, and it’s beautiful to see the small changes. In the morning, I wake up to find that yesterday’s leaves have been replaced by new ones overnight, and the trees are changing colors, making each day feel new. I love the world so much that I love to photograph its beauty and come home to study it again. Nature teaches us something new every day, and it seems to fill in the gaps in my knowledge.
It’s also amazing to see how the rich scent of flowers attracts bees and butterflies, creating a little festival. My newfound interest in plants has led me to make new friends, and my days are filled with learning from nature and friendship with others. I feel like I’m walking side by side on a quiet forest path, unraveling the stories behind the flowers and trees, and the scent of the trees penetrates deep into my heart, and I wonder if this is what happiness is all about.
As we get older, we seem to lose our gadgets and knowledge, but we gain curiosity and wisdom about nature. The time I spend learning in nature, along with my new hobbies, is a great comfort to me. As I grow older and have to let go of one thing after another, it’s comforting to have a hobby that brings me a little joy.
To all of you who have joined us, I am so touched that you have taken the time to do so. Your warm support and love makes me even more grateful and happy, and I will continue to live my life simply and humbly.
Thank you to all of you, and I sincerely hope that you will always be healthy and happy. With gratitude.

80th birthday greetings from the family

When Mark Twain finished writing his final work, “Autobiography,” he is said to have said, “I have no reason to remain in the world. When he had finished writing all the stories he wanted to tell, his life must have felt free. He had lived a life of frugality and abundance, with no regrets or fears tugging at his collar at the last moment.
It made me think about whether or not I’m ready to draw the curtain and let go, and it made me realize how precious my remaining time is. The longer I live, the more I realize that there are so many things to be grateful for in the world, and that I should be more grateful for the connections I’ve made.
There are so many reasons to stay in the world, but there have been many times when I’ve been tormented by the lack of time I’ve been given. There have been times when I’ve worried about collapsing in the middle of the street and dying, and there have been times when I’ve been gripped by the fear of having to spend months with death hanging over my head. Now that I’m older, I’ve realized that I don’t have to think about it as much. After the deaths of one or two people around me, I’ve started to think more seriously about life and death, and realize how precious every moment is.
I was actually afraid of death for a long time. The more I learned about death, the more reasons I had to fear it. It’s been more than 20 years since I put my thoughts about death in a sturdy box, buried it somewhere I couldn’t easily find it. When I talk to friends, the subject of death often comes up. It’s like I’ve dug up that box I’ve buried so deeply, and I’m holding it out in front of me.
You thought it would be a dull black box, but as you talk about it, you start to see more and more bright colors. You open the lid and you think something scary and terrifying is going to jump out, but then you look inside and there’s just a small, pretty mirror.
When I look at myself in that mirror, I think, “This is my life. This is my life, both in death and in life. I’m no longer afraid, but rather grateful for every moment. I’m grateful for my life, and I’m grateful for everyone who surrounds me. I’m grateful for the time I have left to live and serve in harmony with my surroundings.
I am deeply grateful to have this opportunity today to say thank you for all the love I have received. I hope to use the rest of my time to give back to those who have trusted me with their hearts, and to be a small part of each other’s lives.
Thank you all for your support.

80th birthday greetings from my family

I’ve thought deeply about death before, not that I’ve reached any kind of epiphany, but there have been times when I’ve gone through turbulent times and felt that my life has been a bit futile and empty. I’ve even asked myself what I was clinging to life for, but there’s only one reason I’ve been so eager to live through so many deaths: my family.
We all face death. If it’s inevitable, we need the courage and wisdom to face it head on, and the humility to accept it. And we don’t need to fear it, because it happens to everyone, not just to us. Isn’t growth and decay just a natural process? I’m trying to move away from this notion and live in gratitude and hope, because the less we dwell on it, the better, especially when we’re older, sicker, or battling a disease.
Fall feels unusually long this year. The trees outside my window are bowing low, shedding their leaves to the ground, and the cold winds are rushing in to hasten winter. But even when the last leaf falls, I will never be discouraged. A person who lives in gratitude that my family is still alive and well, despite all the events and accidents, may be the richest person in the world.
I’m here today to clink glasses in anticipation of good days ahead. The most frequent mantra in my family is, “I hope you’re okay!” And I am truly thankful for that. I hope that my family is healthy and that my granddaughter will grow up to be a good girl. Just as the darkness is quickly dispelled with the coming of the dawn, I firmly believe that the embers of hope left in my life will bring us all better days.
With gratitude.

