Are you celebrating your 70th birthday and want to show your gratitude to the people who celebrated with you? In this article, we’ve compiled a collection of classy thank you greetings for 70th birthday celebrations. Make the moment even more special with these heartwarming messages!
70th birthday greeting thank you from the head of the family
Sometimes a faded photo tucked away amongst old bookmarks can take us down memory lane, and as we stare at it, memories of a time gone by become clearer, and the path we’ve traveled begins to reappear. Each stroke of nostalgia reminds us of the meaning of life and the people we’ve shared it with. The moments we cherish remain a blip in the past, but we realize that they were the bricks and mortar that made us who we are today.
“If I could go back to the good old days/ If I could go back to the good old days/ I would tell you how I feel now/ But no matter how much I regret it, the past has passed,” the song goes. This song, which was always my father’s favorite, seems to contain the weight of his life and the time he has walked through, giving the listener a resonance. Even though we can’t go back to those days, remembering them gives us strength to live in the present.
Photographs are small snapshots of our lives, but sometimes they’re just a record of a moment in history, and sometimes they’re more than just a record, they’re a trigger to change the course of history. For example, there’s a photograph of a young boy hugging his father’s eulogy with a blank expression on his face. This photo, taken by a foreign journalist during the Gwangju Uprising in May 1980, had a profound impact on the world, bringing the tragedy of Gwangju to the world’s attention and imprinting the meaning of the event on people’s minds. A single photo that testifies to that time and history stuck with people, reminding them of the times and those who were there.
During the April 19th Revolution, a single photo changed the course of history. The photo of Kim Joo-yeol, a high school student with tear gas in his eyes, washed up on the shore of Masan, bringing countless people to the streets, which eventually led to democratization. These moments are not just the memories of one person, but often resonate with the larger world. I wonder if my father had moments like that, and I wonder if they come to mind when I look back on my life.
The conversations I had with my father when I decided to do something would be part of that record. I remember the day I first told him about my decision, and I was more worried and anxious than confident, and I questioned whether I could live up to his expectations. Nevertheless, he listened to me quietly and said, “I will support you and believe in you no matter what path you choose to take.” I know it must have been difficult for him to accept my decision because he was the oldest child, the best student, and had high expectations, but I still remember his encouragement.
He once told me this story. It was about 25 years ago, when most households still had landlines. He said he remembered vividly the first time he saw a cordless phone from Vattel at a rich friend’s house, and how shocked he was to be able to make a call without a wire. He said that even when beepers and cell phones came along later, they didn’t have the same impact as that first cordless phone. He encouraged me, saying, “Maybe your path will be the beginning of a new beginning.” Looking back, I realize that his support was a great source of strength and courage.
His words resonated deeply with me whenever I faced another moment of determination, and because he always believed in and supported my chosen path, I never hesitated to move forward. Sometimes I remember him saying, “The road you are about to travel may be long and difficult, but be courageous and take it one step at a time.” His support and faith have always been there along the way, and I think that’s why I’m standing here today.
I remember his words, and I hope I can be that kind of parent. I will strive to be the kind of parent who can offer encouragement and support to my children when they face the same challenges I did. I learned from my father that it is a great blessing when a family can support and respect each other’s paths. I take this opportunity today to express my deepest gratitude.
Thank you.
70th birthday greeting family representative thank you
My daughter told me that she had been to Paris around the Chinese New Year. When I asked her if she enjoyed her trip, she replied, “I realized how happy I was during the trip.” At such a young age, the words that resonated with her were too good to be my motto. I was reminded of how grateful, thankful, and happy I am to be able to walk around, to be able to see and appreciate the beautiful colors and light of the paintings.
I think that’s the true wisdom of life, to be able to find happiness in the everyday, to appreciate the things we don’t normally pay attention to, to be grateful for our surroundings, and to find joy in them, is a beautiful habit to have.
It seems like such a simple thing for anyone to say, but I feel like I’ve been living my life without it for a long time. It’s easy to forget to be grateful for what we have, but when you realize that there are people who don’t have the basics, and you’ve never thought about their pain, or even if you have, you realize how light it is to make assumptions.
The truth is, it’s not always easy to be “grateful” for our lives and the things around us. In our busy lives, when we’re always looking forward to a better future, it’s hard to see the small and fleeting joys that are right in front of us, so I’d like to take this opportunity to remind us of the gratitude and happiness we have in our lives.
“Use your eyes as if you were a person who would suddenly become blind tomorrow. Live as if you would suddenly be unable to see, as if you would suddenly be unable to hear, as if you would suddenly be unable to speak.” This is a quote from ‘If I Could See for Three Days,’ a collection of essays by Helen Keller, who overcame her disability of being blind, unable to see, unable to speak, and instead of complaining about her inconvenience, she lived her life with gratitude.
I think her attitude of gratitude in the face of discomfort is a real lesson for us all. It makes me think about how precious the little things in life are, and how grateful I am to be able to see, hear, and speak every day.
I think about beautiful desires, not just any desires, but beautiful desires. I think beautiful desires are wise desires that you have for your life, as opposed to desires that are for your own benefit and to the detriment of others. In fact, desires are something that we all have naturally.
I hope that this beautiful desire will slowly take hold in my family, and in my own life. Even if it’s small and insignificant, it gives us a goal that is meaningful to us, and that ultimately brings joy and growth to ourselves and those around us.
I’m sure there are many different measures of personal success, but to be able to sit down with you on a day like today and share this with you is a successful life for me. Success is not necessarily about accumulating wealth and fame. Maybe today will open the second act of my life.
I’m excited to see what the new days will bring and what joys await me. I would also like to express my gratitude and respect to all of you who are here with me. I think it’s worthwhile to grow myself as much as I can under the conditions and circumstances I’m given, and I’m going to live my life with desire rather than resignation. I’m going to dream again of dreams I’ve given up on because I thought they were impossible, and I’m going to live with desire rather than resignation.
