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HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY
Hope you have a wonderful year ahead with joy, happiness and good health. :)
To the guiding light who made a difference. This small booklet is filled with memories, gratitude, and words from my heart. Thank you for being a guide, a mentor and a fatherly figure in my journey.
— With respect,
Student [Confidential]
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I don't know where to begin, because some bonds cannot be explained properly with words. No matter how much we try, they always feel deeper than sentences. The year 2025 was truly different for me. I never imagined that in school I would find a person who could guide me, counsel me, support me, and slowly become a light in my darkest moments.
As BLE is approaching and your birthday has arrived, I felt that this was the right time to express what has been in my heart for a long time. From just one meaningful conversation with you, something changed in me. I started trusting you with my whole heart. The way you explained things did not feel like you were simply making a student understand. It felt like you were patiently guiding your own daughter. From that moment onward, my trust in you only kept growing stronger.
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I am not someone who can easily come and speak directly about my problems. I hesitate. I overthink. That is why I write. Through my letters, I explain everything that is happening inside me—my thoughts, my fears, my confusion, my emotions. And the day I started trusting you, I started sharing everything with you—my past, my present, my struggles and my hopes.
You know about my anxiety, my emotional breakdowns, my crushes and relationships, my family issues, and even the parts of my life that are very sensitive and painful. You listened to everything without judging me. You never made me feel small or wrong for what I was going through. Instead, you guided me calmly through every situation.
Your Sincere Student
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From the endless letters you read, you patiently counselled me through everything. You became the light in my darkness—someone who came unexpectedly but made a permanent impact. The way you explained things, the way you corrected me, and the way you helped me see situations differently slowly changed my mindset.
Without even realizing it, I began to see you as my second father—someone I could tell everything to without fear. Someone whose words I carry with me even after the conversation ends. Finding a person like that in school felt like a blessing to me. Slowly, without realizing, the Vice Principal and student bond transformed into something more meaningful in my heart—a father and daughter bond built on trust, respect, care and guidance. This bond is very special to me and will always remain special.
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Somehow your smile brings positivity to my day. Even during stressful times, seeing you smile creates a small sense of comfort. Please keep smiling, Sir. Your smile carries warmth. Even if you try to hide your tension or stress behind a smile, your eyes cannot lie. If you had not told you were feeling unwell, I think I would have still understood. That is why I truly hope you take proper care of your health. Your well-being matters a lot—not only as Vice Principal, but as a person who guides and supports students.
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Always remember that you have a second daughter who is always praying for your health, safety and success. Your well-being matters a lot to me. Happy Birthday, Sir. No matter how much I grow or where life takes me, a part of who I become will always carry your guidance, because you shaped me during a time when I needed it the most. I truly hope that the guidance you have given me in 2025 will remain a strength in my life as I continue to grow.
“Some teachers teach, some guide, but few become a fatherly light in your life.”
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MY GUIDING LIGHT
In school I found someone so kind,
A guiding hand, a thoughtful mind.
You show me patience, care and ways,
To face my troubles, dark-filled days.You listen closely, hear my heart,
And help me see a brand-new start.
Through letters, talks and every time,
Your words have always felt like rhyme.You teach me lessons, small and true,
About respect, courage, and what to do.
A second father, strong and wise,
Who sees my heart and hears my cries.Your guidance shines when I feel lost,
It warms my soul, no matter the cost.— With respect,
Your Student [Confidential]
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Thank you for every guidance, counselling and being a second father who I can share anything without feeling judged.
Always be happy, never be sad. Your happiness is the calmness in my worries.
A second father, my guiding star.