80th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Acknowledgments

‘He’s the FM, so you have to do it right.’
The moment I heard this, I smiled for a moment, but as I stepped out of the bathroom and washed my hands, the question came to my mind: ‘What is the difference between an AM person and an FM person?’ After all, it means a person who lives by the book, a person who is upright, a person who is right. Perhaps it is the expression of those who think of me as such, but the roots of that character were planted by my parents, who have been my greatest teachers and role models in life.
One of my juniors at work told me that whenever he introduces me to someone, the first thing he says is, “You were my gunner.” I think the reason why they trust me and follow me is because they see in me a set of standards and principles, and these are all valuable values that I inherited from my parents, and I probably picked them up naturally without even realizing it.
I grew up watching my parents’ behaviors and habits from a young age, and the way I remember them has always been a model. Even when they retired and moved to the country, their lifestyle never changed. Even in the smallest details of their lives, they were always straightforward and honest. When I visited them one day on an unplanned visit, I saw how organized they were, not a speck of dust on the table, not a single cluttered item, and I saw a cross-section of them living right. It was more than just neatness, it was a serious approach to life and a principle they lived by.
The last three years or so of my life have been so hectic, I’ve had to move by the minute, and my days seem to go by without stopping for a single moment. The feeling of being rushed has gripped me, and I guess I’ve become a slave to the clock. The days flew by, and although I didn’t realize it, everyone around me was talking about how I needed to free myself from time a little bit. Before I knew it, I had turned into someone who lived by a cue sheet of minutes and seconds.
Then one day, I got a phone call from my parents, and I realized that something was wrong, and they said, “Don’t let time trap you. I don’t want you to be foolish enough to live in time. In the beginning there was nothing but time, but how much have you thrown away to keep it in a clock. I want you to be free from time.’ Those words were a wake-up call for me, who had been too busy to even call my parents to say hello.
It also reminded me of how I used to sleep in on holidays because I was tired, and how I neglected the happiness that was so close to me, when the most important thing to me was my family, who were the ones who made me the person I am today.
These days, we’re inundated with stories about mentors and role models. People are looking for someone to guide them through life, but my mentors, my compass, have always been my parents. Today, I join you in wishing my parents a very happy 80th birthday and expressing my gratitude.
I know that the teachings and wisdom they have given me will always guide me in my life. Once again, I would like to thank my parents from the bottom of my heart and wish them many more years of good health.

80th birthday greetings from the family

On behalf of my family and friends, I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to all of you who are here to celebrate my 80th birthday.
I remember going to a friend’s house one day and seeing a cordless phone from Vattel for the first time. It was a shock to me that I could make a call without a wire. It’s a small thing now, but I can still see my eyes widening in wonder at the time. I can see myself asking my friends over and over again if I could make calls outside if I had a cordless phone in my hand.
Since then, technology has continued to evolve with beepers, cell phones, and more, but in my mind, that first cordless phone was the true start of the wireless era. Then recently, I saw something that brought back memories. A friend of mine was wearing an iPhone case that looked clunky, like an old cordless phone. It looked uncomfortable, but somehow it was fun and new. Another friend who saw it asked, “Why would you wear something like that?” and I half-agreed and thought it was cool.
And then I wanted to keep up with the younger generation, so I called my granddaughter and said, “Grandpa wants to try the latest gadgets, like the iPhone.” She thought I was young at heart, and she loved it, and a little while later, thanks to her, I had an iPhone in my hands. It’s amazing to me to have this little device in my hands now, a device that can do so much more than I could have done back then.
The world has changed so much. Wires became wireless, beepers came out, cell phones became big walkie-talkies, and then we got smaller and smarter, and now we have this little device that allows us to stay in touch with our grandchildren, take pictures, listen to music, wherever we are, and that was unimaginable back then.
I am grateful and excited to be able to see and experience all of these changes and developments firsthand, along with all of you sitting here today. I believe that the country I love will continue to develop even further in the years to come. With a mindset to never stop learning and taking on new challenges, even at the age of 80, I will continue to enjoy new technologies and youthful sensibilities.
Once again, I would like to wish you all a very happy 80th birthday and thank you for being with me. Please continue to give me and my family your support and encouragement, and I wish you all good health and happiness. With gratitude.