I’m excited to reach out to the limitless world again. I sincerely hope that all of you are filled with your own small miracles and beautiful desires.
70th birthday greetings from the family
The sky has been cloudy since this morning, and by the afternoon it is snowing lightly. After this snow stops, the temperature will drop further, and we will be approaching the end of winter. The wind that seeps through the office window carries a deep coldness, making us feel that winter is getting deeper and deeper. As the days go by, the morning breeze will become colder and colder.
Long experience has taught you that the world is essentially empty, shapeless, both present and absent.
Many people are greedy for riches. It seems that riches are those things that cannot be filled. I was probably in my late thirties when I once told my father in life about the pain and weight of riches on my life.
That’s when my father said to me.
He said, “You can’t get caught up in the outward appearance, and you can’t run away from it. The way to overcome riches is to learn to swallow them into your heart.”
As I recall his words, now that I’m the same age as my father, I suddenly wonder if my outlook will be the same as his. When my son comes to me with a question one day, I wonder if I’ll be the kind of father who can give him an answer, and maybe not one as wise as his.
Born and raised in the country, the city was a strange place to me, especially at night. I used to look at the lights twinkling in the darkness and think of the saying that the world looks different when you empty your mind. I tried to take it all in with that empty mind.
Even when my son confides in me about his troubles, I always tell him to clear his mind. That’s what I learned from my father, and that’s what made my life in Seoul bearable. When you look at things with a clear mind, you relate to them as they are rather than judging them.
I still feel that I lack this way of seeing the world. My late father was my life teacher, and I ask myself if I deserve to be a life teacher to my son. I’m not good enough, I’m foolish, I’ll try harder.
Thank you.
70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you
Everyone has difficult moments in life. The difference between people is how they deal with and overcome those moments. Some people turn to their friends and confide in them, others believe that there is truth in books, and they wander the stacks of libraries in search of it. Some turn to religion and find answers in it, and in extreme cases, they go to fortune tellers. But for me, I’ve never had to do that. I had a special person in my life who was always there to share wisdom.
I’ve always had someone in my life who could solve my life’s problems with a cool head and a philosophy based on experience. She was like a senior in my life, and she would counsel me with kindness and warmth. That person was my wife. Throughout our many years together, she has been my rock, sometimes as tenderly as a mother, sometimes as affectionately as a friend.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my wife for being my lifelong companion. I never thought of her as a yellow, red, or brightly colored person, but she was always there, filling my life with warmth and comfort. It didn’t have to exude a strong scent, it was just nice. I already knew she wasn’t a flashy flower; she was just someone who lit up her surroundings in a subtle, comforting way.
Maybe the reason I love and respect her so much is because of her willingness to smile and grow in my tiny pot. The way she embraced every moment without words, always looking at me with a positive and comforting gaze, was the most precious gift to me. Despite the fact that we’ve had to struggle with my lack of self-confidence and sometimes endure the world’s harsh winds together, she’s never stopped giving of herself for me. I’ve lived my whole life with my heart in my mouth.
My wife has always had nothing but good thoughts, beautiful thoughts, and flowery thoughts. Whenever I was feeling overwhelmed and overwhelmed, I would always turn to her, and when I saw her smile, I would feel like a breeze was blowing through my heart, and I would feel reassured that everything would be okay once again.
Sometimes I ponder whether my wife really deserves me or not. She is a beautiful person, with a heart of great breadth and depth, a mind of great learning and wisdom, and the more I live with her, the more I appreciate how much love and devotion we have for each other, even though we have been through so much together.
I feel like I owe my wife a great debt of gratitude, and I vow to do more to make sure she is happy and at peace for the rest of her life. And hopefully, we can always be grateful for each other as we walk down the road to a hundred years together. I would also like to thank all of you for being here to share these sentiments with me.
Thank you.
70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you
The weather is getting colder. Seeing the seasons change makes me realize how fast time flies. It’s harder to move my body now than it was when it was warmer. I don’t want to get out of bed in the morning, and some days I just want to stay inside all day. But when I do, I feel refreshed and rejuvenated by the cold air outside.
I want to take a moment to thank you all for taking time out of your busy lives to join us today. I know you all lead busy lives, and I know you all want to take a well-deserved break during the holidays, and I can’t thank you enough for coming together. I really appreciate you giving us your time and your hearts.
I’ve been traveling a lot lately and enjoying the time off that I haven’t had in a while. I used to always be short on time, but now I have so much more to do. I feel like it’s worth it to be younger, to have a harder, more intense life, and now that I’m past that, I’m able to enjoy it, and it’s nice to feel like the world is slowing down. I was wondering how everyone is doing these days.
I’ve been traveling here and there. I’m taking photos and making memories of places in Korea that I used to just pass by. I marvel at the beautiful landscapes of Korea and show off the photos I’ve shared with my friends to my children. I am reminded every time that this time of traveling is so precious.
I recently traveled to China, where I watched a performance by a troupe of acrobats, and it was an amazing sight to behold. As I watched these tiny, childlike people spin plates on a tightrope, people cheered and I watched with bated breath. But as I watched them perform, I felt a little wistful, as if the thin rope they were standing on symbolized their lives. They were taking risks and doing their part, and it made me wonder if our lives are similarly precarious.
The older I get, the more sentimental I become. I think that’s the beauty of growing older, finding meaning in the smallest things and looking back on the past, but my wife told me to let go of that sentimentality and instead cheer them on as they diligently build their lives to the best of their abilities. I think she’s right, so I’m just going to enjoy it.
Every time I travel and meet new people and different landscapes, I think about it. I don’t think anyone’s life is easy, and I think we’re all swinging on our own ropes. Even in the dizzying moments, even when we know it’s dangerous, we move forward, find joy in it, find meaning, and learn so much along the way.
I count it all a blessing and an honor, and thank you again for being with me.
70th birthday greetings from the family
Good evening, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for making today such a special day for our family.
