Are you preparing warm greetings for a 70th birthday celebration? In this article, you’ll find a variety of sample greetings to express your gratitude to family and friends. Brighten up the special day with classy and heartfelt messages!

70th birthday celebration thank you greeting from the head of the family

A long time ago, I read a passage in a book that really resonated with me. It went something like this.
“Change happens at the most unexpected moments, regardless of our expectations. Change can swallow us up in an instant, like a great tidal wave that comes out of nowhere and sweeps everything away.”
Everything changes. Nothing stays the same, and I think suffering comes when people don’t recognize that change and stop themselves. Life is like taking a bus on a winding road, and the more bumps and bends, the worse the car sickness.
But I’m not used to that bumpy road yet, maybe because I haven’t experienced firsthand the many winds and adversities my grandmother and grandfather have faced in the past. My grandmother has always been there to guide me and all of us, paving the way for us to live life without worry.
It was during my elementary school days. I remember walking a long way to my grandmother’s house with her. My grandmother walked the entire way for me because I got very carsick, and at one point I asked her, “Grandma, why do you get carsick?” And she said, “It’s because your body can’t handle the change.
“Car sickness is caused by your body’s inability to keep up with the changing road. If you’re on a bus, you can’t control the movement of the car, and you’re constantly being pulled to one side. But a driver is different, because he knows the road is winding and he goes with the flow.”
As my grandmother said, you can’t predict and prepare for everything in life at once, but those who are flexible enough to navigate and react to each moment will get farther without getting lost. I think there is great wisdom in that statement.
In a world that is both small and big, wide and narrow, we meet so many people and are subjected to so many changes, and my grandmother taught us to cherish each action and each word. Just like the butterfly effect, where the flutter of a butterfly’s wings on the other side of the world can create a huge storm, one small connection can make a huge difference in our lives.
I will always take my grandmother’s teachings to live in the world with humility and patience to heart, and I will never forget the wisdom she taught me, and I will strive to be as helpful to my family and neighbors as she was to me.
I wish my grandmother a very happy 70th birthday celebration. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to my family and guests for being here today.

70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you

I’d like to thank all of my loved ones for joining me in celebrating my 70th birthday.
This morning, the chirping of the sparrows and the clucking of the chickens made me feel refreshed. I’m excited to see so many people I haven’t seen in a while, and I can’t wait to stay up all night chatting with them. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to come.
When I was in elementary school, my father subscribed to a Japanese educational magazine and told us something interesting: “The story of Aesop’s fable ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’ is told differently in Korean and Japanese textbooks.” In Korea, the tortoise wins the race by catching the rabbit off guard, but in Japan, the tortoise wakes up the rabbit from his sleep and together they reach the finish line. The two ways of looking at the same fable have stayed with me for quite some time.
If the lesson of “the weak can beat the strong if they work hard” is Korea’s story, the lesson of “the weak go hand in hand with the strong” is Japan’s story. The former reminds me of the triumphalism of winning even if you let your guard down, while the latter seems to embody the value of living together in a win-win situation. Throughout my life, I have experienced inner conflicts within the framework of fierce competition, and I have fought with myself constantly.
However, there is a joy that only comes with retirement. It’s a sense of liberation and a long-desired break from the fierce battlefield. Most of all, I’m looking forward to traveling and finding another happiness in life with my spouse, who has been there for me. We’ve come this far because we’re together, and we’ve come this far because we’re determined.
Our son and daughter-in-law are now fighting the battle, and I know that they too will work hard, live their lives to the fullest, and one day enjoy this honeyed respite that I have today. I will share it with more people, and I will live with my head bowed in humility.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking time out of your busy schedule to be with us, and I wish you all good health and happiness.

70th birthday greetings from the family

The cold seems to have broken.
The wind is blowing gently like a spring breeze, and it seems that your father’s favorite season is coming. My father, who always felt and welcomed the change of seasons before anyone else, always recognized the beauty of the new season in the midst of his busy life and passed on the charm of the season to his family.
My father is still very active in social activities. He is always full of energy, despite the worries around him, and he is not afraid to try new things. The other day, my friend and I were accompanied by my father, who hadn’t seen him in about a year and a half, and as soon as we met him, he greeted us warmly and took the wheel. Before we knew it, my friend and I were being escorted to a delicious restaurant that he had arranged.
My dad offered to buy my friend and I a delicious meal and drove us around, and as usual, he was very attentive, and I think it was impressive to my friend to see him take the wheel and lead the way. When my friend said, “You must have had something good happen to you,” my dad smiled broadly and told me that he had just been diagnosed with stomach cancer and had undergone major surgery to remove more than half of his stomach. I remember the moment when my friend was both embarrassed and impressed by my dad’s cheerful smile and positive outlook. His health and positivity made it seem like he was able to handle such a major illness with ease.
It seems that illness doesn’t come alone, but brings company. After the stomach surgery, he had to undergo another major surgery due to problems with his spine. No matter how many times he was sick, I never saw any color on his face. On the contrary, he always had a boyish smile on his face and always spoke in a cheerful voice, which always encouraged everyone in the family. When I was younger, I just thought he was full of energy, but now I realize that his smile and energy were the secret to his good health.
He often told us when we asked him for his health secrets.
“I shouted at the cancer cells: when I die, you die, so let’s live well together.”
This quote really resonated with me. My dad told me that I shouldn’t let Hansako’s disease get me down, but rather that I should smile and be positive.
“If I get down on the cancer cells, they’ll just get more aggressive, so I’ll smile bigger and be more aggressive.”
I can’t tell you how much I admired and respected my dad when he said that.
He always emphasized that you only live once, so you should enjoy it as much as you can. He would often tell us that we only have about 30 years to live well after our formative years, and that we should live in the present moment and have no regrets. It was a wise piece of advice that made us realize how much more precious this time is.
There’s another story that comes to mind when I think of my dad. He once told me a story about Annemarie Robertson Morrissey, who is considered America’s national painter. He said that following your dreams, no matter how old you are, is the true attitude of life, just like Morrissey, who started painting at age 76 and continued to work until she was 101. As he said, “No man is alive without suffering,” and to live life to the fullest, we must move forward without losing heart no matter what difficulties we encounter.
If there is a national painter of America, I am proud to say that my father is it. I learn a lot from him because he embraces growing older as a process of becoming more mature rather than just getting older. With his passion for life, positivity, and warm heart that cares about his family and the people around him, he is the person we want to emulate.
I will live my life as wisely and positively as you do, and most of all, I will be grateful for each and every day that I am given. I wish you a very happy 70th birthday, Dad, and I hope you have many more healthy and laugh-filled days ahead of you.

