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Honoring @Rebecca!

Cadence August 18th, 2016

Firstly, @Rebecca :

Happy birthday!!

I'm just gonna kick this off, yeah? You are one of the most enigmatic people I've met in my entire life, and it warms my heart to know that I can finally PM you now! You are beyond gorgeous, inside and out, and you just have that finesse about you - You're one of my biggest inspirations in the world. You're strong beyond compare, and you possess a lot of characteristics that I admire, and maybe even envy just a teeny tiny bit. You're so wise, and you already seem to have a grip on the world, and a sense of self about you. No matter what is given to you, you start right back up and persevere like always; not out of obligation, but out of your own pure will. And that's astounding, you know? I've watched you go from a beautiful bloom to a stunning little flower, and I just have to say, I am so proud of you for everything. I'd like to thank you for being you, firstly, and for being a good friend to some of the other people I care about most in this world. Your gentle approach and your willingness to speak to anyone is just amazing. You have such a natural gift of empathy and kindness, and you possess such great ability in many things you do. You are one of my most favorite people, and I am so glad that our paths have crossed; for this, I am lucky. Happy birthday, Rebecca. You're the sweetest cupcake in the entire world.

But hey, you probably don't believe me. Yeah, yeah, whatever <3 For some added oomph, I had our lovely community members weigh in, too.

@poeticguy - "Your work here is for all to see,
Like you we all want to be,
Rebecca thank you,
It is but long due ,
Now that you dropped the Emily"

@juliebeth47 - "happy non-birthdayday come in TL more we miss you D:"

@colorfuljoy84 - "You always bring happiness to the chatroom when you appear, if i needed anything and a mentor may not be present that time i would probably look up to you and the other ts to help answer my questions even though my questions tend to be unimportant at times."

@KindListening - "Rebecca!
I haven't talked to you yet but you sound like a beautiful ray of sunshine! It's people like you to which I feel so proud and happy to volunteer on this site with. You bring a breath of fresh-air to the lives of so many who have been bogged down by life's miseries. I think this review on your profile says it all: "Knows what she's talking about, understands literally everything, and stays positive.
Awesome person, there should be more like her in this world :)"
And I'm so glad you're here with us at 7cups! Thank you dear! <3 xx"

@Lee - "Oh gosh there are so many things to say. Most importantly, though, I just want you to know how much I appreciate everything you do here. You are a star, a truly brilliant force in this community. You are also incredibly kind, down-to-earth and I respect you so much. I hope you know how much we love you!"

@Anomalia - "Rebecca, I don't quite have the words to express how amazing I think you are, but I will do my best. You are one of those people who I noticed right away when I joined as being so professional, so wise, and so endlessly helpful to so many members and listeners and I was so impressed. The longer I've been here, that admiration has only grown - I admire that you are so focused on the mission of the site to help people, I admire that you are always willing to speak openly and honestly, even when what you're saying might be a tough message to swallow for some, and I admire how incredibly dedicated you are - giving your time, your energy, and your love to this community. You are an absolute rockstar of a listener, and we are so lucky to have you!"

@Roadie - "Hi Rebecca. Just want to send a little note to acknowledge how much good you do in the world as much as anything. You're one of those real little fire cracker types of people that make a difference, a real positive difference in this world. As much as sometimes it's easy to forget that but you do. Never forget that. All the best :)"

@FrenchMarbles - "Hey! I haven't spoken to you personally have I? *checks* I haven't...so I'll pop a hello in there so I don't look like I'm a creepy stalker ^_^ But thank you for all you do and your work is absolutely appreciated ^_^"

@PacificSunrise - "Hey Rebecca, I want to say you are a firework! Keep on making everyone go in awe. Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocL-o8GY02k"

@GlenM - "Rebecca, thank you for being such a great support for young people on 7 Cups. You've helped to make 7 cups a haven for many teens that do not have safe places to turn."

@MidniteAngel - "Rebecca you fantastical human, I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for all your wonderfulistic work and for being an overall fantabulous person! You always were such a huge role model for me, especially when I was an itsy bitsy listener. Your contributions to the community and to our personal lives is beyond incredible. I love your positive vibes and how you can make any rainy day shine again. Keep being your amazing self, and always remember to be kind to yourself <3"

@calmRose33 - "Rebecca your a rock star that's a big part of this community we are so lucky to have you here thank you for everything you do here <3!"

