Are you celebrating your 70th birthday and want to show your gratitude to the people who came to celebrate with you? In this article, we’ve compiled a list of classy thank you greetings for your 70th birthday celebration. Make the moment even more special with these heartwarming messages!
70th birthday greeting thank you from the head of the family
Last night there was a light dusting of snow. As the world turned white, it was heartwarming to see my child hopping around like a rabbit. Tomorrow is my father’s 70th birthday celebration, my family is healthy, and I have such a beautiful child by my side. I am so happy and grateful to have such a beautiful child by my side. I wonder if I deserve all of these blessings.
I remember one cold day at the beginning of winter, I cautiously broached the subject of my career path with my father. I broke the news that I wanted to study instead of inheriting the orchard and farming. My father’s ears perked up, and the normally reticent man was silent for a long time. As the youngest of the family, farming was naturally left to me, but I was determined to leave home and hand over all the responsibilities to my father.
I will never forget the look on my father’s face as he paced around the room like a child, and then, in a cold manner, he asked me, “What do you want to study?” I was a playful child, and he probably wondered if I was just fooling around because I was afraid of farming, but I calmly replied, “I want to study for the civil service.”
To my surprise, my father said, “Yes, you can do it.” His approval was a relief, like a heavy weight had been lifted off my shoulders, but it also instilled in me a great sense of responsibility. It was a brave and terrifying decision for me, like a fallen soldier on the battlefield stealing another man’s horse and riding away.
Five months later, when I came home to take a few days off from work, my father asked me, “Why did you come down?” as if my unexpected visit was a challenge. I was at a loss for words and stammered out an awkward excuse, “I’m going to change my study location.” He immediately asked, “Where?” and I stumbled over my words, “I’m going to Donghwa University.” When my father, who was sitting on the floor, heard that, he jumped up from his seat and said, “Okay, let’s go.” Those words thundered through my ears, and I was both terrified and empowered by his decisiveness.
I can still see him driving me out of Donggu, and the way he looked at me at the bus stop that day. His steadfastness was what sustained me through every difficult moment of my military career and every exhausting moment of exam preparation. When I finally passed the exam six months later, I remembered his sharp, stern demeanor and vowed to be a son I would not be ashamed of.
Today, I miss my father’s fierce spirit from those days, and although he’s getting older and doesn’t have the same health as he used to, he’s always been a strong presence in my life. I hope he can beat the odds, but it breaks my heart to know that the course of nature is inevitable.
Dad, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the love, the strictness, and all that you have given me as your son. I will never forget that I owe everything I have to you, and I will always stay true to my roots so that I can remain your proud son. I love and honor you with all my heart.
70th birthday greetings from the family
It looks like we’re making the transition from winter to spring.
The wind chill has been frightening, but the cold is finally easing up.
The weather is starting to warm up, and I’m finally feeling more comfortable going outside.
At first glance, winter can feel like an empty house.
After all the brightly colored leaves that used to litter the roadsides are gone, the city quickly becomes colorless.
The street trees are bare, and the occasional empty house is left empty by birds.
“Wow, there was a birdhouse so close by?” The loneliness of realizing that a family of birds has left, and that the leaves that protected them like camouflage have fallen away.
Winter is as poignant as its colors.
Perhaps it’s because winter is the season when my beloved father died.
The warmth and coziness of a snowy winter is gone.
There is only desolation and loneliness.
Perhaps the pain of growing up without a father was greater than the pain and struggle of my mother having to live without a husband.
My mother was a strong and stern woman.
Sometimes she was a father figure, sometimes a mother figure.
As a child, I remember my mother staying up all night to take care of us and take care of the household.
The way she often looked exhausted as she took care of my siblings’ studies and lives, showed the heavy burden she endured.
And yet, she stood by our side, unwavering.
One more look, one more look, that was her life.
It is said that we need to be cautious in everything we do, but too much cautiousness leads to meticulousness, and too much meticulousness leads to timidity.
She went out of her way to be extra cautious, but it could have been too much and come across as timid to others.
The people who know their children the most are their parents.
My mother, who was both a mother and a father, knew me better than anyone else.
I know she was always trying to make me better and better.
I can’t imagine anything in my life without her.
I remember her encouraging me that it’s definitely a good attitude to approach things with care and attention, even if it’s something you don’t know how to do.
My mom, who always encouraged me with love and care, celebrated her 70th birthday.
This day is even more meaningful to me because I watched her raise her children without a husband.
I would like to thank all of you for being a part of our family.
Thank you for being here and wishing my mom a very happy 70th birthday.
70th birthday greetings (thank you from the family)
There’s nothing quite like a warming bowl of soup on a cold and windy day, and the dishes we’ve prepared for you today have been chosen with the hope that they will warm your body and soul. My family has traveled far and wide to prepare these delicious dishes. For those of you who have traveled a long way to celebrate with me today, I would like to give you the gift of good food and good times.
They say that “time is gold”, which is perhaps a good description of the hectic nature of modern life. I have long lived by the tenets of integrity, believing in the importance of saving time, using it efficiently, and doing my best at what I do. As a result, I have lived up to the hard work and integrity that society demands of me, and I am proud to say that I have lived my life with integrity. Sometimes it has been exhausting, and there have been difficult moments, but those moments have made today more meaningful.
Now that I’m retired, I still find myself compartmentalizing my time and checking my watch often. When I wake up early every morning and plan my day and think, “This day will fly by,” I’m reminded of how fast time goes by, especially now that I’m afraid it’s going to go by too fast. I want to hold on to the time that keeps slipping away.
In fact, looking back, I think it’s because I’ve been socializing, managing my time well, and living conscientiously that I’ve been able to be as relaxed with my family as I am now, and now I’m finding new pleasures in my retirement. I enjoy spending time with loved ones, reading my favorite books or exploring new hobbies in my spare time, and enjoying a more relaxed life than before.
I’m also spending more time with my family, catching up on stories I’ve missed and making new memories. I don’t think I realized it when I was younger, but now that I’m older, I realize what’s really important. Seeing my son, daughter, and grandchildren laughing and talking beside me brings me indescribable joy.