70th birthday greetings on behalf of the family

The human mind is a wonderful and mysterious thing.
What you think and how you think can change the course of your life.
There is a psychological phenomenon called the “placebo effect”. If a doctor prescribes a patient a “fake pill” that doesn’t work and makes the patient believe that “if you take this pill and take care of it, you’ll get better soon,” they will actually get better.
We live in an age where luxury clothes and expensive items are seen as a measure of a person’s worth.
While many people try to make a statement with multi-million dollar furs and luxury cars, my grandfather showed me a life far from these values. He taught me the freedom and confidence to reach for the sky without any pretense. In the presence of my grandfather’s great wisdom and broad perspective, I often realize the size of the world. I am blessed to have had a man like my grandfather by my side to watch, learn, and grow.
Sometimes it breaks my heart to see the marks of life on my grandfather’s waist and body, but he was not ashamed of those hard times, but rather spoke of them as an affirmation of life. In a society that emphasizes appearance and success, it makes me reflect on myself. My grandfather’s bent waist and face with the embrace of the past is itself a sign of a life well lived, and seeing it makes me reflect and reflect on myself.
I remember the way my grandfather smiled and said he was happy when I told him I was planning a 70th birthday feast. I remember him saying, “I’m so grateful that you remember my age.” I also take to heart his words about how life’s deepest cries don’t have to be swallowed alone, because there’s always someone to cry with you from afar.
There is a saying my grandfather often tells me. “Just as the tree stands with its roots deep in the ground, waiting for the warmth of spring, I wish we could stand firmly on the ground of hope.” Just as the naked tree waits for spring to come again, I wish we could stand with our hearts warm and ready to welcome the new spring.
I will continue to learn the power of my grandfather’s positivity and strive to be a better person myself.
Thank you all for joining me, and I wish my grandfather a very happy 70th birthday. Thank you.

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The wind is very cold, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who have traveled a long way through this cold wind. Today is a very special day for all of us in my family. We’re here to celebrate my grandmother’s 70th birthday, and we couldn’t be happier to have so many of you with us.
More recently, we celebrated our grandson’s graduation. It’s amazing how fast time flies, but every graduation and commencement ceremony reminds me of my own graduation so many years ago, with all the excitement and fear of taking my first steps on my own path, and it makes me appreciate my grandmother’s presence even more for being such an important guide for me.
There was one day, right before graduation, when I decided to run away from home. It’s a funny story, but I vividly remember writing down the date so that my parents wouldn’t have to worry about it. In fact, it was none other than my grandmother who advised me to move out.
I went to my grandmother’s house, feeling anxious and confused about graduation, but my smile at the time was somehow awkward. I guess when you’re not genuinely happy in your heart, your smile feels different. My grandmother quickly noticed my expression, and with warmth in her eyes, she kept asking me questions. I wasn’t sure what was weighing on my mind, and I wasn’t sure myself, but my grandmother read my mind and said to me, “You really need to go away on your own.”
She encouraged me to run away for a week. She told me that it wouldn’t be easy to be alone in a quiet, unfamiliar place, but that it would help me get to know myself better. She said that by going through the discomfort of eating alone in a strange place and sleeping alone, I would discover who I really am. That trip, with my grandmother’s support and words in mind, was an important time for me to mature in my thinking.
My grandmother is always watching over me, and even without words, she can see through my heart. She has always been my guide, encouraging me in a deeper and more honest way than my parents ever could. What inspired me to travel was a letter she handed me with her advice, and the words of that letter are still etched deep in my heart.
“Many youths are troubled where they sit. Leave your seat and stand up. It takes courage to leave. If you do leave, be thoroughly solitary. What you leave to yourself will eventually return to you. I can’t wait to see what you think when you come back, mature, and I know you will find a new path.”
As I pondered each line of this letter, I felt my grandmother’s deep love and wisdom. It reminded me that no matter how many books I read or how many different experiences I have, I will never be able to become an adult like her. My grandmother is a person with a wide and deep perspective, as if she understands everything in the world. I want to live my life like her.
I hope that someday I will be able to fathom her life and mind, and I sincerely hope that she will always be by my side to advise me throughout the years, and that she will always be in good health.
Thank you again for joining us today, and thank you for celebrating with our family and honoring her.

70th birthday greetings from the family

I know many of you love the season of fall.
It’s not too hot, not too cold, and it doesn’t rain or snow much, so I think it’s a season that refreshes your mood. I personally love autumn, too, especially when I look at the autumn sky and feel like I have to go somewhere. It’s also a season of nostalgia and warmth. Every year, my grandmother’s birthday was filled with this refreshing feeling. In fact, her very existence has been the refreshing feeling in my life. Thanks to her warm encouragement and advice, I’ve always been able to orient myself in life.
I don’t think anyone goes through life without struggles, and while they are sometimes heavy and overwhelming, they are also unavoidable. I’ve been at a crossroads many times in my life, and every time I had to make a decision, my heart felt heavy and frustrated, but it was my grandmother’s presence that helped me get over the hump. She has been the wisest mentor and rock in the world to me. Her advice always opened up new paths for me and gave me a solid dose of courage.
One day, after I lost my job, I was lost and lost for a while. As impatience and anxiety built up in my mind and my sense of helplessness deepened, my grandmother suddenly called out to me: “Go away, to a strange place, where you will see your days anew.” Those words resonated with me like a blast of air that shook off old dust. Those words gave me the strength to start over, and I eventually gathered the courage to take on new challenges.
When I was getting married, there were times when we had frequent conflicts and struggled to understand each other. The deeper the conflict, the harder and more exhausting it became. That’s when my grandmother told me one thing: “When a person comes, it’s actually a big deal, because that person’s whole life comes with them.” Her words resonated deeply with me, and she taught me something I hadn’t thought of before: how to respect and value people, in a simple yet profound way.
She always did. She used to tell me that no matter how hard the world was, there was a warm breeze and sunshine on my side, and to be strong, and that breeze and sunshine was her. She has always given me courage and hope, and she has always stood up for me to never give up.
She generously shared her wisdom and love with us as she navigated the many ups and downs of life. Knowing how she persevered through the hardships of poverty and hardship when she was younger, I am inspired to go one step further by her example. No matter what difficulties come my way, I will endure them with the warmth of my grandmother’s heart, and I will always keep in mind to take a break and find a new path when things get tough.
I wish my grandmother a very happy 70th birthday. I’m so happy to be here today with my family to express our gratitude and congratulations. Thank you, Grandma, for always being by our side.