@Ila - "Becca <3 just wanted to say you're such a valuable person and you did a great job in the teen community, I can't wait for you to age up and show adults how amazing and passionate you are. Stay strong no matter what, you're a fighter, awesome and brave, and you did so much for this website! You're very appreciated, I hope you remember that <3"

@fluffyUnicorns84 - "Wow, what a impact you have made on 7 cups and teen community. Your dedication and drive, is amazing and everything you do is given 110%. I adore when you pop into TL or see you around , it always makes me smile."

@Amelia - "Rebecca, I am constantly impressed by your dedication and leadership skills. You are such a kind person and I enjoy working with you."

@Annie - "Dear Rebecca, I remember when we first talked. I'd seen you around and thought What a nice person, what a bright energy there!

And one day I saw that you had put together a cool event, so I wrote to congratulate you. And your response was so real and genuine and darling and earnest. Absolutely wonderful! And from that day, I've been an enthusiastic member of the Rebecca Fan Club.

I LOVE to read your posts in the forum--warm, generous, charming, and good-hearted. Totally adorable! You're amazing, and I feel soooo lucky to have met you! ❤️"

@KRN - "Hello, Rebecca. My name is Karen . I hope you are well. Woohoo! i know we haven't really talked before but I know how great and how workaholic you are :o All your works are really noticeable :) and 7 Cups is very lucky to have a listener like you :D I would be very glad to talk to you someday some time :) thank you for everything you do for this community. Keep that up :) we will always be here for you whenever you need someone :D take care and *huuuuuugs* <3"

@MissZ - "I really appreciate everything that you do on 7 Cups! Your dedication and awesomeness shinesthrough in all the things that I have seen you been involved in. I am really glad that you are part of this community and I am looking forward to seeing you grow even more!"

@Dillion - "You're a true friend, inspiration, and great person to be around! I love talking to you, and sharing so many cool things about stuff we do!"

@ArwaS - "Beccaa !! Is one of the most fabulous teens I know <3 She was one of the first people I met through the teen listeners room and she made me feel welcome and loved within the room ! She is utterly Amazing, Awesome, Angelic, Appreciative , Adorabubble , brave , bright , brilliant , blissful, badass :P whoops 3:) hehe <3 she is cute, caring, compassionate :P Dazzling, daring, a delight, encouraging , excitable, easy going, effervescent she is fabulous , foxtastic, fascinating ! And I am sure I could go through every letter of the alphabet and try to describe how incredible she is ! But her uniqueness is beyond words D: <3 she is truly rebecca and that's what we love her for <3"

@Jack - "Twinnie! You're such a great person, thank you for everything that you have done for everyone, myself included. I hope to see you around more often!"

We love you so much!! Welcome to the oldie side!

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Rebecca August 18th, 2016

Words aren't really working right now, due to my state of shock and all the happy crying that's going on, so this is really jumbly and not at all going to sound like my eloquent self! Buuuuuut, I want to send a sincere thank you to everyone who wrote a message, and who's been wishing me a happy early birthday, and who's just been so kind to me not just today, but my entire time here. I really can't describe how thankful I am for all of this. This comes as such a surprise to me, and I'm so appreciative. This is already the best birthday I've ever had, and it's still 30 minutes away! (Thanks timezones!) I'm so happy and this was really heartwarming, so once again, thank you. I love all of you so much

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professionalPerspective60 August 18th, 2016

@Rebecca

Ahhh Happy Birthday Rebecca, your a beautiful soul filled with sparkles and smiles, everything you touch is magic! Have a wonderful day xx

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SmileDandilion August 18th, 2016

@Rebecca happy birthday :)

ZaraSmiles August 18th, 2016

Okay, so I promised to post you a shout-out when you exactly turn 18, so here we are!! I've been excited to post this!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DUCKYYYYY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!

*blows noise makers loudly*

Admittedly, I wasn't invited to this love bomb group, which is why I'm late to the thread! (@Cadence, girl, you know how much I love Becca!)

