Happy Birthday, Michelle — Our Light, Our Joy, Our Heart

by Dennis Augustine

“Every photograph holds a story—every story holds a heartbeat.”

Your Hebrew name, Hila — halo of glowing light , couldn’t be more fitting. From your earliest childhood photos to our family adventures across the world , that light has never faded — it has only grown.

There is no one quite like you. Your compassion, your beauty, and your strength as a mother of three fill our hearts with pride. No matter how many candles you blow out , you’ll always be our Little Girl — the one whose smile brightened every room and whose laughter carried across oceans .

As you close your eyes and make your wish this year , we pause to honor all the moments behind us — and all the memories still waiting to be made. We look forward to celebrating your birthday together next week