One evening, as I was walking home, I saw a familiar young man smoking a cigarette at the end of the driveway. After a while, I looked over and realized it was our grandson. When I asked him what he was doing there instead of entering the house, he told me he was sobering up. So I sat down next to him and we started talking about this and that. Normally, I don’t have a lot to talk about, but for some reason that evening I had a lot to talk about.
The truth is, people my age have a lot of time on their hands, but my grandson and his kids don’t – they’re busy, young people.
After the office workers and students have gone to work and school, it’s time for us grandparents to get up around 9am. I often see neatly dressed, lightly made-up grandmothers and worn but well-groomed grandfathers boarding the buses. Some are headed to senior colleges, others to hikes or walks. We gather in small coffee shops, share a cup of coffee, eat a bite to eat, and chat, and before you know it, the day is gone. It’s a time of leisure that’s all our own. We can sit in the park and watch the clouds roll in and watch the kids play.
But listening to my grandson, I realized that the younger world is so different, and unlike us, they don’t have the time to relax and take it easy. Some of his friends are trying to find jobs in Japan, and most of them are working as cashiers in supermarkets or serving in restaurants, and it made me sad. Obviously, all work is valuable and precious, but I wish that youthful enthusiasm and energy could shine through a little more.
My grandson also told me that he sends his resume to various places, waits for acceptance calls, and memorizes and prepares answers for interviews, but he can’t hide his nervousness in the interview room, and even if he gets to the final interview, it’s not easy to get a full-time job. The child who begged his grandfather for five hundred won is nowhere to be seen, and he has grown up to be a tall and sturdy adult.
As I stood up to go home, the five hundred won bill that my grandson handed me resonated with me for the rest of the night. The grandson’s gratitude and the way he wanted to pass it on was so heartwarming, and it made me feel helpless that there was nothing an old man could do. But I want to take this opportunity to say it again. I would like to ask all of you who have been with us, to please watch over our children with a warm heart so that they can grow up without losing their strength.
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for being with us on such a special day.
70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you
As we grow older, we often say things that may seem a bit childish, such as “Anyone will understand my heart” or “Anyone is on my side”. As we go through life, we want to find people who are on our side, but at the same time, we realize that relationships between people are not so simple.
I remember having a minor argument with my spouse one day and I said something out loud, and at the time I was angry and raised my voice, but afterwards I chuckled to myself because I thought it was funny. I think a lot of things change over the years, and common feelings we experience often have different meanings. Today, I’m celebrating my 70th birthday.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed that the meaning of good friends and loved ones has changed as well. When you have a friend that you like, it’s not necessarily because they’re right, it’s because there’s something about them that just clicks for no reason at all. Sometimes it’s just because we have the same silliness, personality, or hobbies. So when you find yourself unconditionally accepting people who are on your side, and rejecting people who criticize you, that’s probably when you realize that you’ve gotten older.
I used to talk to my spouse about this sometimes, and we’d talk about not being overly stubborn or prejudiced as we get older. I think it’s important to be aware of aging and to accept it as a natural part of the process of growing older, and I think that’s where the real mastery lies, in feeling the passage of time and accepting yourself as you are.
I am so grateful to be able to celebrate my 70th birthday in front of so many of my loved ones. Growing old is a natural part of life, but knowing that you are there to make sure I don’t feel alone in the process has been a great support, and maybe the presence of so many of you here has made me feel more accepting and relaxed.
I realize that the younger generation is busier than I am, and I’m sure you’re busy with your own lives, but I’m so grateful that you’ve taken the time to come and share your time with me.
As the years have gone by, so much of what has happened in my life feels like a breeze. Planting flowers in my front yard has taught me to appreciate the little things, and sometimes I go up in the mountains and catch the breeze and realize that it’s okay to be a little bit removed from the world. I’ve finally learned what it means to be “spare,” and I think it’s a great gift of growing older to be able to reconnect with people who matter, like today.
Thank you. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who have made this day possible, and I look forward to seeing you again. I wish you good health and happiness in the future, and I look forward to meeting you and sharing a meal with you.
70th birthday greetings from the family
On the occasion of my 70th birthday, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your support.
The passage of time can be felt in the changing colors of the leaves as the seasons change. It seems like just yesterday we were cooling off in the hot breeze of the Han River, and now it’s fall with a cool breeze that makes you open your collar. Just like the trees that shine in nature, there have always been people who shine beside us, and it’s because of them that we are here today, celebrating our 70th birthday, to say thank you.
People are meant to dream, to take on challenges, and to live. Throughout my life, I’ve had my fair share of regrets about the days when I didn’t dream, especially after retirement, when I felt a sense of freedom, but then I realized the value of dreams and challenges. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but that uncertainty is what allows us to dream and imagine.
Of course, as I’ve gotten older, balancing dreams and reality hasn’t been as easy, requiring a sober understanding of reality, with goals that can be approached with positivity and faith, rather than with unrealistic ambition. I think it’s only in my seventies that I’ve gained the perspective to see the world a little wider and deeper.
Our lives are full of small joys and things to be thankful for. Whether it’s a birthday that comes around every year, a simple drink with a friend, the joy of feeling healthy when you exercise, or the people you love to share your heart with, it’s easy to lose sight of how much the little things mean. I’ve spent so much of my life chasing the big, special things that I’ve forgotten to appreciate the everyday things that matter.
Sometimes I think about the end of my life, and I wonder if I’ll be filled with regret that I should have enjoyed and cherished more of the gratitude and happiness I felt in the ordinary things I took for granted. I’ve come to realize that true happiness is found in the little things, not the extraordinary.
Human knowledge and experience is limited, but I think knowing that limitation makes us more humble and makes us appreciate this moment even more.
Once again, thank you all so much for being here, and thank you so much for being with me.
70th birthday greetings from the family
The spring breeze is fragrant these days.
The fragrance carried by the wind is so good, it feels like I haven’t smelled it in a long time.
I don’t know why I was so busy and indifferent before.
