05/10/2026
25 year old me was absolutely terrified.
Fast forward 12 years, and I can reflect without a single doubt this journey was then, and still is now, my reason, my purpose, and the purest reflection of love I’ve ever known.
Sofia is the “joie de vivre” I never knew existed before she came into my life. In truth, I dreamt of her, even by name before she came into the world.
Not a day goes by that I am not grateful for the way she has taught me to love so purely, without expectation or condition. A love that would crawl to the ends of the earth for her safety alone.
She challenges me daily to rise above any discomfort, fear, pain and adversity I may face. She has single handedly made me the most complete and honest version of myself.
And like most mothers, there are days I question myself as the compass guiding her journey. Still, I pray I will always be a lighthouse in her moments of need while also giving her the confidence and freedom to navigate the rocky seas of life on her own.
Mothers are the keepers of the most precious moments life has to offer- the ones living with our hearts outside of our bodies. Fearfully yet wonderfully and unabashedly made to hold on to hands that will one day let go and live a life of their own, all while remaining relentlessly tethered to a love that words cannot define.
This world can be a crazy and cruel place, but when you have a love like this - blessed is the only word I can think of to define.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers loving with every ounce of themselves 🫶🏽
