Help me celebrate God’s faithfulness in my life.
January 17, 2026
Today, on my birthday, I find myself standing at a sacred intersection looking back at the winding road that brought me here, feeling the profound weight and wonder of the present, and gazing forward with hopeful eyes.
My heart travels back first to my teenage years to that younger self, so full of questions and quiet dreams, navigating the turbulent waters of identity and possibility. I honor you. I thank you for your resilience.
Then to my school days the classrooms and hallways that were my first world. The friendships forged, the lessons learned (both in textbooks and in life), the failures that felt like endings but were merely beginnings in disguise. They laid the foundation.
My journey into adulthood and career has been a mosaic of leaps of faith, patient climbs, detours that became destinations, and moments of clarity amidst the chaos. Each role, each challenge, each small victory has been a brushstroke on the canvas of my purpose, teaching me about perseverance, passion, and the quiet power of showing up.
Through it all, the essence of this life has revealed itself to me: it is not about avoiding the storms, but about learning to dance in the rain. It is about evolution. The person I was, the person I am, and the person I am becoming are connected by a single, golden thread of grace.
And that grace has a name. God, I thank You. I thank You for being my refuge and my strength. When the most difficult challenges of my life descended threats that could have shattered me You were my fortress. You did not just see me through; You taught me how to stand. You turned my deepest wounds into my greatest sources of strength. I am here, not just standing, but standing strong, because of Your unwavering faithfulness.
To my precious siblings, my lifelong anchors this love is my sanctuary. You have stood by me through every season, every “thick and thin.” Your belief in me, especially made me to believe in myself, has been one of the most powerful forces in my life. I cherish you beyond words, and I pray with all my heart that God pours out His boundless blessings upon each of you, for you have been His greatest earthly gift to me.
As I step into this new year of my life, my prayer is singular: God, lead me. Guide my steps, order my path, and align my will with Yours. Open the doors I am meant to walk through and close those that are not for me. Let my life be an instrument. Help me to create a ripple of positive impact, to fulfill the unique purpose You have planted within me to contribute something meaningful, however small, to the tapestry of humanity and this universe.
And to every soul whose path has crossed mine in deep relationships and passing kindnesses, in shared faith and whispered prayers, in collaborative careers and bold business ventures I see you. I acknowledge you. Thank you. You have left an indelible mark on my story. Your encouragement, your challenge, your partnership, and your belief have shaped the person I am today. I believe our connections are divine, and I am excited to see how we will continue to shape each other’s destinies, lifting each other higher in the years to come.
Today is more than a celebration of my birth. It is a celebration of journey, of Grace, of Connection, and of Faith. With a heart brimming with gratitude and hope, I welcome this new chapter, ready to live it with intention, courage, and an open heart.
Thank you, everyone, for being part of my story. Here’s to the pages yet to be written.
With all my love,
I remain Teekay
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