Nowadays, after breakfast, I go for a walk. At first, I started doing it because I heard it was good for my health, but after a while, I started to like it, and now I even take my camera with me and enjoy the joy of seeing wild flowers. It’s just a joy to see wild flowers, and it makes my heart feel lighter. I can’t believe how much time passes when I walk up to them and look at them. If there were no flowers in the world, what would be the point of living?
Now that I’ve reached the age of seventy, I look back on the years that have passed and realize how quickly they have flown by. I’m grateful for the support of my family, friends, and relationships that have brought me to this moment, and I’m warmed by the laughter we share in this room. Thank you all so much for being here today.
I take the flowers off and put them randomly in a book to dry. After a while, you take them out, and they’re all shaped differently, some flat, some unruly. You put them on a piece of white paper, and you draw a few lines on them, and they become people, and they become stories. Every time you turn the pages of the book, you’re thrilled to see the petals come back to life, to see them move, to see them talk to you, to see them speak to you. The fluttering hem of their skirts is quite fashionable, and their expressions and actions are full of life. As a single flower, they brighten my heart, and now, as individual leaves, they tell a rich story.
Now, every little thing feels precious. The time we spend together, the words we share, and even a warm cup of tea bring me great happiness. Things that I used to take for granted, I now realize that they are all important and appreciated, and I realize once again that having you by my side is also a great happiness.
When we try to take or get what we can’t have, we will be poor, but if we are satisfied with what we have now, I think we can be generous inside, even if we actually have less. If we want less, we can be happy with less, but if we try to have everything that others have, our lives will be miserable. Each person has his or her own bowl, and if it is filled, it will overflow. If I can be satisfied with my own situation and fountain, I will be truly rich. I want to live with simple contentment, and I think about it today.
This day, this time with you, is a gift that I would not trade for anything. The warmth of your laughter and sharing with me will be a great support in the time ahead. Once again, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for gracing this occasion, and I sincerely wish you all good health and happiness.
Thank you, everyone, for joining us for this feast.
70th birthday greetings from the family
It’s hard to go outside in the sweltering heat these days.
Even if we open the windows, the heat is so intense that we keep them closed. The world just keeps getting hotter and hotter.
I hope you had a safe trip home.
As I take another step toward my 70th birthday, I realize how fast the years have flown by. When I get to this point in my life, I’m grateful for the days that have passed, and I appreciate them all the more. I look back and realize that some of them have been hard and challenging, but I’m also grateful that they’ve all been part of the process that has brought me to this day.
One day, my daughter sent me on a trip.
It was my first time traveling, and I was tired and exhausted.
We went to a restaurant and I was served a dish of pork and potatoes boiled in a hollow broth.
It tasted similar to the white potato soup my mother used to make, except for the spices.
Here’s a memory I’ll never forget.
I hadn’t tasted broth in a long time, so I plopped down on an armchair on the porch of the guesthouse, feeling warm and fuzzy.
Mrs. Gunut was cleaning the porch, and two little girls were playing next to her.
She asked them who was the older sister and who was the younger sister.
They said, “Best friends.
Best friends.
Growing up in an apartment, my child would have had friends from school, classmates from school, but never childhood friends.
They’ve never sat on the floor like we did, making sandwiches and giggling over side dishes of grass and pretending to share.
Suddenly, a sense of injustice washed over me, as if something very precious in life had been taken from me.
As I lay down to sleep, I could hear two of my friends outside begging my mom to let them sleep with me.
It was the old Korea, a country far more backward than ours.
And I missed my little friends.
I longed to run to him, hug him tightly, and giggle under the covers.
It was one of those nostalgic evenings.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about people I miss more often. Maybe it’s because I’m over the hump in my life and I’m finally able to take the time to reflect on the memories I’ve shared with many people. I keep thinking about the friends I used to sit and chat with, the people who supported each other through the hardships of life.
Even though I meet and interact with many people, I can’t seem to feel the same love and affection as my childhood friends.
That makes me feel even more sad and longing.
Some of my childhood friends are still there, watching over me, and that makes it even more meaningful.
It’s so heartwarming to have comrades who will grow old together forever.
It’s so heartwarming to have those relationships here today. Thank you to my family, friends, and everyone I’ve met along the way.
Thank you all for joining me in celebrating my 70th birthday.
I wish you all the best for the future.
70th birthday greetings from the family
The weather has cooled down considerably. The hot summer is coming to an end. Seeing the seasons go by like this makes me realize how fast time flies. In our lives, time is like the wind, always here for a while and then gone, and before we know it, another year has passed. Winter will be here soon.
Yesterday, on my way home from a night out, I took a moment to stare up at the night sky, which seemed to be devoid of stars, and suddenly I was reminded of my childhood. I wondered where all the stars had gone. The night sky in my hometown used to be full of stars, and I remember each one sparkling in the sky and looking about the size of my father’s fist. It seemed as if they were about to come crashing down on the ground I was standing on.
Recalling the night sky from those days brings up another memory. When I was younger, the journal assignments at school were a real struggle for me. I would come home from playing outside all day and be too tired to sleep, and there was nothing more exhausting than having to lie down on the floor of my room with my brother and write word-for-word. Our parents were always supportive, though, and I remember my brother and I would stay up all night on the last day of school, encouraging each other to fill in our overdue journals. Those nights of laughing and cheering each other on remain a cherished family memory.
When my grandson came to my house for a long vacation, he stayed for a long time, and towards the end of his stay, he pulled out his notebook and started writing in his journal. I remember him clicking around the internet trying to find out if it had rained or snowed a few days before, and I had a good laugh as I remembered the days when my brother and I would secretly consult each other’s journals.
However, in hindsight, I sometimes wish I had been more diligent about keeping a journal back then. When I’m going through a drawer and I find an old drawing journal, or when I can’t remember a story my mother used to tell me, I realize that if I had paid more attention back then, it would have become a treasure for me now. I still keep a journal from time to time, but I keep it short because I don’t want to lose the precious time I have today.
