Dear Mom, Happy Birthday!

Today is a special day as I celebrate my classic Queen, Susan, aka SuzieQ aka Mama Sulls aka Forever Young. 

I am so lucky and blessed to have you as a mom. From birth, i've been stuck to you like white on rice; admiring the woman you are; so beautiful, strong, caring, intelligent, fashionable and self-less.  You've sacrificed so much to give me the best of everything; stability at home, schooling and everything in-between.

Although growing up I was showered with the best of the best, you also taught me humility. You taught me to never let material things dictate my life. You've also not just taught me but have shown me how to withstand the storms and to always put God first. 

My mom has never missed any pivotal moments in my life; always there to cheer me on; from graduations to birthdays to my very first job. 

You are not just my mom but my best friend. The one who, no matter what, is always there for me. My confidant; the one who I can tell anything to and never be judged. When i'm wrong, you let it be known and when i'm in the right, well, i'm in the right (LOL).

Thank you for always keeping me safe and nourished. Thank you for your patience, although you always say, I never gave you a hard time growing up. Thank you for always protecting me even though at times I felt I didn't need it. Thank you for laughing with me and understanding me. I can be quite complex at times. Thank you for always believing in me even during times that I didn't believe in myself. Thank you for teaching me to see the best in people even after they've let me down. Thank you for also teaching me how to let go. Thank you for our endless conversations. 

You have raised me to be independent and to smile through adversity. 

I always pray to become at least half the mother, sister, and friend that you are. 

You are truly one of a kind!

I love you mom, with every single beat of my heart. 

Love Always, 
Ness