They say “life begins at 70,” and for me, it feels like a whole new world is opening up. There’s still so much to learn, so much to enjoy, and so many more days to come. I hope you’re looking forward to this new phase of life with me, too. I’m deeply grateful to everyone for joining us today, and I sincerely hope your life is filled with joy and happiness. With gratitude.
70th birthday greetings from the family
I am now approaching one of the major milestones in my life: my 70th birthday. Time is a strange thing, and when I look back, the years that seemed so long seem like a blink of an eye, and now they pass as quickly as the sand in my hand. I realize that my life has been adding up over the years, and I owe it all to my family, friends, and all of you who are here today, and I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude.
Looking back on my life now, I realize that there have been so many things that have happened in my life. Getting married and raising children has been a heavy responsibility at times, but it has also brought me so much joy and happiness. Watching my grandsons and granddaughters being born and growing up has given me a new meaning to life. Their clear laughter is like seeing my youth, and it brings me a little joy and energy every day.
If there is one thing that I have resolved to do on my 70th birthday, it is to make a commitment in front of all of you to cut down on alcohol once again. In fact, alcohol is like an old friend to me, and it has been with me through good times and bad, but now I want to maintain a healthy daily routine with my family. Considering the hardships I have caused my family, especially my wife, in the past, I want to spend the rest of my life with a healthier and clearer mind.
To my wife, I want to express my deepest apologies and gratitude. You know how important and grateful I am to have someone who has walked through life with me, and I hope to walk hand-in-hand with her more often in the future, sharing stories and building memories of the years.
Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who took time out of your busy schedules to come and celebrate my 70th birthday.
70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you
It’s a cooler, breezier morning today.
It seems like it was only yesterday that we were in the sweltering heat, but now that we are suffering from the bitter cold, I realize that time has flown by. Today, as the cold wind chills my chest, my mind flashes back to the past years and the warm moments we shared together as if it were yesterday. The relationships I’ve made along the way and the people I love are the reason I’ve been able to survive this long.
As I feel the cool breeze blowing through the car window, I realize that I feel a little more relaxed. I wonder how much time I’ve actually taken to slow down and look around me in the midst of all the rushing around. I wonder what color the sky is this morning, and perhaps it’s another wake-up call for me. Today, with the sky covered in white clouds that defy the word blue, I’m reminded of the gratitude that lies dormant deep within me.
As I stand before you on my 70th birthday and reflect on my past life, there have been many moments when I have been plagued with anxiety for no reason. Sometimes, I would have random regrets and thoughts of the past that would come back to me like a hangover. I would think, “Did I do something wrong in my past life that I’m living with this problem in this life?” My heart would feel heavy, and I would hold on to things that I couldn’t solve.
But on a day like today, with my loved ones here to celebrate with me, those feelings of anxiety and regret seem like a luxury. As I reflect on the time that has passed, I realize that there have been many moments where I have fallen short, but there have also been many opportunities to learn. Regrets run deep, but at the same time, I am fortunate to have had the support and love of my family and friends to get me to this point. I am grateful to all of you who have been there for me, even if you are just watching. I am where I am today because of my family, friends, and all those who have stood by my side over the years.
When I look back on my life, I regret that I should have lived a little harder, that I should have been a little kinder to my family, but these are not regrets, these are moments that have taught me lessons for the rest of my life. My life’s journey is far from over, and I believe that these regrets will give me the wisdom and drive to take the next step. As they say, having a friend is like getting to know a universe, and many of us have our own universes. I am reminded of how much each of you mean to me and how much you have meant to my life.
I still wonder, what kind of universe am I in, what kind of life am I living? We all need and crave turning points. I hope that today is another turning point for me, and I vow to live with a little more love and gratitude in the days ahead.
How fortunate I am to have days like today to remind myself to be grateful. It is the here and now that should be the center of my life, and I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for being here today. I am who I am today because of all of you.
Thank you.
70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank You
I don’t know where the time has gone, but the years I’ve spent working hard, day in and day out, through the different seasons of my life, at home and at work, have all added up to the number 70. The last 15 years, in particular, have been especially meaningful to me, as I’ve spent them teaching students at the university level. The scenery on a university campus is so colorful. I still have vivid memories of ending the semester gazing at blossoming cherry blossoms, lush greenery, leaves turning red and falling, and winter forests covered in white snow.
At the beginning of every new semester, I would always make a challenge to my students in my first lecture: “Let us all be the sun shining.” I know this to be true, and I know it better than anyone else: when you are engaged in something, you shine. With this commitment to be a bright light for each other, my students and I began an exciting semester together, one that was meant to encourage us to keep striving to shine our own light, rather than letting laziness take over.
The precious conversations we had during that time, the little stories we shared as we walked around campus, have become some of the most precious memories of my life. Sometimes we made mistakes, sometimes we missed things, but we grew together little by little through the time we spent being a light to each other.
Sometimes I think back to the hard days of my life, the many challenges I faced to get to where I am today. Late at night, I was stumbling down a dark alley when I suddenly saw a blade of grass. The tiny blade of grass, swaying in the wind, was showing me the strength to stay rooted and live where I had fallen, and maybe that’s what my life has been like: despite an uncertain future and a difficult upbringing, I’ve tried to make the best of what I’ve been given.
Young people of any era often feel that their time is the most unfortunate. I was one of them, growing up in a time of dictatorship and hardship, but I’ve come to realize that when the hard times eventually pass, when time passes, when I earn the respect of my disciples, I still feel like an unfinished, incomplete person. I am still learning, reflecting, and living because I believe that the moment you start to be satisfied with yourself is the moment you truly grow old.
Now, as I turn 70, I’m preparing for another chapter in my life. I’m asking myself. What will I do next, what will I find my passion for, and I’m going back to the drawing board once again. Just like those days when I used to hold on to my tired mind like a wilted bean sprout, I’m going to start each day with a fresh mindset. I am more grateful for my family, friends, and the many people who have stood by my side, and I resolve to live the rest of my life with integrity.
