Joyeux anniversaire, Annie James!

🎉 My dear chechi (elder sister in native language-malayalam), Annie James, turned 50 today! 🎂✨ Born on November 2, 1974, she’s not just my elder sister but a pillar of strength in my life—a true Federal Reserve, a place of peace and security 💖. She is a remarkably kind and loving soul ❤️. To those who know me, it’s no surprise that there are four women who have profoundly shaped my life: my mom, my wife, and my two elder sisters, with Annie as the second of the two 🌸. These four, along with two of my close friends, are blessings from Almighty God that I treasure deeply 🙏. I am truly fortunate to have them 💫.

Today, during a video call to wish her a Happy 50th Birthday 🎈, my wife asked Annie if she could share a few words of wisdom from her 50 years of blessed life. She paused for a moment, then thoughtfully shared the following insights:

1. 🙏 Obey God at all times.

2. 💗 Be kind to yourself and forgiving; if you want to forgive others, start by forgiving yourself.

3. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Value family; it’s a gift from God.

4. 🤲 Be gentle to others and avoid rudeness.

5. 🎯 Don’t set unrealistic benchmarks.

6. 🌊 Be patient; even streams find a way through deserts.

7. 🌟 God is good all the time.

8. 🕊️ Pursue peace.

9. ⏳ Slow decision-making is often a blessing in disguise.

10. 😇 A gentle soul is always blessed.

11. 🧘 Patience brings wisdom.

12. 🙅 You are not worthless just because someone ignores you.

13. 💬 Offer feedback without expecting to change others; we can only do so much.

14. 🧎‍♂️ Honor your parents at all times.

15. ❤️ After God, family is the first priority.

16. 🌱 If you feel ignored, take it as the beginning of true appreciation.

Simply amazing. 🌈✨