Ah man, what can I say about you, beautiful birthday gal? Your day makes me feel so so nostalgic, because I've known you for quite a while now, and watching you age up is nothing short of wonderful. I remember you as a newbie, I recall our first discussion together, and as weird as it is, I can still grasp the memory of one of your old profile pictures as RebeccaEmily where you were wearing a red and yellow shirt - at which time I nicknamed you. I still feel embarrassed about my sudden emergencies in which you had to take over discussions, and I look fondly upon the times you've made me smile so widely, especially when I've been at my very lowest. You've been one of my biggest supporters, one of my favourite friends and no less than a soul sister. Our journey on 7Cups has been interlinked the whole way, and I wouldn't change our memories for anything.

You are so wonderful. There's this aura you give off of making people want to know you even better, did you know that? I think it's your friendliness, perhaps your compassion. I just thought you should know that. You're everything I aspire to be, to be completely honest, and I hope one day I get to a stage where I am worthy of knowing you.

I admire your strong opinions and courage to speak honestly, but also to be understanding and open to any and all other viewpoints. The strength you have in your conviction, the determination you have for justice, the influential power you have in eloquence and opening people's minds. All of it is entirely beautiful, and entirely you.

I respect your dedication. It keeps not only 7Cups, but the world spinning. You don't do things that will exert you too much because your emphasis on self-care is so important. But when you attach yourself to a task, you give it your all. You help, not because you have to, but because you want to, out of the goodness of your heart.

I adore your dream to make this world a better place. With inclusiveness, kindness and love. You are a total model of a heart like the sun - fierce, bright and mesmerising. Even in the darkest situations, you manage to latch on to hope and keep everyone together and make sure everyone's okay.

I love your friendship. How can I not be honoured by such a blessing, a friend so amazing? You're so so so compassionate, in a way that makes all else put to shame, but you've also got an amazing sense of humour. You're caring, but not afraid to slap someone into place too. You're just...brilliant.

I am in awe of you. Ducky, I can't think of what type of stardust you must be made of to turn out with such a gorgeous spirit. You're a resilient warrior of a person and a flower fairy of a friend. Happy birthday, soul sida. I love you. <3

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Cadence OP August 18th, 2016

@ZaraSmiles

It was passed around when your account was still deactivated. <3 Nothing intentional, sweets.

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ZaraSmiles August 18th, 2016

@Cadence

Never thought it would be! I was kidding with ya, sis; this thread is absolutely beautiful and I'm so happy you made it, ducky deserves a world of love. And pfft, at least I could make mine all colourful now, right? c;

How's the beautiful Becca settling in on the adult side with y'all? I hope you and the adults have been awesomely welcoming! I'm so glad that two of my favourite people in the universe got to PM, about time too.

PS. You've made her really happy, if you haven't realised. And I love you tons Queenie, no matter the age barriers. <3

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Rebecca August 19th, 2016

@ZaraSmiles

I've finally sat down and committed to writing a good response to this. After the adventure that was duvet shopping (because duvets!!!!!), and then dinner with my family, and coming home to read this beautiful work of art, I've been struggling to find the words to really say how I'm feeling, but I'm going to try my best, because you deserve nothing less. I'm also making this super colourful because something I really adore about you is how beautiful you make this site! Although you do that not just with your colourful, bright forum posts, but also with your briliant personality - your presence alone makes the site shine brighter.

You've been apart of my 7 Cups journey pretty much from the beginning - my earliest memories of getting engaged in the community are of chatting in TL with you. I've grown so much alongside you over the past year and a half, and I am so incredibly thankful that you've been around to support and encourage that growth. You have always been, and continue to be the most reassuring person on the site, comforting me when I'm feeling insecure or unsure of myself and motivating me to follow through on my ideas. You help to give me the confidence to stand up for what I believe is right, to share my opinion, and to be as determined as I am.

When you say that you aspire to be like me, it gives me this huge grin, and I laugh, because likewise, I want to be so much like you. You have so much enthusiasm for living, and you make the most of every opportunity and situation, things I adore. I wish I was as appreciative of all of the good things in life the way you are. It amazes me that we always manage to see the best in each other, and honestly, it's truly beautiful. Because of it, I think it makes our friendship that much stronger.

Birthdays are lovely for appreciating the growth of people, as each year passing is another year of more wisdom and discoveries. However, people can't grow on their own, they need a team of supporters, mentors, coaches and partners to help them along the way. So, since I've been reflecting a lot on the past year and all that has happened, I just have to thank you for being a part of it. You've played a huge role in helping me grow in this part of my life, and I know that with you by my side, I'll always continue to grow even more. Hopefully I'll be able to do the same for you

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