Tomorrow I will be even more passionate than I am today, ready to face new learning and challenges. I know that I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of my family and friends, and I would like to thank them once again.
70th birthday greetings from the family
Choices have always been mine.
Those choices have shaped me into the person I am today. My father always emphasized courage and challenge to me, and he respected my decisions, saying, “If you are happy with who you are, you can forget about the scolding of ‘take a courageous step forward’.” I wonder if there is any need for challenge when you have reached the heights of what he called a “well-balanced and self-sufficient” life, and that is something to celebrate.
But deep down, I always had a dream that I couldn’t give up on. The days of practicing false contentment piled up, and I was tempted to settle for the status quo at times. But my parents always told me, “A life of contentment is good, but if you have a dream, go after it.” They lived a life of challenge, exploration, and always moving forward, so they taught me to choose challenge over complacency. I remember them encouraging me, “If we don’t move away from the excuses of today, we’ll never get to the brilliant future we envision,” and I remember thinking to myself, “Yes, I’m determined.
Maybe saying to myself, “Yes, I’m determined!” isn’t even the beginning. The more you grow up, the more you realize that the real challenge comes from the process and persistence behind it. It wasn’t as if anyone recognized that I had made up my mind, but rather, the world placed numerous obstacles in front of me as if to laugh at my determination. Anyone in this country can have ambition and desire, but it’s the people who falter in front of the walls they have to overcome to achieve their dreams. I have fallen many times because of fear, but each time, my parents picked me up and taught me independence.
When my parents would see me hesitate, they would always feel sorry for me and say, “You have to be fierce, you have to defy your surroundings and move forward.” And they would always add, “Listen to their advice, but don’t listen to their will. You have to make your own life.” I’ve taken their words to heart, and I’ve grown as a person under their guidance.
Many people live their lives stuck, sometimes compromised, for their own reasons. We all have as many reasons to give up as we do to move forward, but I know that the person I am today, and the person my family is, is the result of every choice I’ve made. Anyone who lives a life of brilliance has probably lived it harder than I have, and I try to live each day on that path with integrity. I stand here today with the words of my father in my heart, “Your future will be completely transformed by how madly and frantically you strive toward that path.”
Today, on the occasion of my father’s 70th birthday, I would like to express my gratitude to my father and mother for protecting us and raising us with their boundless love, and I will continue to live a life of growth and challenge by following their teachings.
I wish you a very happy 70th birthday, and I hope you will remember this day with all of our family for a long time to come. Thank you.
70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you
It’s been a while since I’ve been out in the city. Seoul is still busy and bustling, and while I enjoy the hustle and bustle, I find myself longing for the quiet of the countryside after a while. I’ve been realizing lately how important it is to be in the middle of nowhere, to be quiet, to be with nature. In the city, I always felt rushed for time, but now I realize that living in a relaxed state of mind is what makes me truly happy.
When I was younger, I used to strive for success and wealth in my social life, dreaming of a big bank account and a spacious apartment. But as I got caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, I suddenly realized that money and fame weren’t everything. That’s when I started to feel differently, and I began to value pursuing happiness for myself more than success in the eyes of the world.
As my dreams became more modest, I began to envy people who had small plots of land and were able to farm enough to feed themselves, and the idea of building a small house out of clay and living a simple life began to seem appealing. I guess I’m an old-fashioned person after all, and I feel more at home in the dusty countryside than in a glitzy city.
I used to be a meat eater, but now I prefer to eat organic vegetables from my own garden without any seasoning. I feel lighter and healthier in my body and mind when I eat what I grow in nature. When I see parents these days who have abandoned their children’s education to move down to the countryside and let them run around and play in nature, I sometimes feel a little jealous and think, “Why couldn’t I do that?
Now that I have more time on my hands, I spend my days checking in with my neighbors to see how they’re doing. It’s a small thing, but I really enjoy looking over the fence to see what my neighbors are up to, and chatting with them from time to time. It’s also a great joy to be close to a few farmers who are as thoughtful and wise as I am. There are many advantages to having a farmer as a friend – they can deliver a bountiful harvest to your door every harvest. In a way, that’s another gift from nature.
The old saying “health is money” rings even truer these days. Living a long, healthy life is the basis of happiness. We are part of nature, just like the Samurai of the universe, and when we live by nature’s laws, we can find true peace. In addition, every day is different, and there is always something to learn from farming. I hope that as the years go by, I will become more humanized and sincere, and I think a lot about farming.
I would like to continue to treat people more soberly, but warmly, and live a life where I can make a small contribution to society. Thanks to you, thanks to my family, I have been able to come this far, and I would like to continue to do so. Thank you for joining us today, and I wish you all good health and happiness.
Thank you.
70th birthday greetings from the family
The morning is quite chilly.
The cool breeze blowing through the car window reminds me that it’s the end of winter.
I open the window and feel the cool breeze on my face. It’s as if this winter came earlier than most.
It’s a time of year when I miss the warmth of her touch and the warmth of her embrace, and I’m especially grateful that today is my mom’s 70th birthday.
There’s something so special about being a mom. She’s dedicated her life to her children, and when you look back on it, you realize how much sacrifice and affection her love is made up of. I realize it now, but as a kid, I grew up feeling like I took it for granted. Now that I can see the years that have passed, I don’t know how to express how much I appreciate all the time my mom spent with me.
Maybe it’s because I’m a daughter, but there seems to be something a little more special about a mother-daughter relationship than a mother-son relationship. Maybe it’s because daughters grow up watching their moms and eventually become moms like their moms.
For me, my mom is the first person I think of when something happens, the person I can confide in and tell all my problems to. There have been many days when my mom’s words have been a great comfort to me when I was feeling overwhelmed and overwhelmed. Just having my mom by my side would warm my heart and reassure me.
It’s weird to talk to my mom and realize how much I’m like her, and even though I’ve constantly gone against her advice because of my frog-headedness, I can still see myself in her. It would be a bit mama-girlish to say I’m proud of that.
How about that, it’s more about having someone you can trust and rely on. People have problems they can’t talk to anyone about, but I’m so grateful that I’ve always been able to open up to my mom.
In life, you’re going to have failures, you’re going to have setbacks, you’re going to have betrayals, you’re going to have love setbacks, but for some reason, as a kid, I wasn’t prepared for any of that. I guess I thought everything was going to be okay, and that’s when my mom would tell me.
“I didn’t want to show you that sometimes life is hard, that the world is a tough place, that we can’t control our destiny. It’s not your fault, it’s no one’s fault, sometimes things happen that are no one’s fault.”
These words from my mom have stuck with me over the years and have become my mantra. Finding my place in the world hasn’t been easy, but her words have gotten me through it all.
There have been many times when I’ve forgotten about my mom because I’ve been out with friends, and there have been times when I’ve forgotten about her because I’ve been out with a lover, but my mom has never forgotten about me, and that always makes me feel guilty and sad. Parent-child relationships are inevitable: you love them a lot, you try to show them, but you can’t give them the love they deserve.
Sometimes I wish I could give back to my mom for all the years she’s endured and the love she’s given us, but I still don’t know all the ways to express it as much as my heart desires.
When the road bends and twists, maybe me and mom will still be together, hugging our crooked lives and we’ll lean on each other, her to me and me to her.
One day, my mom told me this.
“You’ve been so good to me, I wonder if I’ve ever been this good to you, have I been a good mom? It’s a question every mom wants to ask, but doesn’t dare to ask, and of course moms don’t get the chance to ask.”
I was embarrassed and said something weird, so I took this opportunity to tell her.
“Mom, I always imagine that we have more time together, and I always think about and try to parent like you, to see if I can pass on to my child the love and life I learned from you. I am so grateful to my mom for standing by my side, and I cherish this time with her. I wish you a very happy 70th birthday today.”
Finally, there’s one thing we all wish for as a family. We pray that you will always have good health and happiness in your future, and that your smile will always light up our lives. We are always with you, mom.
70th birthday greetings from the family
The scorching heat of summer is long gone, and the cooler months are upon us. The air is lighter and easier to breathe, and the vision is clearer and easier on the eyes. There’s a lightness in our hearts and a spring in our step under the blue skies. On a clear day like today, it’s even better to be able to gather with family and close friends to celebrate.
I realize how difficult it is to be a source of light and trust for others in life. Unfortunately, sometimes we end up leaving a hole in someone’s life by perpetuating hurt and deficiency, and it makes me wonder if love alone can save. If love is to be truly meaningful, it is only powerful when it is paired with trust, because only when it is paired with trust can life be fully fulfilling and redemptive.
In that sense, I think our parents’ love is truly perfect. Watching my parents taught me how to live and what true love is, especially my mother, who constantly taught me how to dream and the power to make it happen.
She had many dreams: she wanted to be a great theater actress, a graceful lady of life, a writer who touched people’s souls, a diplomat who traveled the world, and a great musician and painter. The reality was not easy, and at times she endured poverty and humiliation, but through it all, she never lost her warmth and dreams. She never gave up on her dreams, no matter the circumstances, and she always promised us.
Growing up, there was a story she always told us. “Justice always prevails,” ‘All things come true,’ and ‘You can achieve anything you set your mind to.’ These words have shaped me into the person I am today. To keep my mother’s devoted faith and promises, I have promised myself countless times. Perhaps these words are the reason why I have been able to move forward unwaveringly through many trials and tribulations. Amazingly, each and every one of the words she has repeatedly instilled in me have come true in my life and are now my life truths.
It’s not just how to dream that I learned from my mother; I also learned how to live with my heart, what to value, and what to worry about, all from her. And yet, I still feel that I can’t begin to fathom the depth and breadth of her teachings. I hope she lives a long and healthy life and continues to share her wisdom with us.
Finally, I would also like to thank all of you for being here today. The fact that you have taken time out of your busy schedules to come together makes this event feel warmer and more meaningful. Please continue to give our family your love and support, and may your day be filled with joy and gratitude.
With gratitude.
70th Birthday Greetings On behalf of the family
Good day, and thank you so much for making this day so special. We are overwhelmed and thrilled to be able to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday with you all. When I look back on my mother’s life, I realize how big and deep the love she gave me is. She always walked ahead for her children and put herself in the background. I am overwhelmed to be able to celebrate her birthday with so many friends and family. For the first time, I’m thinking about filial piety.
Someone once asked me what my favorite word was, and after thinking about it, I said “mom.” Since I was a little girl, mom has been the name that holds everything in the world. Longing, joy, and relief have always been wrapped up in my mom’s name.
Deep in a bag I carry around with me is an old letter I never got around to writing. There was a time when my mom was in the hospital, fighting an uphill battle with cancer. My heart was burning as I looked at her shriveled limbs, and I wrote her a letter, wondering what if she couldn’t stand up, what if she’d struggle and go to heaven.
It started like this, “Dear Mom, I feel like I’ve been a child who has brought more worry and anxiety than joy to your heart over the years, and I know that your heart has been broken more by me, your child, than by your physical illness.” But I never got to deliver it to my mother; the letter is still in my bag.
Then one day, it was a snowy evening, and I came home from work to find my mother in a cast on her wrist – she’d slipped on the snow. She smiled like a child and said, “It’s okay,” but as her child, I couldn’t help but laugh. She always pushed her own pain to the back of her mind and looked apologetically at her daughter, but it was always the child who felt sorry for her. I’m just sorry and grateful to my mother for taking it all in stride, and that feeling still occupies a place in my heart.
It’s hard to express your feelings, and it’s only when you have the space to do so. Being a mother and child is a very difficult and sad life, but I don’t think we could have made it through those years without each other. All those moments of crying and laughing together have made us who we are today, and how happy we are that we were together, even if it was just for a second.
I’d like to ask those of you who are here today to join me in thanking everyone who knows and loves my mom, and to pray for her continued health and happiness.
