It can be incredibly difficult to express what you want to say on a day like their birthday. You probably feel overwhelmed by a range of emotions as you reflect on the wonderful times you had together, as well as the immeasurable sadness of not having them with you anymore.
Regardless of whether or not they’re still here, we can always take a moment to wish them a happy birthday.
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• Happy Birthday in Heaven Mom
• Happy Birthday Dad in Heaven
• Happy Birthday in Heaven Brother
• Happy Birthday In Heaven Sister
• Happy Birthday In Heaven Grandma
• Happy Birthday in Heaven Friend
Happy Birthday in Heaven Mom
The loss of your mom will always run deep, but we hope these birthday wishes will help you to remember the beautiful bond you’ll always share.
• Whenever I look up at the stars, I take comfort in knowing that you’re up there shining bright. You were the best mom in the whole world. I wish we could celebrate your birthday together, but I know you are having a special day in eternal paradise.
• I have cried so many times, but I know that all the tears in the world will never bring you back. As you celebrate your birthday in Heaven, I wish you everlasting peace and happiness. I miss you, Mom. Happy birthday!
• To me, you have always had a halo above your head because you have always been a saint. I hope you enjoy your birthday in Heaven with the other angels. We miss you so much, Mom. Happy birthday.
• I can’t hold back my tears. I miss you and I am sad that you are no longer with us. But at the same time, I know you are happier and in a much better place. I know you are smiling down on me from heaven. May you have a glorious heavenly birthday, Mom.
Happy Birthday Dad in Heaven
Although he may no longer be with you on earth, he’ll always be in your heart. Find the right words to wish your dad happy birthday with these touching tributes.
• Today, I remember and celebrate the remarkable life of the most incredible friend, mentor, idol and father. We were not just my dad, but my best friend too. Happy birthday, Dad. You are my eternal hero.
• I am sending all my love and prayers to my Dad in Heaven today, on what would have been his birthday. Happy birthday, Dad! You are the brightest star in the sky, and I know you are always with me.
• Living without you is harder than I could ever imagine, Dad. But every day, I try my best to carry on and be happy, because I know that’s what you would have wanted. Wishing a happy heavenly birthday to you today, my beloved Father.
• I wish I could spend just one more birthday with you, Dad. I wish I could see the delight on your face when we bring you your birthday cake and presents. Every year, I will continue to celebrate every birthday in your honour, and you will live forever in my heart. Happy birthday, Dad. I love you so much.
Happy Birthday in Heaven Brother
The loss of a brother will always resonate, but these wishes can help you to express how much he meant to you, and the lasting impression he made on your life.
• Treasured memories on your birthday, Brother: I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and will tomorrow too. I think of you in silence and make no outward show. For what it meant to lose you, only those you loved you know. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. It’s just the heartache of losing you that will never go away. Happy heavenly birthday to you, my beloved brother.
• Happy birthday to my dear brother in Heaven. Always in my heart and forever by my side. I miss you every day. May you rest in eternal paradise.
• I know you’re watching over me from up there. I want you to know that you are very much alive in my heart and I miss you every day. Our special memories together will never fade away. I love you more than words can say. Happy birthday in Heaven, my sweet brother.
• Even though you are no longer here with me, I know that you are guiding me from above. You were always there for me through thick and thin and nothing has changed. Happy birthday in Heaven, my brother. I know you are celebrating up there with the angels.
Happy Birthday In Heaven Sister
If you’re missing your sister, we hope these wishes add comfort.
• I know that Heaven needed more angels, which is why they called you there. I just wish the departure was delayed a bit longer. I miss you every day, but especially today, on your Heavenly birthday. I know we will meet again in Eternity. I love you so much. Happy birthday, my sweet sister!
• My darling sister, the light that you brought into my life still illuminates every step I take, even though you are no longer here with me. You were such a wonderful presence in my life. As you sit in Heaven looking down on me, I want to thank you for all the happiness you brought me while you were here on earth. Happy heavenly birthday, my sister. I miss you every day.
• Wishing my sweet sister a wonderful heavenly birthday! I wish I could see you every day, but on special days like today, I feel your absence most. But I know you are celebrating with the angels. I miss you endlessly.
• My one wish is that Heaven’s holy angels chant the most beautiful song for you as you celebrate your birthday. I miss you so much, my sweet sister.
Happy Birthday In Heaven Grandma
Grandmothers are true gifts and saying happy birthday to them helps us to remember just how precious they are, now and forever.