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The scent of spring is wafting through the air.
As I close my eyes and breathe in the scent, I feel calm and relaxed. As I look at the bright colors of the azaleas and forsythia carried by the warm spring breeze, my heart feels lighter and I smile like a child. On a day like this, I wish I could have walked with my grandmother. I stand here today, honoring my grandmother, who has spent her entire life working hard for our family.
There’s a saying that most adults, including my grandmother, always say.
“Young people, don’t be unhappy if you’re a little poor, young people, if you’re a little poor. Youth is enough to overcome everything.”
These were words that adults would say with experience and wisdom, but every time I heard them, my grandmother would quietly smile and say, “I’m sorry I’m just saying this, but if you live hard when you’re young, the world will recognize your efforts, and even if it’s hard now, your efforts won’t be in vain.”
My grandmother’s words were always sincere. She had a kind and gentle outlook on the world, and I would often feel at ease in front of her, confessing things that I had never told anyone before.
I would talk to her about things I couldn’t talk to my parents or friends about.
I told her about my frustrations with living in Seoul and the gap between my dream world and reality. She would listen to my stories, always hugging me with deep understanding, and then she would say.
“The younger me, and the younger you, you don’t realize how often we all get the wrong attachments to things. We prioritize without knowing what’s really important, we place too much value on things that aren’t, and sometimes we make bad decisions to do things that are beyond our capabilities.”
There was always something enlightening in my grandmother’s words, and when I listened to her advice, her little philosophy was far more valuable than any 300-page textbook I studied in college. I realized that what she was saying was real life, real reflection, and real reality.
The world was, and still is, a cruel place, a place where we are often tossed from place to place, desperately hoping for an opportunity that comes our way, only to be abandoned once we step into it. In the midst of this cruel world, I want to live rightly and warmly, just as my grandmother taught me.
I live today with the dream of becoming a wise adult like my grandmother.
I’m so grateful that I’ve always been able to see and learn from her character and life wisdom that I can’t learn from books. I always promise myself that I will grow up to be an adult who can give warmth to those around me and embrace my family just like my grandmother.
I would like to express my gratitude to my grandmother for being such a kind and generous person, and I hope she will stay with us for a long and healthy life. With gratitude.

70th birthday greetings from the family

‘Tis the season to walk.
The earth turns, and the seasons must have been changing while we were stuck in the gray concrete of a dreary city.
I see it every year, but when the first snow falls, I’m always so happy to see it again.
Each day that passes as we take another step toward winter is a familiar and cherished break for me.
I’m grateful for the season, even if it does feel a little like a vacation that’s just around the corner.
In the midst of this warm change of seasons, my life has been layered with special connections and times together.
Like the little park I stumbled upon while walking with a friend, these small connections and family members have brought so much joy to my day.
It was daytime, not too crowded, just the right amount of noise, just the right amount of relaxation, and the park had a forest path.
The forest path was quiet, but it became a chattering place with small changes every day.
I’d take this friend, I’d take that friend, I’d take my husband, I’d take my kids, and it became a regular spot.
One day it bloomed beautifully, the next day it dropped like a hot potato, yesterday it had three leaves, today it has five, and nature is always showing us new things.
It’s like that with life. Small changes happen every day in the countless hours we’ve shared together.
My son and daughter-in-law and son-in-law and daughter-in-law are also in their own places, making their own days.
If my days seem to go by slowly, their days seem to go by in a whirlwind of activity.
Often, I’ll see them come home looking like they’ve been run over by a car or run over by someone, and they’ve had a rough day.
I, on the other hand, am sometimes sorry that I’m able to take my time and savor life.
I’d like to join all of you here today to give them a heartfelt round of applause and encouragement for their hard work.
More than anyone else, you’re here today, and you’re a great support to them.
I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who have taken the time out of your lives to come and celebrate my 70th birthday today.
My life has been enriched and made brighter because of you.
I sincerely hope that, like this warm season, your lives are filled with happiness and good health.

70th birthday greetings from the family

It’s been snowing lightly today, and many people attach special meaning to the first snowfall. Some people make wishes when they see the first snow, while others feel their hearts flutter as they think of someone they want to see. I’m one of them. As I watch the snow fall as one year comes to an end and a new one begins, I’m grateful to be here today with my loved ones and those I care about.
We all feel the pain of loss. It’s not something we can avoid because we don’t want to face it, and when we do, it leaves a deep scar. Loss leaves a mark on our hearts, and sometimes the scars can be invisible and devastating. There are certain people who come to mind on particularly joyful and happy days. For me, it’s my wife in heaven. When someone you love isn’t with you, the void feels so big. No matter how much time passes, the feeling of missing her doesn’t go away.
Even though she’s been gone for a long time, I can’t help but think of her. Sometimes a breeze brings back memories, or I think of her when I’m boiling bean sprout soup and putting it on the table. I remember how much she loved bean sprout soup, and I remember how she used to sprinkle chili powder on the soup I prepared every time I cooked it. Each of these memories is a precious comfort and a trace of nostalgia for me.
After my wife left, for a while, I wondered why she left so soon. The regret that I didn’t do more for her while she was alive always lingered in the back of my mind, and I had endless thoughts of “if only I had done this” and “if only I had been there for her more.” I know now that there’s no turning back, but the regret and remorse never goes away. This pain is probably a complex emotion that everyone goes through when they experience loss.
But I spend time thinking about it. Maybe there’s more to loss than just the pain, and maybe there’s something to be grateful for: that we can learn to value it through the pain we bear, and that we can honor her in our longing by remembering the times we loved. To give space to grief, to give it the time it deserves, to give up the right to love for love’s sake – that’s what true separation and memorialization is all about.
I’ve cried a lot over the years, but I think I’ve always tried to keep it short, to keep it contained, like when I should have been crying for 30 minutes, I’d stop in 20 minutes, and then I’d keep the tears I couldn’t release back in my chest. I think it’s okay to be a little honest with myself now, and maybe it’s okay to let those feelings out, to let every last tear fall, and then I’ll be able to think about her with a clearer mind.
Perhaps going through life is all about preparing for the separation that will come someday. When we lose someone we love and experience the pain of loss, we realize the depth of our pain in great sorrow. But life goes on, and it’s only when we find the courage to face our grief that we find a quiet peace, and perhaps that’s what loss is all about.
On this joyous day, in the presence of my family and friends, I am once again reminded of my wife in heaven. Although she is not here with me today, all the time and love she shared with me still lives on in my heart, and I’m going to bring those memories out, rejoice in them to my heart’s content, but also share my sadness and longing. I want to give all of this joy and honor to my wife in heaven, I know she’s smiling with me today, and I’m deeply grateful to everyone in this room.
Thank you for being with me today.