We want to make sure she knows that we love her with all our hearts, thank you.
70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank You
It feels like the cold has broken. I hope you didn’t have a hard time getting here, as the cold winds seem to have lightened.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for making the trek today. I’m so happy that so many of you are here to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday. It’s hard to put into words, but I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and love for my mom.
My siblings and I have always had different personalities: me whining about how hard it is, how much it hurts, how I can’t do it, and her saying “it’s fun, it’s exciting, it’s easy”. My mother was always quietly watching over us, always putting my brother first, even though her heart was more for him, and as a child, I sometimes resented that, but over time, I came to understand that it was a way of loving.
The love my mother showed for her family was always deep and wide. Even when we were traveling for the Chuseok holidays, or when we were busy and arguing with each other, my mother always had a big heart and understood us, but she also kept us centered, which is why I feel that our family is so peaceful today.
Parents are always special to their children. They’re the first person you think of when you have a good meal, the first person you go to when you’re sick, and no matter how much you love them, you always feel like you haven’t done enough to show it, and you always feel like you should do better.
My siblings and I have learned so much from our mother, who has shown us the value of life and the importance of family, guiding us, sometimes with scolding, sometimes with loving words. None of it has come easy, and I’m always sorry that I haven’t been able to express it enough as her children in our busy lives, but I’m glad that I can take this opportunity today to do so.
Today is my mom’s 70th birthday celebration. I’m so happy that so many of you took the time out of your busy schedules to come and celebrate with us, and I’m glad that I can show her how much I appreciate her on a day like this.
No matter what, my mom has always kept her family together by staying positive and overcoming difficulties. Thanks to my mom, who stood by my siblings when they wandered off, and was a strong fence, I became a responsible person in my own family.
I hope that all of you who are here today will bear witness to this, and I will visit you more often and greet you more often in the future. Thanks to you, I have grown up well, and now I feel that I understand a little bit of what it is like to be a parent. Just as you disciplined me, I hope to teach my child warmth and firmness.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my mother for always taking care of us. I would also like to thank all of you for being here today, and ask you to continue to send your warm love and support to our family.
With gratitude.
70th Birthday Greetings On behalf of my family
Fall is deep in the air.
The leaves are turning color in the trees.
The colorful trees in the background of the apartment are like a watercolor painting.
The quietness and calmness of this time of year adds an extra layer of meaning to the occasion.
I’m grateful to have my family and close friends here with me.
When you look back on your life, there are certain events or times that stick with you like a scent.
I’m sure many of you here have experienced this.
Like the smell of a warm childhood meal, or the sound of music in the rain, moments that are deeply etched in your memory.
Maybe it’s a conditioned reflex, like when you ring a bell every time you feed your puppy, and later, when you ring the bell without food, it makes him salivate.
I wonder if it’s those bits and pieces of memory that make us more aware of the warmth between people on days like today.
When I think back to my childhood, it seems like it was filled with smells, sounds, and human touch.
Sometimes the smells were like fragrances, and sometimes they remain part of our cherished memories.
The maggot-infested pit latrine, the pit latrine, the barley rice that was boiled and placed in a colander, the brazier that held the embers of the stove.
And the sweet potatoes baked on the brazier, and the thick smoke from the kitchen where rice was cooked by burning straw…
All of these moments, which we took for granted when we were young, are now precious and beautiful memories.
Among them, there is a smell that is unforgettable and imbued with deep emotions.
It’s the smell of my mother.
Perhaps because I spent so much time in my mother’s arms, the affectionate relationship I formed with her was embedded in my brain through smell.
The warmth and coziness I felt when I was in my mother’s arms has stayed with me even after all these years.
When I gave birth to my first child, I was suddenly reminded of my mother’s smell.
My stomach started to hurt, and at first I thought, “This is it,” but as time went on, the contractions got deeper.
And when the doctor told me that the baby in my belly was big and we might have to move to a bigger hospital, I suddenly thought of my mom.
Just as my mother was the first thing I thought of in every difficult and painful moment.
I was so comforted to know that my mother’s love and compassion was there for me.
What kind of mom am I to my children?
When you’re raising children, you can’t help but want to be a mother like your own mother.
I also feel like I have a deeper understanding of the love my mother felt for me as she raised me.
I think the moment you truly understand a mother’s heart is when you give birth to and raise a child.
All the pain in the world disappeared, and I was filled with an unbelievable peace.
Today is a warm day to gather with family and loved ones to remember and thank our mothers.
I will miss my mom for the rest of my life, and I want to tell her that I love her even more deeply today.
Thank you for being with us.
70th birthday greetings from the family to you
I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. I’m sure you’ve had a great time sitting in a warm room with your family, eating delicious food, and chatting with each other. As we gathered together and talked, we naturally reminisced about the memories we’ve shared in the past. In particular, when we talked about the holidays, I was reminded of the warm memories of the Chinese New Year holidays with my late mother and father, and my children laughed as they recalled stories from their childhood.
I had a dream the other night where I saw a scene from a long time ago. It was moving day, and it was bitterly cold. An old one-ton truck was driving by, loaded down with a bunch of stuff. Broken and cracked mirrors, desks, and futon beams were strewn outside the gate, and I was disturbed by how little they seemed to have in this cold weather. Even in my dreams, the pain and hardship of those days were vivid, and they stayed with me long after I woke up.
Yes, it was like that. We had those days too. I remember loading all our possessions into a Lear car and moving in with my elderly maternal grandmother in search of the cheapest one-bedroom house we could find. A futon, a pot, a few crockery with missing teeth, and a few pieces of used briquettes were all we had. It was the warmth of my family and the deep love of my mother and father that sustained me through those hard and exhausting days.
Today, that scene is perhaps a bit alien to us. I wonder if we’ve been living in such abundance that we’ve forgotten what it was like to be poor. I don’t know why I’m suddenly reminded of that time, now that I’m used to splurging on bags and clothes, but maybe it’s a reminder to take a look at ourselves and not turn a blind eye to those who are still struggling. Because there are still people out there, somewhere in the world, packing up and getting on with their lives.
