*"Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift."* — _John Ortberg_ Dear Canpals, My special day commenced with the continuous chiming of my phone at 12 AM in the presence of affectionate Canpals from, Guntur, Vijayawada, Ongole and Nellore regions. It is really a fortune of the highest order to commence another year of my life’s journey in the presence of our Canpal Family Members. All my social media handles were buzzing with heart touching messages, soulful prayers and boisterous blessings from across the country, which reiterated that my Canpal family is always there for me. Despite their hectic schedules, many of our Canpals have spent their invaluable time in making fascinating videos and delightful posters to wish me on my birthday, which left an indelible mark on my soul. Many regions have conducted Canpal activities like helping destitute people, visiting orphanages, etc to celebrate my birthday and I thank you all for bringing the smile to the face of many individuals through your divine action. In many Regional as well as Circle offices, Canpals conducted cake cutting event to celebrate my birthday, which illustrated your pure love towards me. Team Warangal has commenced the celebrations a day in advance and I thank you from the depth of my heart for making my day very special. Team Guntur, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore and Chennai are there with me throughout the night and day and I whole heartedly express my gratitude for gifting me a special day to remember forever. I sincerely thank teams *Vijayawada and Guntur* for organising such amazing meetings get the blessings of all our Canpals. I feel really blessed to have you all in my life and I am really fortunate that God has gifted me a big caring Canpal Family. I convey my ardent thanks to our beloved *President Shri. Rajiv Nigam* and beloved *Chairman Shri.Jacob P Chittattukalam* for showering their blessings and encouragement on my birthday. I convey my wholehearted thanks to all the *CNT Members and CCOs, CC Members and all the office bearers* across the nation for your beautiful and soulful wishes. I thank sincerely the AIBOC leadership for their warm wishes. *My dear Canpals*, your wishes are not merely words; they are an affirmation of the profound bond we share and a reminder of my responsibility. As I express my deepest gratitude, I also take this opportunity to reiterate my steadfast commitment to our collective goals. Once again, from the depth of my heart, I extend my sincere thanks to each and every one of you. Your love is a beacon of encouragement, illuminating my path as I endeavour to rededicate myself soulfully for the growth of our Mother Bank and Mighty CBOA. Thank you all for gifting me a day to remember forever! Thank you very much friends.. CBOA ZINDABAD! OUR UNITY ZINDABAD! Ravi