80th birthday thank you message

“Are we victims or perpetrators?
Two friends who had lived through the war were asking each other, one day when the sun was shining strongly. As is often the case with older people, the conversation led to the past, and in that past there were always stories of war, stories so vivid that they are still recounted to this day. The answer to this question is still hard to know.
For us, war was not a matter of winning or losing; we had to survive, and in order to survive, we had to feed our hungry stomachs. War was not a goal, it was a reality that we had to live with. It had nothing to do with our will to be on the other side of the battlefield; it was a choice to survive.
The wounds created by war don’t simply fade with time, and it seemed that we, who were both perpetrators and victims on the battlefield, had become just another victim, plagued by guilt and helplessness, even after the war was over. Perhaps that’s why, after all these years, those days are still so often on our lips.
Back then, we had to endure each day without finding the reason for the war, without finding the meaning of the war. We lost our families, we grieved, and the war ended with nothing but scars and emptiness in our hearts. Even though the memories are now history stuffed into middle school students’ history books, they still leave an indelible mark on our hearts: longing, pain, and an attachment to Korea that has remained ingrained in the rest of our lives even after the war.
Now that I think about it, the growth of Korea is like my own growth. Who could have imagined that Korea would be transformed from the ruins of war into the tall buildings and world-facing cities that it is today? We who survived the hardships of those days are proud and happy to see the progress that Korea has made. It is our sincere hope that Korea will develop further and that our children will grow up in this country.
I am deeply grateful that so many of you are here today, and I am deeply grateful that you are here today, not in the old days, but in this hour.

80th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you

Starting a business, what an exciting word.
Especially for young people, starting a business is like the cry of a newborn child. It’s a path with infinite possibilities and perhaps even vague fears, but it’s the heart of a young person who can turn even those fears into great courage, and that’s what makes my heart soar.
Today’s protagonist, Mr. ○○○, has always loved challenges. He still says that when he hears about youth entrepreneurship, it makes him feel like a sailor leaving the harbor, and I remember the time when that passion was fully transmitted to me. When I first told him that I wanted to start my own business, he chuckled and said, “You’re a big thinker.
“I hope you will shake up Korea with your big ideas.”
He then handed me a copy of his entrepreneurial diary from his youth.
It was full of challenges and ambition. The recklessly youthful sentences, the pages filled with aspirations and dreams to take on the world, stirred my heart as they unfolded before my eyes. As I read them, I thought to myself, “Am I really this full of dreams and passion?” The strength I felt in every word, from the perfect planning and simulation to the thorough preparation for success and failure, reassured me.
He was never afraid of challenges, and I remember him always saying, “Without challenges, the meaning of life would fade away.” The diary reminded me of my dreams as a young man, and I vowed to take on bigger challenges in the future.
It hasn’t always been easy, as I’ve faced many obstacles along the way, and sometimes I’ve felt exhausted, overwhelmed, and ready to give up. But whenever I’ve been in a tough spot, I’ve been able to turn to Mr. ○○○ and listen to his words, and I’ve been able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. He’s always reminded me of the value of challenges and emphasized that even failure is part of learning.
“A failure or two is just a step on the way to success. There’s always a reason for failure, and if you can find it and get past it, the next success will mean more.”
I can’t tell you how much those words meant to me.
Looking back, Mr. ○○○ has been a guiding light in my life, a mentor who has always been there for me. Whenever you tell me to try and achieve the results I want, it’s great, but don’t get discouraged when I fail, I can feel your philosophy. Your advice to never be afraid to try again has become my greatest asset today.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to you, Mr. ○○○, for your lifetime of teaching and example, and I hope that you will continue to be healthy and continue to guide many people in their lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

80th Birthday Greetings Speaker Acknowledgements

Good afternoon, success, which is everyone’s dream, is not an easy journey. Most successful people have faced challenges and worked hard to overcome them, especially during the times when success was more difficult. The aspirations were even more urgent because everyone had to succeed in difficult circumstances to escape poverty.
Our hero, who would have celebrated his 80th birthday today, took advantage of the opportunities he was given and had the determination to make bold investments when the time was right. Our lives are better today because of this first generation of entrepreneurs. We are all grateful and blessed for their efforts in revitalizing the economy and laying the foundation of our country.
Now, we have the opportunity to rewrite the glorious industrial history of the first generation. As the world is facing a difficult situation due to the global economic crisis, especially the United States and Europe, the center of the world economy, we are facing an important moment of choice.
These days, many worries and thoughts come to mind, and the person I want to ask for advice is none other than Mr. ○○○. “Their crisis is our crisis. But how we overcome them will determine the outcome. If we miss this opportunity, we may lose the chance to become the center of the world. What we need beyond survival is a willingness to invest and pioneer the path less traveled.” His words have always been an inspiration to me. They are precious words of wisdom and encouragement that can only come from someone who has been there and overcome difficult times.
I would like to extend my sincere congratulations on your 80th birthday. Your 80th birthday means you are a big man in society and a big man in our company. I hope you stay healthy and continue to teach us many things.
“Once a time has passed, it never comes again. There’s no point in regretting after the fact. It is wisdom not to create regrets.” I will live my life with these words you always emphasized in mind.
Thank you.

