This is 36 💫
A beautiful, birthday love letter to myself
Dear Deja,
As you embark on your 36th cycle around the sun, I want to take this moment to tell you how proud of you I am. The evolution from daughter to sister to woman to wife to mother. You really are doing such an excellent job at this human life thing. So beautifully and wonderfully made! I want to take the time to speak to all of the different versions of you who ultimately shaped you into the woman you are today…
To the precious little infant Dejanee Doril Riley:
You came into this world wide eyed, full head of hair, on 3/3/88 weighing 8 lbs 8 oz with soft caramel-colored skin and a curious mind. Born to Donna Marie Roberts and Edward Theodore Riley. The first born. You had no idea what this world was going to be like, what God had in store for you, but look at all He has done and continues to do with you.
To the sweet, innocent, playful little Deja: