Today, my superwoman, my best friend, my mommy turns 50!

So my sister & I wanted to share 50 reasons why WE LOVE YOU….

1. We love how generous you are

2. We love your sense of humor

3. We love the way you support us

4. You never judge us

5. You listen to us cry countless times over our hearts being disappointed

6. You give your unsolicited advice even when we don’t want to hear it, it’s needed.

7. You pushed the inner reader in us

8. You have a smile that lights up any room you’re in

9. You’ve accepted all of our friends as your own

10. The limits you’d go for Asia and I is unmatched

11. You’ve taught us the art of forgiveness

12. You’ve taught us the art of letting go

13. You’ve taught us the beauty in building a relationship with God

14. You gave up your dreams so we could have ours

15. You taught us manners

16. You taught us how to clean (thanks mom)

17. You always answer our FaceTime calls

18. You’re our best friend.

19. You gave me (Chynna) your whole face (thanks mommy)

20. You always see the silver lining in every situation

21. You never let a man take you fi eediat

22. You always put Asia and I first

23. You’re the worlds greatest fucking aunt.

24. You’re a safe space for everyone

25. You learned how to be a great mom even when you didn’t have yours to show you the ropes

26. You never let your illness define you. Even when it tried to take you from us you perservered. You fought. I love you for not leaving us too soon, because we needed you.

27. You’re our superhero

28. You’re a good listener.

29. You’re so creative

30. You make the best lamb ever

31. You’re so smart

32. You have great taste in bags, shoes and clothes

33. Your skincare regimen speaks for itself. 50 where???

34. You agreed to be a dog grandma even though the idea repulses you

35. You support our dreams, even when they’re nuts

36. You never stopped being a teacher or student... you constantly grow as a mother and human and allow us to grow on our own as well.

37. You love hard and genuinely.

38. You constantly and consistently show us an unmatched amount of strength and resilience

39. You never walked away from the table no matter the cards you were dealt.

40. Your honesty is both irritating and refreshing

41. You’ve never been afraid to be exactly who you are

42. You’re not afraid to be vulnerable

43. You choose your battles.. you know exactly what you should and should not give your energy to

44. You’re hard to forget... everyone who encounters you is forever impacted by your presence

45. You’ve defied odds. Countless times you could’ve given up and quit but instead you’ve stayed strong and powered through any obstacle

46. You never walked away from the table no matter the cards you were dealt

47. You’re a safe space for all of your nieces and nephews

48. You’re an amazing friend, and taught us the importance of being one to our friends

49. You’ve taught us the importance of boundaries

50. You’re simply amazing, and we’re so fortunate to experience a mothers love like yours….

We love you mommy :)