80th birthday greetings from the family

Good afternoon, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for joining us today. It is because of your warmth and care that I am able to stand in front of my family, friends, and neighbors to express my gratitude on this momentous occasion of my 80th birthday. When I was younger, there were so many things to do and people to meet in the world that I was so busy that I lost track of time, but as I got older, those busy days became fewer and fewer, and I spent more and more time alone.
They say that depression comes with age, and while I didn’t easily understand this feeling at first, it’s something I’ve been feeling lately. When you find yourself withdrawing from your social life and realizing that your physical health isn’t what it used to be, loneliness suddenly sets in. It’s harder to find the friends you used to take for granted, and as your finances allow you to do fewer things, life can feel like a pile of small regrets.
I’m usually a happy-go-lucky person, but there are times when I feel an inexplicable sense of depression. Maybe it’s not an isolated feeling, but a natural part of growing older that we all go through. Maybe it’s the psychological pressure of being away from your family, feeling lonely at times, and juggling your own expectations with those of others.
They say that if you don’t deal with these feelings, they can turn into a disease called depression, so I try to find my own outlet whenever I feel down. When I was talking to a friend of mine, she once told me that she wished she had a way to make herself feel better. I’m the kind of person who gets pleasure from meeting people, so I thought that getting out more often and making new connections would be a way to help me feel less depressed.
I found out about the volunteer programs run by the borough, and one of them was a kimchi making event for the elderly living alone, so I took the plunge and joined. At first, I was an assistant, but I learned a lot from talking to people and seeing their smiling faces as we made kimchi together. It made me feel good to be able to help someone, and I was proud that I’m still healthy enough to participate in activities like this. I realized that the reward and joy I get from volunteering is priceless.
They say that the older you get, the more intuition you have in your heart, and sometimes darker feelings creep in, which makes you more cautious and alert to the little things in life, but for me, it was volunteering that helped me to control this cautiousness. Being able to bring a little joy to someone’s life and being able to help them is a natural way to relieve the depression I feel.
Perhaps this is what Mencius was referring to when he talked about compassion: the ability to feel someone’s difficulty or pain as if it were your own. So while I was volunteering, I found myself getting joy from others, and my heart was filled. It makes me realize how lucky we are to have the ability to empathize. Just as a child’s innocent smile makes you smile, volunteering has done the same for me, and I will continue to strive to live a life of empathy and help others with a more mature heart.
Finally, I would like to thank you all again for being here today. With you, the rest of my life will be filled with warm memories. Thank you all so much for being here, and I hope you have a great time.

