I don't speak any Russian. My girlfriend's mom speaks a little english and her birthday is on July 8th. I wanted to write a letter of appreciation in Russian so I thought somebody could translate it for me.
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Dear Elena,
I’m sorry I can’t be there to wish you a happy birthday in person so I write you a letter to say happy birthday. May your birthday be all that you hoped it would be. I’m sure your friends and family are making your birthday a pleasant one.
I also want to thank you for treating me so well for the past few months. When my mom moved away, you were there to treat me like part of your family when I needed it most. You may not have known how much this meant to me but it truly meant a lot. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
May your birthday be filled with many smiles.
Best wishes,