07/16/2026
Thank you all for the calls, texts, Facebook posts, Messenger messages, and birthday wishes. You will never know how much each one meant to me. I had a wonderful day and felt so loved, celebrated, and special.
Birthdays are different now.
The hardest part of waking up on my birthday is knowing my Momma isn’t here to call me and wish me a happy birthday. The woman who gave me life, who was my best friend, and who always stood in my corner no matter what. No matter how old I got, she had a way of making me feel like I was the most important person in the world on my birthday.
My mother made me feel like the world should stop for just a moment and celebrate the day I was born. That kind of love is a gift, and I miss it more than words can ever express.
There are days when grief still sneaks up on me, and birthdays are one of those days. I found myself missing her voice, her smile, and the way she always made this day feel so special.
But because of all of you, my heart felt a little lighter today. Thank you for taking the time to call, text, message, comment, and remind me that I am loved. Every kind word, every prayer, and every birthday wish touched my heart.
Thank you for helping fill a space that feels especially empty on days like this. I am so grateful for each of you. ❤️
