Ruffa Gutierrez just turned a year older on June 24 and among the star's many birthday greetings, her sister-in-law Sarah Lahbati took the time to pen the ~sweetest~ birthday message for her!
In a series of Instagram Stories updates, Sarah shared photos with Ruffa as she wrote, "Happy birthday, ate Ruffa. You are the best ate anyone could ask for."

The second part of Sarah's sweet birthday message contained family photos with Ruffa's brother, Richard Gutierrez. Her post reads, "You are the sweetest, kindest, and most thoughtful person. Truly beautiful inside and out."

Posting a glamor shot of Ruffa, Sarah added, "So excited for what’s to come for you ate @iloveruffag! May God bless you abundantly."

For her part, Ruffa posted a throwback photo with Lorin and Venice shot in 2007 as she marked her 48th birthday. She wrote, "Posting a throwback photo of us because so much has happened in our lives since this photo was taken in 2007."

"Countless ups and downs, heartaches and breakthroughs, failures and triumphs… Today, on my special day, I cannot be more thankful to be alive, happy, and healthy," Ruffa continued.
She added, "Life itself is a beautiful gift. It may sound cliche but let’s manifest that the best is yet to come. Happy birthday to me!!!"
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