In my past, there was poverty and hardship, but there was always a ray of sunshine in the midst of it all, and it taught me the value of sharing and togetherness, even in times of scarcity. Today, as I recall those memories, I want to share that warmth with others again. I will try to look down and reach out to my neighbors in need, and I hope you will share your heart with me.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my family for always being there for me.
70th birthday greetings from the family
It was spring a few years ago.
It was a night when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom on Yoonjoong-ro in Yeouido, shimmering beautifully in the streetlights. Some people were walking awkwardly along the cherry blossom path. While others would stop to take pictures, link arms, shoulder to shoulder, and laugh, we both walked the rest of the way with nothing to say but a smile on our faces. Our hands were a little shaky, but we were both excited and happy to be there.
Back then, just being together, no matter how simple, was enough. We laughed together, looked into each other’s eyes, and told countless stories. Now, even though neither of us is any younger and our faces are full of wrinkles, we still get a little nostalgic when we think about how we used to be. I can’t believe how many years have passed.
One day, I went to see a play I hadn’t seen in a long time. I went with my spouse, who I hadn’t seen in a very long time. Sometimes my grandchildren would get tickets and give them to me. Whenever my grandchildren give me tickets, I really want to go, but it’s not easy to take the step. The world is changing faster and faster, the lines in the play are often unfamiliar and complicated, and I sometimes feel embarrassed to watch the play among young people.
But it was fun to see a play that I hadn’t seen in a long time, and the reason it resonated with me wasn’t because it was a memoir or a coming-of-age story about an ordinary schoolboy who pushes himself to be something, but in the end, he feels like a broken man. The introverted protagonist, who is strutting and witty when he’s with his friends, but always holds his tongue in front of his strict parents, is a lot like me. There were quite a few scenes that reminded me of my past self, reminded me of my deceased parents, and made me think a lot about my steps back.
The blunt son was embarrassed to ask his father, whose whole body was lumpy from cirrhosis of the liver, if he was okay. I was very inarticulate, and I always regretted it behind my back, relieved only behind my back, because I saw him dying in front of my eyes and couldn’t even hold his hand warmly. Even in that moment, I found my father difficult and unfamiliar, and I didn’t know how to deal with him.
What I didn’t realize then was how difficult it is to share our hearts more deeply with each other in the name of parenthood, in the name of family. I’ll never forget the night I stayed up all night in the bin, and I saw my dad in a vision, healthy and well, and I saw my honest self. I remember my sobbing, unable to speak through my tears, telling him I loved him, that I wanted to be a good adult, and he said, “I know, I know, I know, I know, I know.” And I realized that I had to put my family first.
I realized then that I was often unkind to my family more than to others. I realized that while I try to be timely and encouraging and hugging with my friends, I swallow my sweet nothings and get easily irritated with my family. I realized that the idea that they will know, or should know, how I really feel even if I don’t say it, is actually a convenient selfishness. I realized that we don’t have long enough to leave them to guess at my love.
So now I say. I tell my mother, I tell my spouse, I tell my daughter every time I make eye contact. I say thank you and I love you. The first time is hard, the second time is easy, and when the words bring tears to each other’s eyes, I wonder why I didn’t do it sooner.
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here today, there are so many things I haven’t been able to say, and I feel like I have a lot of sincerity and gratitude to express today because of you. I know all of your sincerity, but I still want to tell you to express it a lot to your father, who is always thirsty for his daughter’s love. I want to take this opportunity to say thank you again.
70th Birthday Thank You Greetings
Hello, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for sharing this precious occasion with me.
Summer is the season when the sun is at its strongest, and I used to wait for a cool breeze in the morning to escape the sizzling sun. Just like the cool breeze that came after a long wait, my family’s past life has also had its share of comfort in times of hardship. As the season turns to autumn, I remember hoping for such carefree days in our home.
There’s always a nostalgic aroma this time of year, and when I smell it, I’m transported back in time to my father’s dusky figure heading to the wholesale vegetable market just before the 4 a.m. curfew. It’s a very special memory for me, and one that I hold close to my heart, as I remember my father leaving before everyone else to pick out the best vegetables.
My father’s life was a lesson in itself, as he worked hard to provide for his family despite the difficult circumstances. He was always tired from chopping vegetables at the hole-in-the-wall, but his hands were filled with love and dedication to his family. At one point, he wanted to escape the hard work, but in hindsight, he realizes that all those hours made him stronger for his family.
My father’s teaching that “true success is achieved through hard work” has become a guiding principle in my life, and as a child, every aspect of my father’s life was a hard work in itself, and I was determined to live my life like him. My dad is my mentor in life, and I think it’s because of him that I’ve been able to take on challenges no matter what and live my life by putting actions before words.
Today, as I celebrate his 70th birthday and give thanks, I find myself reflecting on my own life. I wonder if I’ve been as good a parent to my children as I was to my father, and I wonder if I’ve been able to pass on the love and teachings he gave me. But I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to my parents and family for the love and support they still give to my family.
Last but not least, I would like to thank all of you for joining us today.
70th birthday greetings from the family
It is truly an honor to be here today to express my family’s gratitude on behalf of my father on what would have been his 70th birthday. My father has always been a pillar of strength for me and our entire family. When I look back, I realize that the years that he has stood by our side with a steadfast heart are the history of our family.
The movie 21 Grams is titled after the weight of the soul, 21 grams, which MacDougall claimed to have calculated. The monologue at the end of the movie is poignant: “They say that when a person dies, they lose 21 grams. Everyone! How much is 21 grams? How much do you lose? When do you lose 21 grams?” Is 21 grams, the weight of five quarters, or the weight of a hummingbird?
