My Jadou, you turned 20 this summer. It seems like yesterday that your dad and I held you in our arms for the first time, our hearts beating very fast, overwhelmed by the beauty and innocence of our little miracle. Time has flown by so quickly and watching you grow up has been the most beautiful adventure of my life. Your first steps, your first smile, your first words, every moment has been engraved in my soul, an indelible imprint of your journey. Today, you have become a woman of such beauty and grace that I am so touched by. Your inner light, this quiet strength that lives within you, lights up the world around you, and I am infinitely proud of everything you have become. When your dad left you were only 13 years old, you experienced one of the hardest trials a child can go through, losing your dad. I felt this emptiness with you, and every day, I promised to love you for two, to support you with all the strength I am capable of. Today, I see you transformed by this ordeal, a woman of resilience and wisdom that overwhelm me. You carry within you a legacy of love, and you spread it around you with a generosity that touches me deeply. My Jadou, you and your sister are the greatest pride of my life. Through the joys and the storms, know that I will always be there, your anchor, your refuge, your rock. My love for you is limitless, unwavering, eternal. Every step you take, every dream you pursue, I will always be by your side, encouraging you, protecting you, loving you. I wish you all the happiness in the world, that your wildest dreams come true, and that life fulfills you. Continue to illuminate the world with your inner beauty and your incredible strength. Your mom, who loves you more than anything.
LHallyday