We may never see those starry nights of our childhood again, but they remain with us in the form of memories. How fortunate we are to have such beautiful memories that have survived the test of time. Our stories will be passed down to our children and grandchildren, and one day they will be gray-haired old men and women like me, telling these stories and laughing. When that moment comes, what greater joy could there be?
I’d like to thank my parents, my siblings, and my family for bringing me this far, and for standing by my side. Our time together has made me who I am today, and I’m grateful to have such a good day, such a happy day, because of you.
Thank you.
70th birthday greetings from the head of the family
Over the weekend, we had a moist spring rain.
The trees are soaking up the rain and getting ready to blossom again.
The cold that’s been clawing at your collar is gone, you’re feeling lighter, and you’re already itching for a spring picnic.
It’s times like these that make getting together with family, friends, and acquaintances to share stories and build memories all the more precious.
I’m grateful to be able to share the small joys and pleasures that the passing of the seasons brings.
I don’t know where you’re planning to go for a spring picnic this spring.
I’m always excited for the change of seasons and the arrival of spring, but I’m also sad to see it go.
Maybe it’s just that time seems to fly by faster these days. This spring, I’m planning to go out with my loved ones and hold hands.
I’ve never been happier or more grateful for an outing like this.
This morning, we had a little tiff.
My daughter-in-law saw my granddaughter’s miniskirt and criticized it.
The daughter-in-law said it was too short and the granddaughter said everyone wears them like this.
It was indeed short, and I was surprised for a moment, but then I remembered the first time I wore a miniskirt.
The changes that were so foreign and scary to me at the time now seem so natural that the passage of time seems real.
At the time, people said it was a cultural revolution and that it was indecent, but that’s how things have changed.
It’s interesting, it’s funny, and I think it’s the power of time that even this generation gap now makes us laugh.
I used to be sensitive about the changing times, about things changing.
That was the case when I was running a business.
I think stress was at its peak back then.
I burned those bad cigarettes all day long.
I was thinking about work at work, thinking about work at home, thinking about work everywhere.
It was probably the ever-changing market and the endless competition that made it difficult for me.
But I learned and grew a lot. However, looking back now, I wish I had a little more space and time to look back.
The market was brutal.
A boxer can boast a record of 9-1 in 10 fights, but for a business, one big loss due to a bad strategy means the end.
They tried to adapt, and they were afraid of being left behind.
I believed that a company’s success depends on how flexible it is to respond to changes in the environment.
So when I retired, I purposely stayed away from computers and dug into books for a while.
I found it soothing to be away from the information that poured in every day.
I also learned to find small happiness in being able to do what I love without worrying about what other people are doing.
I used to be bitter with myself for not enjoying my work, for doing it while being chased.
I was always running forward, never looking back or sideways.
Maybe I was afraid of failure.
I should have had the courage and honesty to try with passion and curiosity, and to admit failure if I failed.
I look at my granddaughter, who’s stuck with her daughter-in-law until the wee hours, and I think, “Maybe the world will be different in 10 years.
Maybe in another 10 years, the world will have changed.
In 10 years, my granddaughter will also be trying to fit in, trying to fit into society, trying to fit into the world.
Adaptation is a difficult topic.
Perhaps the world she will experience will be faster and wider than the changes I experienced.
So I will have to work harder to adapt to the world and develop the strength to move forward.
I also wish I could be given the gift of youth again and go back to my twenties.
In life, I feel like there is nothing more precious than time.
Like time, once you lose it, you can’t get it back.
I feel like I’m finally standing back from the world a little bit.
It’s good, it’s bad, it’s frustrating.
It’s a complicated feeling, and I feel sorry for the young people who still have to fight for their lives.
However, our society has developed and grown because of them.
I hope that my descendants will lead and grow Korea well.
I sincerely hope that their efforts will bear fruit and that our future will be brighter and more hopeful.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for joining me here.
I am deeply touched by your willingness to celebrate with me, and I feel like I am facing a part of my life once again.
This moment today will remain a precious and happy memory for me.
I wish you all good health and peace, and I close with my thanks.
With gratitude.
70th birthday greetings from the head of the family
Summer is here. The scorching heat is just about to begin, and I hope you’re able to stay healthy in the sweltering weather. On this day, it’s a great pleasure to spend time with your family.
It is said that a child’s environment is the world that adults create. Parents’ hearts and hands are the foundation of a child’s life, and children grow from that soil. When I was a child, I thought everything would be easy when I grew up, but life didn’t always go my way, and the word “leisure” seemed so far away as I lived day by day in the midst of competition and responsibility.
I think about my parents, who used to struggle to avoid passing on poverty and failure to their children. I understand now that they wanted to give us a better future, even if it meant being a nagging nag. I wouldn’t be who I am today if it weren’t for the sacrifices and hard work my parents showed me in the past. Those days of poverty, struggling to find food and cure illnesses, our lives and their dedication.
I always imagined that life would be abundant and joyful, but the reality was never easy. Even after all these years, there are still children and elderly people who are still struggling in difficult circumstances. Even though the world has changed a lot, there are some things that remain the same: poverty. But I am grateful that I was able to endure the hard times and get to this point. I am truly grateful to my parents for guiding me to this point, and I regret that I was not able to do proper filial piety to my parents, who were unable to escape from poverty. I have been working hard to repay them at least a little bit.
I learned early on that life isn’t easy, and I knew before I was ten years old that the world was too tough for illusions, so I never harbored any fanciful dreams, but now I think it’s okay to have one sweet wish. Even if it’s small, I believe it will make me a better person.
Looking back, I realize that there are many people who have helped me get to where I am today. There is not a single thing that I have done on my own, and I have always had colleagues who have encouraged me along the way, and I have friends and family who have supported me. I am truly grateful to all of them, and I will always love them, and I will continue to give back to them.
I vow to create a richer and more meaningful life with the time I have left. As I start a new page in my life, I would like to thank you all once again for being with me. I will continue to keep your encouragement and love in my heart and strive to be a better version of myself. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
70th birthday greetings from the head of the family
One day, a senior asks.