80th birthday greetings from a family member

“Grandpa, I’ve made a cafe. We’ll talk in our cafe from now on, and I’ll put lots of pictures of us on it.”
“Okay, okay. Thank you.”
After I hung up the phone, I thought.
I said, “Okay,” and I hung up the phone, but I was like, “What does he mean by ‘cafe’?” Is he talking about a coffee shop, is he talking about putting pictures up in a coffee shop, is he starting some kind of business.
So I called my grandson, Abby.
“He’s putting up a website on the Internet. I guess the kids want to keep in touch with Grandpa, who’s so far away, and they think that because they’re on the computer, everyone else knows how to use it.”
The world has changed a lot.
For me, it seems like yesterday that I lived through the Korean War.
I had friends who lost their parents and siblings in that war and were thrown out into the world alone.
I feel like it’s a miracle that I made it through that mess alive, watched my parents die, and lived to this age.
The country I crossed over to has come a long way since then.
Sometimes I walk down the street and wonder if this is my country.
When I think about how we have made such a remarkable transformation from the ruins of war, I am so proud of our descendants.
Who would have thought that the world would change so quickly.
It used to be that houses didn’t have walls, neighbors shared things over the fence, and the gates were always open.
But now we have so many different ways to open and close our doors. We’ve gone from having a key to open the door, to having a password, and now we have facial recognition to open the door.
The world has become more convenient, but I’m afraid it’s also more distant.
I miss the days when we used to interact with each other across walls, and the romance of sneaking a handwritten letter through the mailbox seems to have disappeared.
We don’t have neighbors barging through our door on a rainy day with kimchi, and the days of smelling like people seem to be fewer and farther between.
But some things never change.
And that’s the heart between people. No matter how much the world changes, I keep the old memories and the warmth of the people in my life.
Those precious memories are what keep me going today and help me live tomorrow.
The monkeys are so beautiful.
They have delicate, beautiful bodies that look like they’ve been painted, and they’re always showering in water, so their fur is shiny.
So when I look at them, I think, ‘I want to age like that.
A neat, clean body and mind, and the time and warmth to share your heart with someone… That’s what I dream of being an old person.
I still hope to be a person like Wen’ang.
I will continue to live my life in my own way, quietly and warmly, organizing my life and hoping to learn a little something from someone.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity today to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has blessed me and my family.
I know that it’s because of your warmth and love that I’ve made it to this age.
I will continue to strive to be the best person I can be to repay you.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

80th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you

I am blessed to live in Seoul, where the neighborhood I live in is full of forsythia, cherry blossoms, and lilacs. The flowers and trees are busy displaying their colors so that we can enjoy the four seasons. The smell of the flowers in the warm spring breeze, which has shaken off the cold, temporarily calms the city’s dullness. Seoul feels like a second home now, the tall buildings and narrow streets are familiar, the dense apartment complexes don’t feel so suffocating anymore, and while it’s a far cry from the nature of my hometown, the memories and people make it feel warm and welcoming.
I’ve crossed paths with so many people here, and each one reminds me of the people I’ve met along the way. Each one of them was like an old friend to me, and each time I wanted to tell them how much I loved meeting them, how much I missed them, that I wasn’t always good at socializing, that I didn’t give them all of my heart, that these warm and beautiful moments seemed to last for only a short time, like a glimpse of spring. The only thing that made me shine was people, and I think it was you.
When I look back on my life, as I’m sure everyone does, I was a lonely person. I can’t help but feel a pit in my stomach every holiday season, given the story of my broken family, and even though my parents are long gone now, the memories and the void often come back to me. On my 80th birthday, I don’t even know how old my parents lived to be, it was so long ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I don’t know if it’s memories or regret, but I know it’s sadness. The times I spent with my family have always been a source of longing for me.
Sometimes I used to write poetry, which was my own way of relieving my loneliness. I wonder why so many poems have been written about human loneliness, whether it’s because I’m lonely myself or because humans are inherently lonely beings: even gods weep because they’re lonely, mountain shadows come down to town because they’re lonely, and even bells ring far and wide because they’re lonely. In those times, I would find a little solace in poetry, songs, and people who understood me.
The one person who understood me in this way, who comforted me in my loneliness, was my spouse; the one person who looked into those deep, penetrating eyes and wrapped his arms around me as I cried soundlessly. Before he left, he told me, “When it snows, walk through the snow, and when it rains, walk through the rain,” and while those words stung at the time, now those warm words sustain my life. Being here with you today makes me feel nostalgic, but also a little less lonely.
I wouldn’t be where I am today without you, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of this journey.