The idea of the weight of the soul was something I first heard from my father, and it seemed so foreign and mysterious to me. He asked me that day, “How many grams does your soul weigh?” The truth is, I’m not sure my soul weighs much more than a hummingbird. Perhaps it’s even lighter than that feather, and if so, it would be difficult to weigh it on even the most precise of scales. When I replied that I wasn’t sure, my father said, “Perhaps the weight of the soul is felt because it has been wounded and has had to endure constant pain. After all, the weight of a soul is the weight of the trials and suffering it has had to carry, and perhaps the weight of your life. I will be your fence.”
My father was like a breath of air, always there, protecting us. He was the reassurance of being the closest person in the world, and the tree that held our lives together. Sometimes he could be impatient and upsetting, but because we were a family, we had each other’s backs, and we had each other’s bruises. Through my father, I have taken the phrase “family harmony” to heart, and I realize that my father’s life embodies the meaning of that phrase, as he has always brought happiness to our family.
Time is like water, and one day, my father, who has always been my fence, may not always be around. I remind myself that I’m determined to be my father’s rock now. Even though I still have a lot of shortcomings, I want to be a proud child to my father and a responsible adult to protect my family.
We wish you a very happy 70th birthday, Dad, and we are deeply grateful for the love and grace you have shown us over the years. We sincerely hope that you will continue to be healthy and stay with us for many years to come.
70th birthday greetings from the family
Spring seems to have fully arrived.
The smell of spring and the scent of grass are coming on the wind.
It’s a warm day, and it feels even better to be with you. I want to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for being here with me today.
There’s a book that I’ve been looking at for a long time, and there’s a line in it that caught my eye, and it says, “Watch what you say.”
“Don’t say the same thing to the same person over and over again,” ‘Refrain from giving unsolicited advice or admonition,’ ”Talk less of yourself and more of the other person.
It was about not wearing people down by saying things they didn’t ask you to say because you were older. These are things I’ve always tried to guard against as I read the book. I hope it’s a good lesson for you, too.
I remember my father saying something similar to me one day.
He said that it’s a sign that you’re getting old when you like to talk more than listen, and that you’re always guarding yourself. I remember him telling me that it’s a sign that you’re getting old when you start to have the urge to jump in with your own opinions rather than listen to those of others.
I’ve come to realize that the “I know because I’ve been there, done that…” attitude of trying to emphasize one’s own ideas is not welcomed by people, and I don’t think that’s necessarily unique to older people.
So I’ve always been aware of myself as I’ve gotten older, and maybe that’s why I haven’t turned into a cranky old man. It warms my heart when a grandchild comes up to me and says, “Grandpa is such a good talker,” when all I had to do was open my ears and listen.
I’m reminded that talking to young people is simpler than I thought it would be, and just being empathetic and giving them a pat on the back for a job well done goes a long way.
I’ve become more conscious of this lately, but I’ve also noticed that people who listen to others more than they talk are more welcome. People who don’t just pretend to listen, but genuinely try to understand what’s going on in the other person’s mind – in short, people who can empathize.
I have always taught my children and grandchildren to listen to others, not to judge, and to learn to put themselves in their shoes. I remember my dad telling me that it’s important to make the other person feel understood with your facial expressions and body language. I’ve always tried to listen to others, and I think that’s why I have so many good friends and why I’m here with you on this great day.
I also look back and realize that I have not been a good husband, a good father, or a good father, and I lay awake last night thinking about all of that, and while I was excited that so many people would be coming to visit me on my 70th birthday, my family was the first thing that came to mind.
In particular, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my wife, who has always understood and accepted me as a flawed and angular person, and for whom I have the deepest respect and love. I am happy to be with her, and I will always be happy to be with her.
Finally, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my family and friends for being here today. I am truly blessed to be able to spend quality time with you on this warm spring day.
70th birthday greetings from the family
I was worried that Sobok would have a difficult time getting here today due to the snow. I was wondering if you arrived safely and well. I was worried that my little one, who walks like a baby, might slip, but I am so happy to be here today.
There’s a singer who took the stage while sick, an athlete who played through an injury, and an actor who practiced relentlessly to overcome stage fright. They’re all in different fields, but they all have one thing in common: they’re all driven to achieve their goals. They all have one thing in common: a vicious passion to achieve their goals.
Looking back, I think my father had this same tenacity, and I’ve learned a lot from the way he set his sights on a single goal and went for it. I know that persistence and passion are essential to achieving your goals. But knowing is not always as easy as doing, because the road to the desired outcome is long and arduous.
When I used to complain that life was boring or that things weren’t working out no matter how hard I tried, my dad would always say, “It’s okay, it’s okay!” He always overlooked my inadequacies, and never once scolded or reprimanded me, and sometimes it broke my heart because I felt like his “it’s okay” was a comfort to my imperfect life. My father, who saw my life as if I was carrying a heavy burden unlike anyone else’s, always encouraged me to keep going instead of telling me to give up.
My father has been living in poverty since his childhood, slowly moving forward one step at a time, but his heart is stronger than anyone else’s, and he has taken big steps in the world. For him, life was not a parallel line of good and evil, but something to be walked and faced in silence. He always embraced life with humility, and from his example, I learned humility and constant growth.
Dad, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I love you deeply.
70th birthday greetings from the family
As the days grow cooler, the weight of my steps feels lighter. With the cool breeze blowing, I’m itching to take a walk here and there. With more time on my hands and a cool breeze, my thoughts are deepening. This morning, I was casually looking out the window at the changing colors of the leaves, and the path to my dad’s 70th birthday celebration today feels new and meaningful.
‘I think it’s time for you to take a break,’ my father blurted out one day, and inwardly I was cheering, hoping that he, who had always been so busy and hardworking, would finally get a chance to relax. I remember a long time ago, when I happened to look at his notebook and was stunned. It was filled to the brim with appointments, so different from the calendars I’d grown up with in October and November, it was like a battlefield. All those appointments and plans were a record of his life, and I could see him standing in the middle of it all, and I felt a little sad for him, because he was always so diligent and responsible, and that was his life.