• Looking back on photos of you when you were younger, I find myself wishing that I could go back in time and meet you when you were my age. I just know we would have been the best of friends! I hope the angels in Heaven are celebrating your birthday with you as much as we are on earth. Happy heavenly birthday, Grandma! We miss you every day.
• Your wit, grace and kindness brought beauty into our lives that no one else can ever replace. We miss you every day, Grandma. May you have the most wonderful birthday in Heaven. I hope the angels are celebrating you in the best way you deserve!
• Grandma, you were always able to simplify any problem I ever had. No matter what happened, you were always there to love and support me. Even though I cannot turn to you for hugs anymore, I still feel protected by you from above. Happy birthday, Grandma. I miss you every day.
• The recipe for a perfect Grandma was thrown out after they made you. They added plenty of love, just like you did in everything you did for us. On your heavenly birthday, I hope the angels are celebrating you just as much as you deserve. Happy birthday, Grandma! We miss you every day.
• I was so lucky to have you by my side for so much of my life. I never felt alone because you were always there for me. Even though you are no longer here with me, your strength and grace still see me through the most difficult situations. Thank you for everything you ever did for me. Wishing you an amazingly happy heavenly birthday, Grandma!
Happy Birthday in Heaven Friend
Losing a friend is always devastating. These wishes can help you to remember them as they were, and the amazing times you shared.
• Today is your birthday in Heaven above. I am sending you blessings on the wings of a dove, not only for today, but every day hereof. I think of you always, my love! Happiest of heavenly birthdays to you, my friend. I miss you every day.
• I want you to know that even though you are no longer here, I think about you every single day. There are just so many lessons that you taught me and that I always reflect on. I miss your smile; I miss your laughter and I miss your amazing sense of humour. Heaven is lucky to have an angel as funny as you are. Happy birthday, my sweet friend! I wish you were here, and I miss you every day.
• You are still a big part of my life, if only in spirit. It is not easy now that you’re gone. Every night, I say a prayer for you. I miss you. True friends are hard to find and I am sad that we cannot celebrate your birthday together. Happy heavenly birthday to you. I still treasure every memory we shared.
• We all miss you each and every day, but especially today. I know that wherever you are, you’re having a great birthday and watching over us. Today, we celebrate your life.
• Your birthday is finally here, and even though you are no longer with us on earth, I will still celebrate just like we always did. I wish upon a star that you carry my love with you wherever you are. Happy heavenly birthday to you, my friend! There will never be enough words to let you know just how much I miss you so. Sending you plenty of light and laughter on your special day!
A loved one’s birthday is always special, no matter whether they are still here, or have left this world. We hope these heartfelt wishes inspire you and help you through a difficult day.
I waited 20 years for my miracle boy, but his time on earth was so very short. On Wilber’s birthday, I want him to know he’ll never be forgotten<
exclusive happy birthday wilber 💙
To my precious boy,
It’s the night before your second birthday, and I can’t quite believe it as I glance around and see the colourful banners all over our home. Your red velvet cake with elephant toppers is ready and waiting in the kitchen. How are you nearly two years old already, my darling Wilber?
Time has flown by so fast in the most bittersweet of ways, because it has been 638 days since I last held you in my arms.
You came into my life after 20 years of yearning. I thought endometriosis had put paid to my dreams of bringing a little brother into the world for your big sister Zilanne. By some miracle, you arrived, making our little family complete.
But Wilber, you were too ill to stay in this world, the result of a rare genetic condition that caused central core disease and affected your muscles and lungs.
For 13 weeks and two days, you flipped my life upside down and inside out. Your eyes were mesmerising. I cherished every moment I looked into them, saw your beautiful soul and got to know you as I did. Loving you was the easiest thing I’ve ever had to do but living without you now is torture.
I won’t deny that I’m finding life extremely hard without you, but I’m sure you already know this. I honestly believe your soul is still around me because true love never dies, and that’s exactly what we had together.
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That mother and son bond you hear people talking about? We had that in abundance and I’ll be eternally grateful for it.
The journey we shared during your short time here on earth is something I will never forget - some of the best and hardest days of my life. You taught me lessons that helped my soul grow and changed me so dramatically as a person.
You gave me love in an unconditional form. I needed you and you needed me. You taught me how to be strong when I felt weak, to be selfless when I wanted to be selfish and keep you by my side forever.
