Mom

So this post goes out to the lady in the middle, because I make the rules on this website, and she deserves a shout out.

Mom, I will never know the sacrifices you took when you embarked on the crazy journey of raising me and Nina.

You’ve done it with such patience, such pizazz, and such strength. Even though I’m 29, you continue to do it today.

I don’t know the kind of human I would be without you and Papa. You both instill such hope in me, I am so glad that is my namesake (for those who don’t know, “Asha” means “hope”).

Today I wish you peace, because that is not something I have been able to provide you with lately. I wish you courage and strength and hope. That you may rest assured that my spirit is forever linked to yours.

I remember when I was young. I wanted to be an actress, or a singer. Someone in the spotlight. Someone known. I feel so known by you, and that’s all I could ask for.

Sending you love and hugs and I hope Dixie does a good job of licking you in the face!

Thank you for being my Mom. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!