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We’ve been having a cold snap, but the weather seems to have calmed down a bit for today, and I think the heavens have been kind enough to make it easy for you to come.
As I’ve been preparing for my 70th birthday celebration, I’ve been in touch with many of my friends and family around the world, and I’ve realized how many connections I’ve made in my life. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, and I’m proud to feel the weight of the relationships I’ve built over the years. No matter where I go in the country, I don’t feel lonely and have people to share my heart with, which is a happiness I can only truly feel at this age.
All of you have directly or indirectly helped me get to where I am today, and I’m so grateful and thankful that you’ve taken the time to share your stories with me.
Lately, my adolescent granddaughter has been coming to me with all sorts of questions, and I can’t tell you how cute and proud I am of her. She thinks she knows her grandfather as a pretend doctor and a jack-of-all-trades, but her questions have some depth to them, and sometimes I’m stumped. From everyday questions like “Should I go to school?” and “Should I get married?” to philosophical questions like “Why do wars never end?”, “Why do people criticize each other for being different and even fight?”, and “Are humans inherently evil or good?”, it’s not always easy to find answers.
My granddaughter helps me to think through these questions. I read books and ask friends for advice because I want to give her good answers, but it’s not easy to find a clear answer. I value the time we spend together thinking and sharing our thoughts as we search for answers. It makes me reflect on my life again and think about the values I’ve long forgotten.
My wife complains that I’m spending more time out of the house, but it’s a great joy for me to share thoughts and learn together. We try to reflect on the values that we take for granted, such as love and marriage, family and friends, and also think deeply about other important issues in our lives, such as democracy and freedom, money and time, and religion.
It is my goal and pleasure to continue these reflections throughout my life, and the presence of colleagues and friends who share my concerns is a great support. It is very energizing for me to reconnect with so many people, to listen to each other, to coordinate our thoughts and learn from each other, and sometimes I wonder if our small contributions can help build a better tomorrow.
Once again, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for joining us today, and I sincerely wish you all good health and happiness.
Thank you.

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Winter rain has fallen. I’m not sure if the roads were very slippery on the way here today, but I’m glad to see that this rain seems to be hastening spring.
It is said that people are born with different sizes of vessels, but the size of the vessel is not determined at birth, but is determined by life. If you humble yourself by caring for others, and keep improving yourself, your vessel will grow.
I’ve pushed myself to be a great parent and a great son, but sometimes I’ve been criticized for being greedy or sloppy, and there have been days when I’ve had to beat myself up to make sure I didn’t.
When we see someone who works hard and gives to others, we say, “What a big heart, he’s going to do great things,” and my father often said that to me. Perhaps he meant it as an encouragement to me when we were poor and things were hard for everyone, and I grew up taking it to heart and trying not to make mistakes.
But looking back, I don’t think I’ve ever been a big enough vessel – I’ve often blamed circumstances, and I’ve often stuck to my guns rather than considering the other person’s point of view – but I’ve always wanted to be a bird of a feather, not a bird of a feather.
As I approach my 70th birthday, I think of all the people I’ve hurt with my behavior. I am deeply reflecting on my shortcomings, and I bow my head and apologize. In the future, I will think about what I lacked rather than what I did well, as my ancestor said, and I will try to become a person with a bigger vessel by thinking deeply about it.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to me in your busy lives.

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Once a week, I have a day to play for myself. This day is all about me. I play with my pencil until my hands are black, with total concentration, like a child who has just discovered something fun for the first time. I struggle to draw a single line, hoping that one day I will be able to draw how I feel and the world around me spontaneously. I realize how grateful I am to be able to pursue the dreams that I wanted to do in life but let go of.
I’ve always been interested in painting, but it was never easy to get started. I didn’t have the time when I was in the middle of a busy life, and even when I did, I was too busy lying in bed. It’s almost like looking back and wistfully realizing how quickly the years have flown by. Now that I’m retired, I feel helpless in the face of the frighteningly large amount of time I have, but it’s given me an unexpected sense of freedom and a chance to reflect on my life.
Now I see friends I haven’t seen in a while, talk to neighbors, and share stories with my daughter-in-law. Most of the time, it’s about their lives. I talk about my kids’ SATs, my hair that’s gone gray from lack of color, how my insurance company is being a jerk when it comes to paying my premiums, and how far I’m willing to go to believe that my vegetables are organic. I even nod when one of them tells me that her husband went to the hospital to get his needle removed. These days, I’m finding that everyday conversations are important. I’m reminded that the little things in life can hold up a mirror to the truth of life.
Many of my friends are in more difficult situations than I am, and when I look at them, I feel almost guilty for the leeway I have now. I feel guilty for not being more proactive in helping them through their struggles, and I think about that every time I’m back in the studio, making lines in my sketchbook. But then I think, if I can be me, and we can still be us, even when life tests us, then that’s okay, too. What a comfort it is to stay centered and hold your ground amidst the waves of life.
I’ve gotten to the age where I get obituaries of people, and I get wedding invitations from friends whose kids are getting married, and it’s just weird. But every time I get a call from a friend who’s mentally exhausted, or hear about a sibling’s cancer diagnosis, I’m reminded of the finitude of our lives. Every time I see a friend’s smile barely reaching the tip of his or her Bourton lips, I’m reminded that while they may look fine on the outside, someone else is walking with an invisible weight on their shoulders. Seeing one of our closest friends and confidants in a difficult and challenging situation suddenly reminds us of our own youth.
When I was twenty-two, penniless and poor, I had a friend who left me a briquette in my dorm room with a small meal and a briquette fire. How could I ever forget that? The little things we did for each other meant a lot to me then. Now that we’re older and weighing heavier on each other, the friendship and gratitude we shared then still lingers in my heart.
They say we’re all terribly short-sighted when it comes to our own pain, so it’s easy to wallow in self-pity when we’re sick, but tragedy doesn’t last longer than comedy. We cry when we want to cry, but in the end, we endure the pain and get back on our feet. So when I have a tough moment, I try to look at it in the bigger picture of life, in a different light. I believe that just being born into this world is the most special and blissful miracle in the universe, and that even my pain will be an asset to my life.
There is only one thing I wish for now. I hope that we will live by each other’s side, and that our lives will be peaceful and happy for all of us. I am grateful for the years that have passed, and I pray that the time ahead will be filled with gratitude. I sincerely wish you all happiness. With gratitude.

