Today, we celebrate my mom’s 81st birthday—a woman whose heart has shaped my entire life. 🌹 At 50, when many would be slowing down, she adopted me at age 3, giving me a future filled with warmth, guidance, and endless love. From that very moment, she became my anchor, my teacher, and the quiet force behind every dream I dared to chase.

Through scraped knees, heartbreaks, triumphs, and milestones, she has stood unwavering—offering strength when I faltered, wisdom when I was lost, and laughter to light every dark moment. ✨ Her resilience and compassion have taught me that true courage is gentle, and true love never keeps score.

She is more than my mother—she is my hero, my inspiration, and the living proof that one person’s love can change a life forever. 🌟💛