I saw how he had managed to take care of his family in the midst of so much, and I wanted to help in any way I could. Sometimes I felt like I wanted to untangle the tangled threads, but he always said, “It’s still okay,” and took things in his stride. I learned from that, and sometimes I would look back at the times when I wasn’t as diligent, and beat myself up. He inspired me to try harder and live with integrity.
Sometimes he would tell me stories about his youngest aunt, who was an embroiderer. After she finished embroidering, she would put the colored threads back in the same order as when she started, which she found very difficult as a child. Although he wasn’t as organized as my aunt, that’s how he organized his life, caring for others and taking care of himself. I hope that today is the day that my dad will be able to organize his threads. We all know the hard work and sacrifices he’s made over the years. Now, we hope he can slow down and take some time for himself.
His steadfastness has always been a great support for us. Whenever I make a decision, he is the first person I think of. I always ask myself, “What would my father do?” Sometimes I wonder if I can live like him. I want to emulate his big heart, but it’s still hard to fathom its depths. You are such a big and honorable figure to all of us.
Dad, I love and honor you with all my heart. Today is a day dedicated to you, Dad, and we would like to take this opportunity to express our family’s deepest respect and love for all the hard work and dedication you have shown us over the years. We sincerely hope that you can rest easier now, and that you will be in good health and peace in the future.
A son thanks guests on his father’s 70th birthday
When I asked my dad, “Who do you keep in touch with the most these days?”, I remember him beaming as he told me that he’s been keeping in touch with his second-grade granddaughter, who is on vacation from school. She told me how her granddaughter’s cute chatter brightens her day, how she says, “I’m going to grow 10 centimeters taller over the holidays!” and how adorable it is that she asks for permission to do everything she does. Nowadays, when I see my granddaughter with a twinkle in her eye and a soft smile on her face, I am reminded of how much family means to me.
Looking back, my father has always been a man who forged ahead with determination. Like Columbus discovering the New World or Magellan circumnavigating the globe, my dad was always blazing new trails in our family’s life. Just as the Wright brothers realized their dream of flying, my dad never stopped challenging and leading for our family, and that’s something I admire and have learned so much from.
But were all of these challenges and pioneering efforts smooth sailing from the start? No, they weren’t without failures and setbacks, and I remember my dad using every failure as an opportunity to learn and become more determined. He never made a big deal out of failure. He often said, “Failure is just another beginning.” Watching him up close taught me to challenge myself and persevere. Many people in the world are afraid of failure or get stuck in despair and find it hard to push through difficulties, but watching my father, I learned to accept failure as part of the process and to face it with grace.
There’s something my dad used to say often. “Failure is not giving up. It’s the strength to try again.” This has been a great source of comfort and guidance for me whenever I’ve faced challenges. I’ve learned from him that failure isn’t just a setback, it’s a force to move forward. Giving up leaves you with fear, and challenges leave you with confidence. As life’s cycle of hope and despair continues, I’ve come to realize that in moments of despair, I need to push forward with greater strength.
My father would also often say, “Just because things are difficult doesn’t mean there’s no way out, just try your best to walk through it.” His teachings have permeated my life so deeply that no matter what barriers are placed in front of me, I’m not afraid, because the belief that a new path will open up with every step I take has been instilled in me through my father.
Now, it warms my heart to see my father rejoicing in his grandchildren’s antics and waiting for their calls. It makes me want to live for my family like he does. It’s heartwarming to think that my son, who has been lacking, is finally starting to realize his father’s teachings and begin to practice true filial piety. I hope that my father will live a long and healthy life, and that I will be his proud son until the end.
I sincerely hope that my father, who has been my advisor and greatest teacher forever, will live for many years to come. With gratitude.
70th birthday greetings from the family
It’s a crisp winter day, the sky is blue, and I’d like to thank you all for joining us. Today is my father’s 70th birthday, and we are gathering together as a family to celebrate. It’s a special time for us to reflect and appreciate his life together.
The winds have turned colder and winter is upon us, and we’re all thinking about getting out and walking in the crisp air. There are many memories that come to mind during this time of year, but for me, it’s the moments with my dad. I miss the conversations we had together, the encouragement he gave me, and the warm smile on his face. He was such a supportive person, even though I only now realize it.
He was always there for us without saying a word, and even though he was busy, he was always worried about me, even though there were many days when I was just sitting around with nothing to do. I remember him calling me at the end of the day to come over for dinner, which I didn’t think much of at the time, but looking back, I realize how sad and upset he must have felt.
He always bought me a big dinner, sometimes with a few glasses of soju, and a song he used to sing with his eyes closed. Whenever he would sing Patti Kim’s “Farewell,” I would feel a pang of sadness in my heart. When I graduated and got my first job, I remember the first time I took him out to dinner, and he laughed for hours as he sang “Labyrinth of Love” at a so-called karaoke bar. The romance of him wanting to learn to sing and even buying me a record remains very special to me.
As time went on, my job moved out of town and I found myself living out of town. One day, my dad came to visit me from a long way away. As I walked him out onto the floor to see him off, I remember tears welling up in my eyes. On that snowy winter day, with snow up to my ankles, my father wiped away my tears and said, “If you want to cry, go ahead. Those warm words still remain in my heart as a great comfort.
That’s what my dad was like: a man who was there to protect, embrace, and sometimes step back and let us find our own way. We are where we are today because of his big heart. Now I understand my father more, and I have a lot of respect for the path he has taken. The letters and words he gave me have been my guide in life.
He gave me comfort and strength when I failed my entrance exams, when I was struggling to find a job, and even when I was nervous about getting married. I still read his letters to this day. Every time I see his signature at the end, with his name written over and over again, I feel like he’s still there, watching over me. The sincerity of his words still resonates deeply in my heart and continues to guide my life.
Today, on this 70th birthday, I would like to thank my father once again from the bottom of my heart. To our family, and to all of you in this room, you are not just one man, but an infinitely warm and wise father, a life teacher who will forever remain in our hearts, and a proud father.
We wish you a very happy 70th birthday and thank you for all your love and sacrifice. We pray that you continue to be healthy and stay by our side for many more years to come. Yours sincerely.