80th birthday greetings from the family

Last winter was very cold.
Spring was slow to arrive.
So I decided that this summer, no matter how hot it was, I would be grateful and not complain.
However, the unprecedented downpour of rain and water disasters made me feel drenched and exhausted.
Then, before I could really enjoy the heat, fall came.
There’s nothing quite like fall, and I felt like I wanted to hold on to the short season.
Now that it’s over, and the novel is just around the corner, the season is slipping back into the cold, frozen winter.
With each passing season, I’m saddened by the fleeting nature of time and long for the precious moments they contain.
The trees outside my bedroom window are shaking off their last leaves in the late fall chill.
Some of the trees are standing there with only a few dried leaves hanging from their branches, looking forlorn.
As I look at the dry branches and remaining leaves, I realize that emotions come and go in a day.
A few dry leaves can make me sad, and a few red maple leaves can make me happy.
The colder it gets, the more I realize that I need to be mindful of my health.
Even a mild cold can lead to pneumonia, a dangerous condition that can quickly turn into a serious illness.
Even a draught that seeps in through a window can feel like a mountain to an infirm body.
Hopefully, this winter’s cold snaps will be few and far between.
And even if it does, I hope that the virtues of Samhan Saon will be preserved.
Every time the seasons change, I am reminded of the passing of another part of my life.
Next year, I’ll be another year older, but I think it’s more about how we manage and nurture our hearts than how we measure our age.
There is an American poet named Longfellow who wrote and taught until he was gray-haired.
Although his hair was graying, he lived a vibrant old age, with skin that was much brighter and fresher than many of his peers.
One day a friend came to him and asked him the secret, and his answer was this.
“Look at the tree standing in the garden. It’s an old tree now, but it blooms and bears fruit. That’s because that tree keeps growing, just a little bit every day.”
That’s what made the poet Longfellow live as an eternal youth: not thinking of himself as old, but as growing a little bit every day.
And that’s the spirit I strive to emulate today. I still have so much to learn and so much to share.
I intend to approach life with a clear mind, and I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for being here with me today.
Thank you again for your support and encouragement to my family.
I wish you all the best, and I hope you will continue to be a part of our family’s life.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

80th Birthday Greetings On behalf of the family

The end of the journey always seems to be home, which is consistent with the paradox of leaving to return, and why I’m so anxious to leave even though I know I’ll be back, even though it’s a long, sometimes arduous journey. When I leave, I leave because I’m happy, and I leave because I’m happy, but I always feel that underlying it all is the desire to return.
They say it’s hard to leave home, and that’s true – it’s not easy to wander far away, meet new people, and adapt to new environments. But despite the hardships, we keep going and coming back, and even though the journey is always hard, it’s what keeps us dreaming of another trip.
I’ve spent my life traveling, and while the knowledge I learned from textbooks was important, the wisdom I experienced from strangers was even more valuable. The blue-eyed foreigners I met on the road expanded my view of the world through their cultures. Life is one long journey, and I never stopped learning along the way. Looking back, it’s no exaggeration to say that I’ve spent my life learning.
Suddenly, I wonder if there’s a formula for a happy life. I wondered what the happiest people in the world have in common, and I think learning is an important part of it. It’s one thing to go to the doctor to stay healthy and live a long life, but I think nurturing your mind through learning is the way to enrich your life. Now that I’m settled at home, I’m looking forward to another period of learning. I can always pack my suitcase again, but for now, I’m going on a journey of the mind from home. When the day comes that I miss it, I’ll go.
Perhaps I am a true traveler after all. If one day, while traveling, I realize, “This is my last journey in life,” that will be a moment of great awareness for me. It will not be a journey to simply enjoy myself, but a journey to truly realize myself. May that great realization be a great blessing at the end of my life, and may that day be the day of true enjoyment in my life.
Today, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have been with me throughout my life.

80th birthday greetings from my family

I got married at the age of 19.
Nowadays, 19 is a high school senior, and you should be studying and preparing for the SATs, but back then, everyone was rushing to get married early.
When I told my grandchildren, who are now 19, their jaws dropped. They looked at me in amazement and said, “Grandma, you got married at such a young age?” And then they burst out laughing.
I giggled with my grandchildren and said, “Yes, a young lady like that got married and had a baby,” and I realized how bright and cheerful their laughter was, and how happy I was to be able to laugh at this age and remember those days.
But my happiness was short-lived, and less than 100 days after I gave birth to my son, the Six-Day War broke out. My family of nine siblings and I, living in a bustling house in Bulgyo, were swept up in the whirlwind of war and scattered across the country.
As the third child, I was evacuated and settled in Busan, where my then-husband was resourceful and was able to make ends meet by delivering supplies to the military. It was a time when everyone was grateful for just one meal during the hard times of the war.
When I came to Seoul after the war, I hoped that those desperate days would never come again. My husband was able to make a decent living as an electrical contractor for the military, and we were blessed to live in the midst of the chaos without worrying about our livelihood.
When I think about it now, it’s like an old movie. Some memories are clear and some are fuzzy, like a movie you watched a long time ago. Some memories are unforgettable, while others you talk to acquaintances about and say, “Did you know that?
We were so busy and hectic, everyone was, just trying to get through the day. This peaceful world our grandchildren live in now must have seemed like a dream back then, and I think we worked hard to pass it on.
I think the hardships in my life began when my husband passed away from lung cancer when I was forty years old. After his sudden death, I had no choice but to live like an in-law for my young children. I think I had had enough of business. I went to the market at dawn to sell my goods and returned home only when the sun was rising. The people in the market called me ‘Another Sun Yi’ because I was so uncomfortable.
I was also known for my stubbornness and persistence in my childhood in Bulgyo, and when I was counting peas, I would count two baskets while others counted one. If it weren’t for that stubbornness, I wouldn’t have been able to raise my son. Despite all the hardships and struggles, I was able to get to this point thanks to the people around me who always held my hand and supported me.
As I stand here today, celebrating my 80th birthday, I realize that I’ve never really accomplished anything on my own. There have always been people in my life who have been there with a warm hand and a smile.
I’m so grateful that I’m able to look at my grandchildren and great-grandchildren with a smile on my face at this age because of the people in this room. The hours you’ve dedicated to your families, the times you’ve stood by them through the hard times, have all made this day possible.
Today, on this special day, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you to all of you for sharing this day with me. I will never forget this moment in my life.