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The weather has suddenly turned cold.
As a result, colds are rampant.
It seems like a minor illness, but it makes us uncomfortable in many ways.
I hope everyone had a safe and smooth trip home.
They say the years fly by, and it seems like before you can take a step in life, another season is upon us. Just like my childhood, which passed in the blink of an eye, the years I’ve lived seem to pile up in a blink of an eye and land me in the big chair of my 70th birthday.
Often, when I’m cleaning out my desk, a stack of childhood journals pops up.
I flip through them and laugh as I remember things I’d forgotten about.
I wonder why my younger self took things so seriously when they were so insignificant in hindsight.
Why did I write so many diaries that made me cringe when I read them?
I even had the ridiculous notion that I would never be able to publish my journals.
Unlike my diary, which was simple and faithful to my feelings, the diaries of Ahn Jung-geun or Yi Sun-sin in the old days were those of intellectuals.
Although I have no talent for writing, I also think positively that I have a talent for taking every situation seriously but turning it into a laugh.
The diary continues until I’m about twenty, and then it stops.
At the end of those years, I always end with these words.
‘I want to live with all my heart, with all my life, and with all my strength.’
I’ve tried to make it a habit to do things with my heart, my life, and my strength.
I thought that if you give your all in anything, that’s a recipe for success.
To play to your strengths, specialize in what you do, and live happily ever after.
I must have had some very busy and difficult days trying to do this.
But in life, you learn that things rarely go the way you plan, no matter how much you plan and prepare. When unexpected difficulties come your way, you panic at first, but when you take a step back and look at it, you realize that it’s an important part of life. It’s only then that you start to think about the true meaning and value of life, and appreciate every moment. Looking back, I realize that all the hardships and experiences I had back then were the driving force that brought me to where I am today.
I got through those years thinking that the more trials I went through, the stronger my inner strength became.
I think that’s what gave me the ability to be resilient in the face of trials and pain.
It makes you resilient enough to handle any adversity in life.
But even so, I still pray today that trials will never come.
Because I know the pain and suffering.
The older I get, the weaker my mind and body become.
I am relieved that I have strong children, and I have a loving wife.
The power of family is so strong.
With such precious people by my side, I still have a lot to learn and grow. My family is now my leaning point, and I’m grateful that they share the weight of the years with me.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my family for standing by my side and supporting me.
I am grateful to my family, friends, and life partners for seeing me through to my 70th birthday.
Thank you.

70th birthday thank you note

It is said that digestion is not done by the stomach, but by the mind, and just as a relaxed mind straightens the face, so do the wrinkles on the stomach. When we are in a good mood, our body is naturally healthy, our stomach moves actively, and the secretion of gastric juices and blood circulation in the stomach wall are improved. A meal shared with people who are happy to be together is the best medicine.
For me, that’s exactly what we’re doing today, and I’m so grateful to be here with you, sharing a meal with my family. They say that good company and casual conversation make for a great meal and side dishes, and this time with you today is more than a meal.
A feast is not just about sharing food; it’s about sharing our hearts, reflecting on the past, and affirming our affection for each other. While others may choose to have a feast in a restaurant or hotel, my family and I wanted to host you in the warmth of our home, where we can share our hearts and serve you food that we have prepared with our own hands, so we have prepared a small, but not much.
I’d like to say we didn’t have much, but my entire family put our hearts and souls into it. My wife and children grocery shopped and prepared every single item for a week in advance, and no detail was left untouched. I am so grateful to my family for going the extra mile for me, a husband and father who doesn’t have enough. It’s a meal made with love and care, and I know it will be a real treat to share with you.
These days, when I come back from my morning workout and eat, I find so much happiness in that simple meal. When my wife cooks the vegetables that she carefully grew in the garden, it is more precious than any other food in the world, and it makes my heart feel relaxed, my digestion is better, and there are fewer wrinkles on my face. I hope you can share this joy with me.
Even if it’s not the real sacrament, a hearty meal and good company is the best digestive medicine. Thank you again for joining us today, and I hope you enjoy the meal and look forward to many more years of seeing and sharing.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here.

70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you

Summer is in full swing.The heat and humid air are taking my breath away.
I’m not sure if it’s because I’m getting older and my stamina is declining, or if the heat is making it harder for me.
Either way, it’s getting hotter and hotter.
We all know how time flies these days.
Perhaps as the years go by, the pace of life feels faster.
Still, the seasons always come around and remind us of times we’ve forgotten, and as these summer days come around again, so do the seasons of our lives.
Today, I’d like to share a story from my younger days and today.
This is probably the first time I’ve ever spoken in such a formal manner in front of friends, juniors, and family.
So, I feel a little awkward and embarrassed. In the past, I would have just smiled and talked in a casual way, but now that time has added weight and responsibility to my life, I feel more comfortable using a formal greeting. I hope you’ll listen with a smile, even if you find it lacking and awkward.
Looking back, there were so many things that happened.
Entering college, taking my first steps into the workforce, and experiencing life’s big and small moments, some of which were overwhelming and daunting.
The smell of tear gas on campus, police with batons, cries for democracy, trembling hearts, and nights of praying under our breath for our seniors in jail… our desire was simple. It was a single desire to open our path with our own power.
Now we live in a world where we can elect our own president, where we are free to make our voices heard. In a way, you could say we’ve accomplished what we set out to do.
However, I also realize that today’s youth are going through their own generation’s struggles and trials.
I think every generation has its own struggles and hardships, and I’m sure the young people of today are walking a tough road to achieve their own dreams and goals, and I’m both saddened and encouraged by their efforts. As the saying goes, “The deeper the night, the brighter the stars,” and I would like to convey my warmest wishes to them, believing that there will be a brighter time after the hard days. Just as I have grown in that comfort, they will walk a bright path ahead.
Watching my students grow brings me immense joy.
When I see each of you struggling in your own place, I am so happy and grateful that my role can be of meaningful help to someone else.
But it also makes me cautious. I’m always careful to make sure that my words or actions don’t hurt anyone or bring frustration to any situation, and I want to take this opportunity to apologize if any of my words have made you feel uncomfortable.
I sincerely thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to join us today.
This summer day feels warmer, perhaps because we have such dear people by our side, and I hope that we will continue to remember the importance of each other in the many years we will walk together.
I wish you all good health and happiness, and thank you again.
I will always remember to be grateful.
Thank you.

