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How to recognize someone’s birthday when "happy birthday" seems inadequate

My daughter’s boyfriend’s grandma just died. He’s not technically sitting shiva since it was his grandmother, but his parents and aunts are. He’s a young adult, 30 something.

It’s his birthday today; I would like to send him a message but I’m having trouble thinking of the right words.

I’ve always known that in Judaism, life is more important than death, even in shive we should avoid sinking too deeply into pain, but I am having difficulty framing the message.

Anybody know about a traditional teaching, story, or something similar that applies to this situation?

Thanks in advance

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