80th birthday greetings from the family

Dear family, friends, and relatives. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for being here to celebrate my 80th birthday. It means a lot to me that you have taken time out of your busy schedules and traveled a long way to be here. It gives me great joy to be able to sit down and feast with you all.
As I look back on my life, I am acutely aware of how blessed I am to be here today. Like everyone, I’ve been through some tough times over the years, and I’ve always had a heavy heart, especially when I think about the plight of many elderly people in Korea. Throughout my working life, I have overcome many difficulties, both big and small, but as I have grown older, I have encountered more and more difficulties of my neighbors. I always remember my fellow seniors who have held each other’s hands in difficult situations, and I feel a sense of camaraderie and responsibility to always be there for them.
Just a few days ago, I visited an elderly man living alone in a densely populated area between Nowon and Sanggye stations in Seoul, who is two years older than me and lives alone in a rented basement room with a 35 million won deposit. The house is a modest space with only one room and one bathroom, but a small refrigerator and an old friend, a small television, fill the room, which has become his window to the world and his constant silent companion. I brought him some side dishes and rice and we chatted for a while, and I can still see him carefully arranging them with his wrinkled hands.
His house is equipped with a video phone that can be monitored 24 hours a day for the safety of the elderly. There is a sensor in the room that alerts the caregiver immediately if there is no movement, and the elderly are often at high risk of loneliness. When I visited him, he laughed and said, “This little machine keeps me alive,” but the words weighed heavily on me: the first person to discover his death was not a family member or neighbor, but a video phone.
I also remember the smell lingering in the room. At first, I thought the smell that lingered in the room was his body odor, but it was the scent of ginkgo biloba, which he had picked up from the street and soaked in alcohol without peeling it because it was good for his asthma. It was heartbreaking to see his loneliness and health concerns all at once.
It brings me great joy to be here today, but it also makes me feel sorry for the elderly, because I know there are many such people in my life. But I’m so happy to be here today, to share a meal with them, and to share my warmth with them. Thank you again to all of you who are here with us, and to all of you who are celebrating from afar. Your warm hearts are what made me who I am today, and I will never think of the elderly in need in this world as strangers, but as family, caring and sharing with them.
I sincerely thank everyone who attended and wish you all good health and happiness. Thank you.

80th birthday greetings from the family

I would like to thank all of my family and friends for being here to celebrate my 80th birthday.
It was not long ago when I went to the hospital. There were a lot of people in the waiting room and I was waiting for a long time, but they called someone who came later than me. I was sick, so I thought, “Why are they cutting me off?” and I was about to get angry and protest, but then I saw a guardian bowing down and apologizing to everyone before the patient. It turned out that his father was suffering from diabetes and needed an urgent prescription, and I felt relieved and thought, “Maybe some people are more urgent than me. Suddenly, I remembered my father when he was sick, and I remembered the times when I took care of my own parents.
It seems like such a long time ago, but I can remember it like it was yesterday. When I was younger, I felt like my parents would always be there for me. It wasn’t until they passed away that I realized the void that was left, and the loss is hard to describe. I remember walking down a subway platform and seeing a figure behind me that looked like my mother and following it for a long time, hoping that it was her, and then following it at a brisk pace, until I realized it was someone else, and the disappointment and longing hit me all at once.
For a while after I put her in the ground, I felt like she was still alive and very far away. Over time, I’ve come to terms with her death, but the longing hasn’t gone away. Whenever I’m faced with a side dish of bean sprouts or sesame leaf dip that tastes like her, I can’t help but think of her – her warm touch, the only person I could trust and rely on.
Now, as I approach my 80th birthday, I have a lot to think about. I’m grateful that so many of you are here to celebrate with me. I wonder what it would have been like for my mom to celebrate this day. If she were alive, she would be sharing a hot meal with her relatives, children, and loved ones, and I would like to dedicate all the emotions and happiness I feel today to her.
I sincerely thank all of you for being there for me in my time of need.