70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you

As birthdays come around this time of year, I am deeply grateful to be here to celebrate with you. This time of year is even more meaningful as we share greetings and catch up with loved ones as the year comes to a close. As the years go by and I start to see the empty seats of my friends, I often think of this gathering as a feast of people who have made it through the year, and it’s a little sad to think that each empty seat is a story of their life.
Some are still active in society, others are quietly enjoying their retirement journey, and I feel that everyone’s path is beautiful and precious. Just like the violets don’t envy the azaleas, everyone is beautiful just the way they are, and that makes our lives meaningful.
When I return from these gatherings, I always think of my wife. I think about how I wouldn’t be where I am today without my wife, who has always been by my side as a lifelong companion. My wife and I have cried and laughed together, supported each other with love and friendship, and as the years have passed, we’ve grown apart: in love in our 20s, busy in our 30s, cranky in our 40s, and now grateful for each other. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my wife, who has been with me through the difficult times, and to my family and friends who have supported me from the bottom of their hearts.
You have always stood by my side, and it is because of you that I am able to bow my head and say thank you today. To those who have sustained me, and to all of you who have been with me, I express my deepest gratitude.

70th Birthday Greetings On behalf of my family

Good evening, everyone. I’d like to thank everyone for joining us today. Today is a special day, with so many familiar faces, exchanging cheerful greetings and warm words of encouragement, and I am truly grateful for each and every one of you here.
The Buddha once said, “Sharing what you have does not diminish your happiness.” With these words in mind, I am reminded of the value of sharing and caring. If I dare to paraphrase the Buddha a bit, “Sharing what you have will increase your happiness.” We have already experienced many times that sharing multiplies our happiness, and being here with you is a testament to that. Having learned warmth and caring from so many of you, you are my teachers in life.
As a child, one of the most precious things I could do was to help my grandmother and mother sew. The small act of threading a needle at the end of a long, quiet winter’s night in the mistletoe meant so much to me. My grandmother would often praise me for being “the sign of our house,” and I loved that praise, even as a child. I still remember those days of threading the needle and listening to their praise.
Even while I slept, my grandmother and mother would continue sewing all night long, sometimes with sighs of frustration from the needle, but in the morning, the garments would be transformed by my mother’s touch. They were tattered, but they were warm, filled with care and love, and the memory of those warm nights is etched in my memory with the sound of sagrak-sagrak. It was like “the sound of snow falling,” as a poet once said, and the sound of sewing going on all night and the sight of fluffy snow piling up outside the window was one of the most cozy and cozy scenes of my childhood.
Over time, as I grew up and had children of my own, I found myself sewing. Sometimes I’ll be working late into the early morning hours and suddenly I’ll hear that sagrak-sagrak sound again, and I’ll think of my grandmother and mother. It’s a nostalgic feeling, a moment that makes the corners of my mouth turn up, and the memories of those days are so deeply embedded in my heart that they still come back to me.
I’m now at the age of my grandmother and mother. I look back and wonder what kind of mother and grandmother they must have been. While their love has been a model for my life, I realize that I haven’t always been as wise and dedicated as they were, but I have tried to share that love with my family.
Now, like them, I want to embrace my family with a wider and deeper heart. I want to be a better mother and grandmother, and I want to give back the love that you have shown me. I wish my family the best of health and peace, and I extend my happiness and gratitude to all of you here today.
Thank you again for joining us today, and may you always be healthy and happy.

70th birthday greetings from the family

These days are filled with dazzling sunshine, cool breezes, and rain and snow. Amidst these seasonal changes, the bountiful fruits of the farmer’s labor and sweat bear fruit, reminding us of the precious meaning of life in the midst of nature’s providence. Just like the precious fruit that is finally obtained after countless turns of the wheel, we are keenly aware of the hard work and dedication that our elders have put in throughout their lives.
When I see the smile on their copper-colored faces, I realize that this is true happiness, a precious reflection of the value of our lives. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my grandparents, who have lived for so many years and have always been a pillar of strength for their children and grandchildren, sometimes giving them direction in life with words that resonate deeply.
When I was in high school, I took my teacher’s advice and chose a motto, and there was a word I took to heart. That word was “empty. At that time, when I wanted to become a poet, the word seemed very romantic and dignified to me, as I dreamed of conveying the values of the world through literature and living a free life without being bound by material things, but in reality, it was never an easy path.
It was probably unheard of for a writer to make a lot of money at that time, so I decided early on to accept a life of poverty, and to wrap it in the fancy name of cheongbin. In my own way, I dreamed of a noble life that transcended worldly greed, just like the Joseon Dynasty yangban. Of course, sometimes I thought about what if my wife threw her shoes at me to earn money, but I always had the will to live a cheongbin life in my heart.
As the years went by, I had a stable job and the motto gradually faded into the back of my mind. I had a comfortable job, a modest salary, a normal family, and a secular life. But one day, I suddenly wondered if my current life was truly the life I had dreamed of, and I decided to leave my comfortable job and take on a new challenge, despite the worries and urgings of those around me. The old motto of “cheng bin” came back to encourage me: “What if I fail? I’ve already decided to be a cheongbin,” I told myself.
I think that living with a mindset of poverty is not just about having more or less material things, but also about pursuing the abundance of the heart. We all have a desire for possessions, but we also have a fear of living in poverty, and while we may not be able to reach the state of total abandonment like the monk in the court, I hope to move towards a life of true abandonment by letting go of my mind, even if it’s just a little bit.
I hope that the value of freedom and simplicity of owning nothing will be deeply felt by everyone. There is the joy of owning and the joy of not owning. I long for a life that is light and free from the value of material things, and I would like to fulfill the value of Cheongbin that I once dreamed of from now on. I would like to ask for your support and encouragement in my challenge to take the first step.
Once again, I am deeply grateful for all the love and dedication you have given us to lead us to this point. We will take your teachings to heart as we move forward with our lives.