“What keeps you so busy in life?”
I answered without hesitation.
“Because of my responsibilities.”
He paused for a moment, then asked again.
“Then what is the most important thing in your life?”
I paused for a moment and thought of my family and my job.
The question stuck with me for a long time afterward.
It’s so rewarding to go through life and immerse yourself in something. But sometimes it’s even more rewarding to look back and realize the meaning behind all that hustle and bustle. Later that day, my senior continued.
“Can’t you just stop working for fifteen minutes a day, do nothing, and reflect on the world and yourself?”
I replied that I couldn’t, that I had too many responsibilities.
“No way, everyone has time. You just don’t have the courage. Labor is a blessing. If it allows us to reflect on our actions, but if we are so consumed with it that we lose sight of the meaning of life, it is a curse.”
That quote stuck in my head, and maybe that little bit of “space” was what I needed: space to balance my work-life, space to spend time on what really matters.
When I asked my wife what was most important in her life, she said family and work.
Then I asked her what was more important, family or work, and she said family.
Then she asked me.
“Then why do you always prioritize work over family?”
From that moment on, I realized that what I should value most is the people who stand by my side and protect me.
I got married, had kids, and then time passed and they grew up.
I remember when my first child was born, my shoulders were so heavy with responsibility and worry. But then they grew up, went to elementary school, went off to college, and started their own families as young adults. It was all so fast, it was like a blink of an eye.
My kids today are probably just as busy as I was back then, with the same responsibilities I had.
Looking back now, I’m so grateful. I had a wise wife by my side, and kids who did their part. I’ve been able to make it through without any major bumps in the road, and I count it all as a blessing. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my children for growing up without a single accident, and my wife for raising them and helping me with my work.
I’ve been busy all my life, and my wife used to say, “You’re always busy,” but now that I’m retired, she says, “You need to get out and get some air.” I’ve been working outside all my life, and now I have a nice home, and I’m comfortable with my family.
Now I have fifteen minutes every day to do nothing and reflect on my life. Those “fifteen minutes” that were so hard to come by when I was younger, I now have plenty of them. After all this time, I realize the meaning of life and appreciate the love I’ve received.
I want to thank all of you for being here today. I have learned and grown through our time together, and I am where I am today because of many of you. I sincerely hope that your homes and workplaces are always peaceful and safe.
I hope you never lose sight of the meaning of life and the people you care about in your busy lives. May health and happiness always be with you and your families.
Yours sincerely.
70th birthday greetings from the family
The wind is cold these days. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to those of you who braved the cold to attend the feast. We are grateful to each and every one of you for taking such a difficult step, and your presence made the day even more meaningful.
I’ve had so many relationships in my life, but it brings me great comfort and joy to share these precious moments together today. When I look back on my life over the years, I don’t think any of us have walked this path entirely alone. We all have people in our lives who are important to us, and I feel like I’ve grown step by step with their support and care, and I realize that I’m only where I am today because of these important people.
There are moments in life when you just want to be alone, unnoticed, and have some time to yourself, especially in today’s world of endless pursuit of success, which is perhaps a complacent and unorthodox idea, but there are some people who put up their defenses and live quietly in their own worlds. Like René and Paloma, there were times when I longed to be alone and quiet in my own space, away from the world.
In those moments, it was my wife who stood by me, comforted me, and supported me. No matter how hard it was, she always comforted me with the words, “It’s okay, it’s okay,” and sometimes those words made me cry with sadness, as if she was trying to make up for my ugly life. But those words meant that I shouldn’t give up, that I should keep going, and that I should keep going. Whenever I felt down, I would think of her comforting words and say to myself, “Hang in there,” and that’s how I was able to regroup and go on with my life.
Sometimes, when I take a walk in the park, I have a new realization: everything is dazzlingly beautiful, from the slender white birch trees, to the tempting red berries of the tannins, to the sunlight shining through the bushes. The scenes I saw as a child, such as the acorns hanging from the giant oak tree, or the morning dew glistening on the hornbeam leaves, are still vivid in my mind. I feel comforted, strengthened, and reminded of the beauty of life.
By the time I return home from these nature epiphanies, I can see the city in the distance and feel like I’ve just completed an easy hike. I always look forward to the next day, and the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that. If I can walk these trails with all of you in this room, I think my joy is doubled, and I hope that someday we can find the time to walk the trails together and share a little bit of history.
Once again, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for joining us today, and I will keep your love and concern for me and my family deep in my heart. We will continue to live harder and happier based on your warm encouragement.
70th birthday greetings from the family
Dear friends, We sincerely thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to come and celebrate my parents’ 70th birthday today. It is truly heartwarming for us as a family to see them being blessed by so many people.
It reminds me of the many ways my parents have helped others. Someone who owns a laundromat takes care of the elderly’s laundry, someone who owns a barber shop travels to the elderly with limited mobility to give them a haircut, someone who travels to rural areas to take photographs of the elderly, and someone who cares for babies awaiting adoption.
These “unsung angels” have something in common: they’re usually not from a wealthy background, and many of them have fallen on hard times themselves. Because of their own difficult experiences, they have a deeper understanding of what it’s like to be in a difficult situation, and that’s what drives them to serve and share.
In fact, I think my parents were already practicing sharing even before they knew the word “service.” From my childhood, they often led me to meet and help various people, some of whom were my friends, some of whom were the same age as me, and some of whom were elderly or disabled, and every time I listened to their stories, my parents conveyed a lot with their eyes and hearts. I learned naturally from watching them, and those experiences became a great education that made me who I am today.
When I was in middle school, I learned about the topic of ‘Are people inherently good or evil’. There are many people in the world who argue that people are inherently good, and many who argue that they are not. However, my parents showed me firsthand that they have a warm heart that cannot turn a blind eye to the pain of their neighbors, not just from their thoughts or feelings, but from their heartfelt actions. I still can’t forget how they told me that it was natural to shed tears and empathize with people in distress while watching them on TV or the internet.