80th Birthday Greeting Thank you from the family

Good afternoon, it is a great honor for me to express my gratitude on behalf of my family on the occasion of my father’s 80th birthday today.
There is a saying, “No grave without an excuse.” I don’t know who first said it, but it means that everyone has a story, and everyone has a reason. I, too, have sometimes made mistakes or done things wrong and found excuses for them. Whenever I did, my father would admonish me, “Don’t make excuses, admit your mistakes,” and that has been a lesson that has been deeply imprinted on my brothers and sisters.
At the end of a person’s life, they are remembered by the marks they leave behind and their name. “When you leave a name, leave it clean,” my father always said. Throughout our lives, we accumulate excuses and stories, but he always taught us a single principle: ”Don’t make excuses, don’t blame everything.”
Growing up under him, I saw and learned so much. At some moments, I lost my center and didn’t know where I was going, but every time, he would quietly show us the way and lead us in the right direction. When I became a parent myself, I wondered if I could be as good a parent as he was. What a great example and role model you are, and I’m glad to have you right by my side.
I would like to wish you a very happy 80th birthday today, and thank you for making this day so special. Thank you.

80th birthday greetings from the family

It looks like winter is quickly approaching. Yesterday, the news reported the first snowfall, and ski resorts across the country are beginning to open in earnest. While many people are greeting winter with excitement and anticipation, there are those who are not as fortunate. When I think of those who have to endure the winter in the harsh cold, or the elderly who live alone, just trying to make it through the day, it makes this day even more special for me, but it also makes my heart feel heavy. It feels like an undeserved honor to be here today, celebrating my 80th birthday with so many people’s love and concern.
When I was younger, I didn’t know what kept me so busy – I just remember running around every day, immersed in my work, and one day I close my eyes and open them and I’m already retired, my kids are grown, and now I have grandchildren. It’s hard to believe how quickly time has flown by, but I took it for granted back then. Maybe it’s only now that I’ve had time to reflect on the days that have passed that the phrase “time is like an arrow” resonates so strongly.
So much has happened in my life, but the war is the most memorable. I’m from Dancheon, Hamgyong Province. It still hurts me to not be able to step on my hometown land, and I always remember the pain of having to leave during that time. Not only me, but all displaced people who left their hometowns due to war, live with a fondness for their hometown in the back of their minds. Maybe it’s just a human instinct to want to protect your hometown, your home, your place of life, because that’s where your family was, where your life began and ended. But I can’t go back to that place anymore, and I owe my life to the people I love and the people who are here today.
There have been many moments in my life that have not been easy: the war, the times of solitude that came with leaving my homeland, the days I spent alone in a strange land. If I had been alone, if I hadn’t had a spouse, there would have been many days when I would have cried because I couldn’t bear to go through these long years alone. My wife created a family for me and taught me the meaning of love, and I’ll never forget the day I went to my in-laws for the first time. My father-in-law greeted me with a chicken, and I was overwhelmed by the warmth of the bustling family. I remember shedding tears all the way back. I was reminded of my own family back home, I was grateful and envious of the hospitality I received from my in-laws, and I felt sorry that I was the only one who seemed to be doing well. It was the first time I truly realized the importance of family.
Now that I’ve traveled many roads in life, I know the sadness of loneliness and the tragedy of poverty. I am constantly reminded that my current wealth and comfort are not just for me. When I go out to serve, I meet people who are still struggling with their own stories, and seeing them humbles me and brings me back to my roots, which is why I’ve vowed to avoid wasteful spending and live a life of moderation. I realize how important it is to give and be there for others, because the abundance I have today is not for me alone.
The person I am most grateful for is my wife. Without her, I wouldn’t be where I am today, and I’m sure there would have been a lot of hardships and tough times, but she has always been there for me, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. I hope we can continue to rely on each other and grow old together for many years to come.
I am truly grateful to all of you for being here, and I will always cherish this gratitude for a long time to come.