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Danny

I do not know how it all started. But you were there in the class anticipating for my coming. As I started the class, you saw me. Impressed by the things you heard about me, you strived hard and did your best. Apparently, I noticed the potential in you. You became part of the team which I groomed for mathematics competition. Since that moment on, we were inseparable. Perhaps that was when it all began.


Without you knowing it, I admire you for being such a strong and determined person. You are someone I hold in high regard. Young as you are, you know how to make others feel good about themselves.


You are an ear when I need to be listened to. You are an eye when I need to be affirmed and recognized. You are a hand when I need it the most. But above all, you are a heart when I am lost and lonely. During my high and low moments, you were with me. That no matter what comes into my life, you give me company, a shoulder to lean on, someone to walk with.


Among the thousands of students I have encountered, you are someone I considered dear and special. The way you show me how tough it is to be young, struggling and reaching for that elusive dream is something that inspires me. Never a moment have I seen you lost that morale, that spirit that pushes you to do better each time. Never a moment that defeat has taken its toll on you. Never a moment that you allow to be defeated. You always come out victor in your struggles. There may be difficult moments, yet you deal with them one at a time.


I treasure our friendship. And I want you to know that I appreciate everything that you have done to me. You make my life a sweet journey. The years have painted a glorious friendship between us. Each day is a witness. Each moment is a memory. Each memory is a treasure.


I do not know what have I done to deserve you. All I know is that you deserve better. You offer me the best friendship you ever know. Despite our differences, you remain the same. You know me inside out. You know my strengths, my weaknesses, my turmoils, my struggles. You see me in my happiest and darkest times. You were there.


It is not everydat that a student befriends a teacher. Until now, I still could not believe it. But it is so real. You never allowed that wall separates us. Friendship is not defined by personality; it is the bond that connects people together.


As you trod the path to your own meaning and life, I see you grow. I see you become the person you will be. And deep in my heart, I believe that someday you will be someone.


Proud I am of you. Glad that I become part of this journey. And today, during your special day, let it be known that in my life what matters most are the friends I make and you are one of them. You leave a mark in my heart.


You touch my life. I have never been the same since then. Thank you so much for the friendship. Thank you for allowing me to be your friend.


Happy birthday!
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