70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you

A different question from yesterday brings a different thought from yesterday, and a different thought from yesterday opens a new life. I have often said, “To change your life, change your thoughts, and to change your thoughts, change your questions.” I believe that questions can make us pause in our busy lives. It is heartwarming to see the faces of all of you who have taken the time to attend this event. I especially remember getting teary-eyed when I heard a student say that he still uses the phrase I delivered on Teacher’s Day as a guide for his life. Today, I realize once again that all of you are the ones leading the development of our country.
Who said the world is not progressing? Who said that our education is a rotten well? The world and the education that adults have created may sometimes leave something to be desired, but our students who are growing up in it are opening up new possibilities with wider and deeper horizons. Even though I’ve long since retired from teaching, I still listen to the news from the school, because it’s a place I spent a lot of time and still hold a special place in my heart.
Seeing so many of you here today, I realize how many students I’ve had. As I look at the dozens of business cards that come up to me and hand me their grown-up selves, I think of the students who are quietly living their own lives all over Korea. It seems like just yesterday that we were walking through school together, holding hands, and now they are adults, walking their own paths, and my heart is overwhelmed. I realize that all those sleepless nights of heartache were for the sake of seeing them.
Some of them may have been considered troublemakers or school misfits on the outside, and some may have labeled them as delinquents for not studying, but since when does studying have to be about success and comfort? Sitting here today, all of those judgments seem irrelevant. Now that my former students have come back to me with wonderful spouses and children, their grades and their past seem insignificant; it’s all about finding the path that’s right for them and growing along the way.
It brings me true joy to see my students who have become singers, doctors and lawyers, journalists, and, most importantly, teachers who have followed in my footsteps. I have stories to share with them, and common concerns that I can feel without words. When I look into the eyes of a student who says, “I want to change the framework of education,” I am filled with hope for the future of Korea. I hope that their insight into education is deeper and wider than that of adults, and that we can create a better tomorrow together.
I am grateful from the bottom of my heart. I hope that today will inspire us to meet more often, to talk more, to support each other’s lives, to discuss the world, and to share our worries. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time out of your day to join us.
Thank you.

70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you

Seeing the world covered in white snow, as if to wrap up a year that has been racing by, makes me feel both sad and happy at the same time. This is the season that comes around every year, but it also feels new every year. Just like the cycle of nature, our lives also seem to come to an end as we look back on the path we have traveled. Today, as my family and I gather together, I am sure that each of us has regrets and warm wishes for the year to come.
The dawn of kimchi making day is unusually busy and energetic at the same time, and as we bustle around making kimchi in preparation for winter, we are reminded of the importance of family and the everyday. When family, friends, and neighbors come together to lend a hand, it’s as warm and welcoming as any holiday. The kimchi tastes even better when everyone’s hands are involved, and it’s so rare to get together and share a meal like this.
The dinner that night was more generous than any other meal, and just knowing that we had food in the middle of winter filled our hearts. Since Kimjang Day and my birthday are close to each other, we usually celebrate together this time of year, but this time it felt like a double feast. I’m just happy that I was able to meet my loved ones twice and express my gratitude to them.
In fact, kimchi days are deeply embedded in my childhood memories. More than just preparing winter food, kimchi was a time for our family and neighbors to come together and show how much we cared about each other. We didn’t have fancy ingredients or fancy spices, but the cabbage my mother made was always tangy and sweet, and the taste has stuck with me over the years. It was a time when the whole neighborhood would come together to eat and share kimchi, and the sounds of laughter and warmth would fill the air.
Now, it’s a distant memory, something we reminisce about on winter nights while sitting by the fire with a roasted sweet potato, but every year during kimchi season, the warmth of those days seems to return. I have a small hope that my children and grandchildren will have these memories too. After all, these warm memories are a great source of strength in life and are sometimes more valuable than any possessions.
What else is more important in my life than people and memories? When I think back to my childhood, growing up with the love of my parents, I am filled with memories of so much fun and happiness. We didn’t have much, but we had plenty, and we always had neighbors and friends, so we never felt lonely. All of those memories have made my life richer, and they’ve become unforgettable assets to this day.
It’s all thanks to you that I’ve been able to live this long and healthy, and that I’ve been able to enjoy the happiness of those around me for so long. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your generous love and support have always been a great support for me, and I hope that we will continue to be together and share the same warm love that we have now. I wish you all good health and happiness in your homes.
Thank you, dear ones, for being with us for so many years. May you always keep that warmth in your hearts and be a source of support for each other. We wish you a healthy winter, and we hope that the coming New Year will bring you good fortune and happiness. With gratitude.

70th birthday greetings from the family

We finally got our first snowfall.
I was thrilled to see the first snowfall today, but then I thought about all of you who must have had a hard time getting to the snowy roads. It’s not all joy just because the world is white, but I’m happy nonetheless.
It’s true what they say, the older we get, the more childlike we become.
There are so many things that pass through our lives, and there are moments that leave a lasting impression on each of us, and those who are able to take those impressions to heart seem to gain greater maturity. It’s not easy to have that mindset at any age, and perhaps growing older gives me the strength to reflect on the path I’ve traveled. I’ve met important people like you along the way, and I’ve learned and grown from my experiences.
There are many things we need to live our lives, but if I had to name a few, I think the first is the ability to explain ourselves. We need to be able to explain to others who we are and what we want. When I look back on my life, I think the serious thinking in my life started after I returned from the army. Thinking about my role in Korea, my place in my family, and my place in the world, I began to understand myself more deeply. It was a belated process of getting to know myself and trying to find my true self.
I wasted a lot of my younger years, making my parents frustrated and worried, but I learned a lot along the way, and now I would tell my children, “Know who you are, and have the strength to explain it to others,” because I realized that knowing who you are can provide many answers to the big and small conflicts and choices you face in life.
Another great joy in life is watching the development of Korea. The rise and fall of our country has been heartbreaking at times, but it’s also filled me with pride, especially when I look at my children and grandchildren and have great hope for the direction our society is headed. As the years go by, when my juniors come to me for advice, and when young people ask me to counsel them about their future, I feel grateful, even if I sometimes get a little nervous. I am grateful that you recognize me as an adult in this society, and that you place your expectations and trust in me.
As I look into the faces of each and every one of you here today, the years pass by like a flashlight. The many things that have happened in my life make today even more precious. I feel that all the experiences I have had have made me stronger. Experiences are precious assets that make us grow. I look forward to creating new experiences with you in the future and growing even more. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has guided me and stood by my side to get me to this point.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for being with me today, and I wish you continued good health and happiness.