They taught me the value of compassion, which is not just a feeling of pity and comforting someone, but a feeling of genuinely feeling and understanding the other person’s pain. My parents have always shown me how happy life is when you share your heart with others through compassion, and even after retirement, when I see them immersed in volunteering for the community and continuing to lend a warm hand to those around them, I am always touched and admire them, even though I sometimes worry about them.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude and love to you, my dear parents, and I hope to follow in your footsteps as you have taught me so much about life, both to your children and to your neighbors. I sincerely wish you many more years of good health and love to come. Congratulations again to my parents on their 70th birthday.
Please join me in giving them a big round of applause for their health and happiness.
70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you
Once upon a time, maybe a decade ago, I remember coming home drunk and saying “I’m sorry” over and over again in front of my wife and kids when things were really tough at work and we were barely surviving the bankruptcy crisis.
“I’m sorry that I didn’t get the job that others envied, I’m sorry that I wasn’t good to my wife, I’m sorry that I didn’t send my kids to school, and most of all, I’m sorry that I didn’t make enough money,” I said, letting out the words that I had been harboring.
My eldest son listened quietly as I finished, and then said.
“Dad, you didn’t do anything wrong, and I know how hard you worked, how much sweat and tears you put in, and I don’t want to blame you just because that’s all you have now. You’re doing a good enough job.”
These words from my son were a great comfort to me, and I’m thrilled that he’s grown up to do this. I’ve been an inadequate father and husband, but it’s my family’s support that has gotten me this far.
When I look back at my struggles at the age of 30, there are so many emotions that come to mind. There were days when I was on the hunt for delicious food, worried about overeating, irritated with the world, drinking for no reason in the evenings, coming home late at night and passing out.
I would wake up in the morning and do it all over again, sleeping in on holidays because I needed the day off, and spending the day with the TV remote in my hand. It was hard enough to survive and make ends meet.
Then one day, a senior asked me, “What kind of life do you want to live in your old age?”
Up until that day, I had never seriously imagined what my old age would be like, even though I was over 40. From that day on, I started to imagine. I realized that just like building a cabin, you have to have a plan, you have to have an idea of what you want your life to look like. The picture I envisioned was the one I have today.
I wanted to be able to see my loved ones face-to-face, share small talk, laugh, and have fun in this place that my children have built for me.
I’m standing here today because of you, my family, friends, and loved ones who have supported me in every moment of my life, big and small. I am who I am today because of all of you. From the bottom of my heart, I bow my head and thank you. I will live more diligently and healthier.
Thank you.
70th Birthday Greetings Thank you from the family
Hello, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of my family.
I was a dwarf and frail boy from a young age. I was weak and timid, so nothing seemed easy to me. When I was younger, simply taking a test seemed like a huge barrier, and I thought life was hard because of that one thing. So even as I grew older, I still considered myself young. I still felt like I didn’t have enough, so I would beat myself up for being clumsy, and sometimes even label myself as not good enough.
Through it all, my parents never wavered in guiding me, and I remember when I was a kid, I used to smoke a pipe and hold foam to pretend to be an adult. It’s funny to look back on it now, but my parents’ eyes must have seen right through my immaturity, watching my clumsy steps with concern, wondering when and where I’d fall into a puddle.
My father used to say, with a chuckle, when I was a kid. “Don’t pretend to be an adult, but rather be your age, and the experiences you gain in life are the real growth.” Those heartfelt words from my parents were, perhaps, my guiding light growing up. My parents were always more concerned about me than I was about them, and they were always there for me when I was struggling to find my way. They didn’t say much, but they were always there, and they watched over me with a love that ran deeper than anyone else’s.
As a child, I must have been a very quirky and out-of-touch kid, so to speak. One day, a friend said to me, “You’re like a donkey,” and I took it at face value. I remember being dumbfounded by the unfamiliar metaphor and feeling so upset that I didn’t eat for the rest of the day. Then my father said to me, “Don’t feel bad about being a donkey, for they are loyal, strong, hardworking, and have a strong heart and lungs.” With those words from my father, I began to slowly realize that a person’s worth isn’t simply determined by their appearance or what others say about them, and that everyone has their own precious value.
But that realization didn’t make my path to adulthood any smoother. As a young, impressionable person, I grew up going through many trials and tribulations in order to survive in the world and eventually become a true adult. As I bumped into the world and fell, I would think back to my parents’ teachings and pick myself up. Eventually, I grew up and became an adult, an ordinary person who appreciated the ordinary things in life more than anyone else. I know now that this is the path my parents wanted me to take.
Today, as my parents celebrate their 70th birthday, I feel a weight on my shoulders. I’m grateful that they’ve made it this far in good health, and I fervently hope that they’ll be with us for many more years to come. To my parents, who have guided me through my childhood and turned my weaknesses into strengths, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I sincerely hope that you will always be in good health and live a life full of happiness.
70th Birthday Greetings On behalf of the family
I am thrilled to be back in my hometown after so many years. I am so grateful to have this opportunity to greet you in front of so many people. This place has always been a warm and nostalgic home for me, a place where my childhood memories are still intact, where my childhood dreams are still there, and where my youthful passions and worries are still there. The air and breeze of my hometown seem to bring back all those memories, and the many moments we shared here are even more special today.
My mother and father still live on the side of a mountain overlooking the sea. It’s a very small house, but they’re proud of it and continue to live a simple life. It’s so small that they feel cramped, but they love it here and refuse to live in Hansako. They’ve lived here for almost 10 years now.
The view is very nice. When I walk along the trail to my mother’s house, I can’t help but stop and stare at the flowers that bloom in every season. As I stand still and gaze at the beauty, a sense of calmness suddenly seems to seep into my heart. Each flower and each tree holds its own memories of the paths I used to walk with my mother. ‘Who are you to bloom so beautifully in such a secluded place, with such beautiful colors,’ I mutter to myself, and then I’m surprised to find that I’m doing exactly what my mother used to say. I guess I’m becoming more like her.
