Strength and grace, a daughter so strong, On your special day, we sing your song. With every hurdle, you rise above, Happy birthday, daughter, our beacon of love. May your spirit be fierce, may your heart be bold, Strength and grace, your story unfolds. Embrace the challenges, with courage you face, Happy birthday, daughter, in strength and grace.

Our only daughter is turning 18 and will soon be leaving us for the big, bad world. She is our youngest and as such leaves us happy to have raised such an amazing daughter but sad to know our house will soon be empty. She is SUCH a Daddy's girl but in the best sense of the word. She is just like her father who is the best man I know.

Your 18th birthday brings lots of joy to my heart, my sweet daughter. I’ve watched you grow from a cute child to a beautiful young woman, and I couldn’t be any prouder of you than I am today. Keep following your dreams as you truly have a bright future ahead of you, my dear. I’m sending lots of love and a big happy birthday to you.