70th birthday greetings from the family

The air is lighter, and it’s easier to breathe.
My eyes are rested with clearer vision and my steps are lighter.
I feel better and more cheerful under the blue sky.
I can’t tell you how much I missed this view on this day last summer.
The reason I’m standing here today is because of all of you who have stood by my side.
I don’t know if I would be standing here today if it weren’t for the support and encouragement I’ve gotten from so many of you through the twists and turns of life.
As I celebrate my 70th birthday, my journey with you has been a great blessing, and it’s even more meaningful to be here today.
A 70-year-old man stands in court.
The charge is that he is corrupting the young, teaching strange theories and plotting to overthrow the state.
But the old man refuses to admit his guilt, and instead begins to admonish his accusers.
“Know your ignorance. Those who seek to kill me, who love my country, Athens, more than anyone else, turn your minds and observe moderation.”
This old man is Socrates, the world-renowned philosopher.
“The people of this world do not know that they do not know. But only one man, Socrates, knows that he does not know.’
That’s how the wisest man in Athens was described in the Delphic Temple 2500 years ago.
With the words, ‘Know thyself,’ humanity’s learning began, and the role of the teacher became clear.
I vaguely imagined that by the time I was 70 years old, I would definitely be like Socrates.
I believed that I would be a person who has naturally accumulated wisdom over the years and realized many things.
But when I look at myself today, I realize that I still have so much to learn and feel in the face of life’s big and small questions.
At 70 years old, Socrates admonished young people to know their ignorance.
Socrates had a great deal of knowledge and wisdom.
I guess there is a difference between the life of a great philosopher and the life of an ordinary person.
Even at 70 years old, I still have a lot to learn.
What I don’t know is the placenta, and my previous knowledge seems to be fading away.
It’s not getting thicker, it’s just fading away.
Someone once said that the final goal of life is to find your own truth.
I made Socrates my goal in life at 70, but I guess I failed at that.
But I did achieve a certain level of enlightenment.
I’m not the same person I used to be when I was afraid of death.
Maybe it’s because being afraid of death assumes that we know for sure that death is worse than life.
I’ve come to realize that those who fear death are not wise.
Because it’s impossible to know that death is a lesser state than life.
Maybe it’s better.
I believe in the immortality of the soul.
That our souls do not die, but live on, and are never buried with the body.
I promise myself that my mind will always be awake and that I will continue to work on my mental discipline.
The age of 70 seems like a strange guest that has come and gone.
But it makes me deeply grateful to all of you who have been with me through all the days of my life.
I am grateful to all of you who have supported and encouraged me through my many shortcomings.
I would like to thank my family, relatives, and friends who have empowered my steps with their generous love and care, and I look forward to continuing to move forward with you.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for being here today.

70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Acknowledgements

First of all, I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to all of you for traveling the long way. I loved the drizzle we had this morning, and I love that feeling when the rain stops, the crisp breeze blows in, and the whole world is drenched in moisture. Even the pleasant weather seems to be helping us today.
After I retired from my teaching career, I was able to take to the mountains and enjoy the true freedom of backcountry travel. The joy of climbing mountains helped me to forget the helplessness that came with leaving my job. The mountains called to me, and ever since then, I’ve been back on thunderstorm days, even the day after my son’s wedding. It was the beginning of my own unrequited love affair with the mountains that I can’t resist climbing, even if it’s just the back mountain in my neighborhood.
In Act 2, Chapter 2 of my life, I walked alone from Haenam to the Tongil Observatory. For about a month, I walked and walked and walked, meticulously documenting the moments I encountered, the distance and time I spent on each leg, and the money I spent. Along the way, I was reminded of the difficult times I once faced, my husband’s successive business failures, the hardships I endured, and my gratitude for my family who stood by me.
Even as I walked the 800 kilometers, I felt that the weight of my life was light compared to the weight of the road. Thanks to the energy I receive from the earth and the clear skies, I feel my body and mind are getting younger and younger, and I seem to be laughing more these days. Last White Day, there was even a heart-shaped box of candy on the dining room table, and it made me laugh to imagine my husband picking it out amongst the youngsters, and I can picture his face beaming with joy as he said, “Honey, you are the best!”
Today, on this joyous day, I am even more happy to be with my family, and I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my husband, who is my best friend and spouse for life. Thank you again to all of you for being with me.

77th birthday thank you

I would like to thank you all for joining us today to celebrate my milestone birthday.
When I look back on the past 77 years, everything seems like a dream. They say that if you live a long time, you have a lot of embarrassing things to tell, but I feel like I’ve just accumulated years. They say that time flows with age, and since I am 77, I may be running at 77 kilometers per hour toward the border of the other world.
Today, many of you have showered me with undeserved praise, and I feel inadequate and ashamed.
I owe my good health to God’s favor and your unwavering support.
Many people ask me the secret of my longevity.
I don’t have a special secret to longevity, but I think living with hope for the future, paying less attention to trivial things and the past, is the way to go.
And most importantly, good health. I believe that to be healthy, you need to go to bed early, wake up early, and have a regular routine, which clears your mind and allows your body and mind to work together to create a peaceful state.
In fact, I’m a self-proclaimed “wimp”.
I often say to my friends, “A wimp who keeps a medicine cabinet by his side lives longer.” There’s a saying, “You never know,” and I believe that if you’re always aware of your wimpiness and prepared, you’ll never be seriously ill.
It is said that the human body has a natural healing power, and even if you get sick, it will heal itself over time.
I think the most important thing to keep your health is to keep your mind right.
I believe that the path to a long and healthy life is not far away.
Speaking of health, I’ve gotten a little long winded.
Today, I’m especially honored that my treasured children have organized such a great occasion for this father.
This is a feast prepared with love, so please take your time, enjoy it, and have a good time.
I’d like to thank you all again for joining us today, and I’d like to sign off.
May you always be happy and healthy.