I think it’s because I live in a place with good scenery and good people that my blood color is getting lighter and lighter. I’m so fortunate and grateful to see my parents laughing every day, taking care of their health, and living together. They may live in a small house, but they have a big heart. It makes me smile to see the neighborhood children following my mother and father. How cute they are sitting on the floor, huddled around the steamed sweet potatoes. Sometimes, the way they enjoy themselves reminds me of the times I spent with my parents as a child.
When they first moved to such a humble place, it broke my heart, but I told myself. I think they are now living happily in the most beautiful paradise in the world, and when I get older and retire, I hope to move there and emulate their simple life.
I admire and love my parents’ life more than anyone. The love and devotion they have given to our family has made me the person I am today, and I will live my life with that deeply in my heart. I would like to wish my parents a very happy 70th birthday, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here today.
70th Birthday Greetings Family Representative Thank you
In my old neighborhood, white butterflies and bees were a common sight in the fall.
Watching the white butterflies and pot-bellied bees flitting back and forth among the chrysanthemums in full bloom, you could feel the change of season.
I’d pick up yellow ginkgo biloba leaves or fallen leaves on the side of the road and tuck them into my books, like little gifts that only come with fall.
Now the weather is about to turn cold.
If you asked people what the worst thing in the world is, they would probably say cold and hunger.
After all, having a warm body and a full stomach are the most basic requirements for human survival.
But there are many people who don’t even have those basics, and that makes the hunger even deeper and more painful.
When I turn on the news, my heart sinks, probably because I often hear stories of such people.
I feel a pang of sadness whenever I see the word “elderly” in the news, and I also feel a heavy heart when I see the support for the elderly who live alone in the name of helping the less fortunate at the end of the year.
At first glance, these are people who are the same age as me, and I feel sad to see them living alone.
As I sit here today, I wonder if I’m taking things a little too far.
Thinking about the people who are struggling to survive day in and day out, I feel sorry for them, and I’m even more grateful for what I have today.
Having lived through all of Korea’s tumultuous years, I’ve seen and experienced them all, and it’s made me who I am today.
I am now called grandfather everywhere, and I don’t feel awkward with the title.
I don’t know why the word felt so foreign and awkward at first, but now it feels familiar.
Maybe it’s because I’ve always felt like I wasn’t good enough to be called an adult in the world, and now the weight of such a title comes naturally to me.
What I’ve come to realize as I’ve gotten older is that, at the end of the day, we don’t live alone.
Not many grandparents, even those like me, get to enjoy a leisurely and comfortable retirement.
This reminds me of something my late father once said.
“I can still hear him saying, “Sharing is not ‘giving you a little of what I have,’ it’s ‘giving back what is yours.
The more I think about it, the more I realize that my right to live warmly should be realized through true sharing.
Just as I am where I am today because of the people who stood by me through the hard times in my life, I want to help create a warm society.
I’m thinking about how I can give back to my colleagues and neighbors who struggled with me during those times, and how I can serve them.
I would also like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to my wife for building a family with me.
She has stood by my side for so many years and kept our family harmonious and happy.
I would also like to say something to my children.
I’ve been too embarrassed to say it, but I’d like to thank them for growing up without any problems and for always supporting me.
The source of my happiness and the reason for my life was my family.
My family has always been my source of happiness and my reason for living.
For all of this, I am grateful.
70th birthday greetings from the head of the family
I can’t believe it’s my 70th birthday, it seems like just yesterday I was married and now I’m a grandfather. I really didn’t think the years would go by so fast. As I came here today, I looked up at the sky and saw the white clouds floating in the blue sky, as if someone had painted them like a picture. Looking at the clean and clear winter sky, I wonder if the time has finally come when we can look back on the past with a generous and happy heart, and tell the stories we want to share together.
Looking back, I remember living on briquettes, as we all did in those days. Nowadays, many people don’t recognize briquettes, but for those of us who lived through those days, the memory of briquettes is familiar. Among the many days I lived through briquettes, there is one that I will never forget. I woke up one morning to the sound of my three-year-old son whimpering in my sleep. I tried to get up, but my body wouldn’t listen, my head was pinging, and I suddenly realized, “I’m going to die at this rate.” I was firmly intoxicated by the briquette gas.
I managed to get up, turn on the light, wake up my wife, who was sleeping next to me, and a wave of fear washed over me – in those days, it was not uncommon for people to die of briquette poisoning. Somehow, I managed to pull myself together and made my way out to the kitchen and opened the window and the outside door, but it was still dawn outside. The dizziness grew stronger as the day wore on, and I tried drinking kimchi soup and washing my face with cold water, both of which were supposed to detoxify the briquette fumes, but to little effect. I spent the rest of the day feeling like I was being tortured, and it wasn’t until the evening that I realized, ‘I’m alive. It turned out that the propeller of the chimney ventilation fan had fallen off and blocked the chimney, preventing the gas from escaping. If it weren’t for my son’s cries, my family and I would have died that day.
Since that near-death experience, my fear of briquettes has only grown, and I’m thankful to say that I don’t hear of anyone being in danger from briquette gas anymore, and when I think back to those days when dying from briquettes was a common occurrence, I’m grateful. Most of all, I knew I had to live for my family.
Now that the years have passed and we live in a world where we can welcome warm winters without briquettes, I am happy that my family can gather together comfortably and be together. I can see many things that I didn’t see on the road of life. I see neighbors in need that I didn’t see when I was younger and in a hurry, I see small pieces of trash scattered on the side of the road, and even the weeds growing around the flowers are new to me.
I guess getting older isn’t all bad. Gone are the days of trying to leap into the world, and now it’s time to give back to the world that has given me a foothold in life. I’m deeply grateful to my family and friends for making me feel this way, and to everyone who has helped me get to where I am today.