When you were here, I couldn’t imagine my life without you. But here I am, and there you are in heaven.
Sometimes, I want the whole world to stop and witness the sheer pain I’m in. But the world moves on and life happens around me all the time, even when I don’t want it to.
That’s one of the hardest things to come to terms with. That life goes on. I know you’d want me to be happy and do all the things you won’t get to, but it’s easier said than done. I promise I’ll keep trying my best.
In the weeks running up to your second birthday this 15th May, I’ve been terrified that people will have forgotten about you. That’s my biggest fear in my journey of motherhood, despite the pile of birthday cards and presents waiting for you.
Having spoken to other parents who’ve lost a baby, it’s a common theme. Just because you’re not physically here, Wilber, it doesn’t mean you are not a part of our daily lives and it’s so nice to be asked about you, to hear friends and family remembering you and saying your name.
You are still part of this family and every day my love grows for you. You are always included in everything I do and you are in my thoughts constantly.
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After we said our goodbyes, I had a recording of your heartbeat placed inside an elephant teddy along with some of your ashes. He is with me constantly. At the dinner table, in the garden, on holidays. How I choose to continue parenting you isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but you’re my cup of tea and this is how we’re rolling with it!
As I’m writing this right now, I’m smiling at what a little monkey you were. You were absolutely full of life and made all the rules, from when you wanted your feet rubbed, to when the doctors on the NICU could stop by and do their rounds. If you were feeling grumpy, they knew to stay away. Wilber’s way or the high way.
I’ve never seen such a tiny baby with so much spirit and personality. I think you got that from your mumma!
I love you so incredibly much Wilber. I always have and I always will.
Thank you for sending me these signs Wilber. I need them to restore a little faith that you’re still around - not in the way I yearn for but in the only way it can be till we meet again.
I hope you like what Daddy and I are doing in the garden for you, and the cake I’ve made. It’s been a pleasant surprise to see the number of cards and presents that have arrived for your birthday. I hope this never fades.
Wilber Ringo, keep shining your little light and I will keep living for you, even on the days I don’t want to. Because promises can’t be broken and that was our promise to each other.
Happy 2nd birthday in heaven, Wilber. I love you.
Our mums mean the world to us. They’re our caregivers, our voices of reason and oftentimes, our best friends too. Mothers are superheroes in their own special way.
But what about the card?
It can sometimes be difficult to find the right words to let her know just how much she means to you. How do you summarise every wonderful thing that she has done for you in a few sentences? "Happy birthday" just isn’t enough.
If you, like so many of us out there, struggle to find the perfect words for your lovely mum, have a look at some of our ideas below.
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• How To Wish Mum a Happy Birthday
• Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Mum
• Funny Birthday Messages for Mum
• Birthday Messages To Send From Afar
• Happy Birthday Mum Quotes
• Happy Birthday Poems for Mum
• Happy Birthday Mum in Heaven
How To Wish Mum a Happy Birthday
A few extra touches here and there will really make your mum feel special. Follow these steps to personalise the card – it will make all the difference!
• If you have a special name that you call your mum, like "mumsy", "momaloo" or even "mama duck", use it to address the card.
• Think about what makes your mum unique. Is she very loving? Does she love being glamourous? Would you describe her as creative or thoughtful? Think about whatever it is that makes her exceptional and select a few adjectives to incorporate into your overall message.
• Try and write a birthday wish from the heart. Think about all the sweet, perfect things you wish for her for this new year in her life. Don’t rush it – sometimes something as precious as this takes time.
There’s no one in the world who could ever measure up to your mum, which is perhaps why it can be so difficult to put your birthday wishes for her into words.
Below are a few suggestions for you to use as a guideline. Incorporate any special memories or inside jokes you may have into them to help make her feel extra important on her special day.
Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Mum
• Mum, if it weren’t for you, I would never even have become half the person I am today. Thank you for being an exceptional mother, an amazing friend and someone I look up to every day of my life. Happy birthday!
• I don’t know where I’d be without you. You taught me to be patient, you taught me to be kind. You also taught me to work hard and to respect others. Most importantly, you taught me to see the best in myself. On your special day, I want to say thank you for everything. Happy birthday, Mum!
• Cheers to a woman who is full of grace, love and lessons. We could not be more thankful for all you have done. Happy birthday to the world’s most wonderful mum!
• Mum – there are 365 days in a year, but your birthday outshines every single one of them.
