For Sakura, with love from Mum.
Preparing a little magic…
A story for

Sakura

Chapter twenty-six

A birthday keepsake

Happy Birthday,
Sakura

No matter how much time passes, to me, you will always be my little girl born in the early summer of Perth.

It was the beautiful jacaranda blooming season — like cherry blossom.

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TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF YOU

A little book
of memories.

Always my little girl.

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A family photograph with a baby
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A sunny breakfast outdoors
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A day at the beach in red sunglasses
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Smiling in a helicopter with a headset
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Jumping together in front of a colourful wall
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A snowy mountain adventure
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You have grown into such a wonderfully independent woman, building your own life in the U.S. and surrounded by so many lovely friends.

My greatest joy in life is simply knowing that my family is happy and healthy.

I am so excited for our upcoming holiday together next month!

Love always,
Mum

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Make a wish.

An ivory cake with cherry blossom decorations on a gold pedestal

Tap the candles to blow them out.

Happy birthday,
Sakura.

Love always, Mum.
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And the story
continues.

Happy 26th, Sakura.