• We are so blessed to have you to turn to for advice, to mend our broken hearts and to make such special memories with. We appreciate everything you have done for us and not a day goes by when we are not thankful for you and everything you continue to do. Happy birthday!
• Mum, you are not just the most special mum in the world. You are out light on my darkest day, and the brightest smile in any room. You do so much for our family – I think you’re a superhero! Happy birthday, SuperMum!
• Happy birthday to the very first friend I ever had! I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you by my side through all of life’s ups and downs. You’re always there for me, and I hope you know that I am always here for you.
Funny Birthday Messages for Mum
• Thank you for not telling my sisters/ brothers I'm your favourite!
• Happy birthday to a mom who looks young enough to be my sister. Note that if you ever start looking younger than me, we're going to have problems!
• Happy birthday to my dear Mum! May we continue to drive each other crazy for years to come.
• We have the perfect mother and daughter relationship. You're my mother & I'm perfect. Happy birthday, Mum!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Now that I'm older I want to thank you for never leaving me in a shopping cart and running away. I know it was tempting.
• I would have got you a funny card, but I know at your age bladder control can be a problem… Happy birthday, Mum!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Guess raising me didn't send you to an early grave after all!
Birthday Messages To Send From Afar
Sometimes it’s not always possible to be with your mum on her special day. Here are some ideas for those of you sending birthday cards from afar.
• No matter how far apart we may be, you are always in my heart, Mum. Happy birthday!
• Mum, you showed me how to face the world, and now I’m travelling it! I couldn’t be more grateful for everything you have taught me. Happy birthday!
• Thank you for always giving me hope, always encouraging me and always supporting me. I wish I could be there with you on this special day. Happy birthday, my precious Mum!
• Mum, the more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. I might not be there with you today, but today I am celebrating you. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Thank you for being there for me through all the highs and through all the lows, and for everything in between. I wouldn’t be who I am today without you, but I do wish I was there with you.
• Sending love and hugs from afar to you, my Mum, my superstar! I hope that this day is just as special as you are! Thank you for everything that you have done for me – you mean more to me than words can say. Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Mum Quotes
• “To the world, you may be one person, but to me, you are the whole world.” – Dr Seuss
• “A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” – Unknown
• “All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln
• “Happy Birthday to the woman who gave me life then taught me how to live it.”– Unkown
• “A mother is she who can take the place of all other but whose place no one else can take.” – Cardinal Meymillod
• “Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” – Unknown
• “Behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begins.” – Mitch Albom
• “A mother is the one who fills your heart in the first place.” – Amy Tan
• “Everything I am, you helped me to be.” – Unkown
Happy Birthday Poems for Mum
• Roses are red, violets are blue, there's no one I'd rather turn to in times of need than you. Happy Birthday, Mum!
• I hope to be a mother like you. Strong, loving, devoted, inspiring, wonderful, and cool. Happy Birthday!
• I just want to let you know, you mean the world to me. Only a heart as dear as yours would give so unselfishly.
• Celebrating you today brings joy to my heart. To me, you'll always be a priceless work of art.
• Mother, you are beautiful. Mother, you are kind. Endearing thoughts of love for you are always on my mind. Happy birthday.
Happy Birthday Mum in Heaven
If your mum is no longer with you in person, you can still celebrate the beautiful woman she was and your memories of her. Here are some messages that say “Happy heavenly birthday, Mum”.
• Mom, I know Heaven must be beautiful right now… because it has you in it! Happy birthday.
• Though you are not here with me, I know you will always guide me and be with me through thick and thin. Happy Birthday Mum in heaven.
• No words can describe how much I love you, and how I so wish you were here with me today. For your birthday, I send to you in Heaven all my love.
• Wherever you are resting I hope that you can see, how precious and uplifting your memory is to me.
• Not a day goes by when I don't think of you, miss you, love you and thank God that I was blessed to be your daughter/son. Happy birthday, Mum.
• May our friends and family in heaven hold you closely and sing you a song. And I'll be sending a million hugs and kisses today and all year long.
• So many memories, Mum, come flooding back today. Of birthday celebration before you went away.
When it comes to your mum’s birthday, be sure that you write her a card that’s from the heart. She is the most wonderful woman in the world, after all.
No matter what the birthday gift may be, she will absolutely love it and treasure your card’s message forever. Remember: she even loved those macaroni necklaces you used to make for her in nursery school!