I could never express the true extent of my gratitude to be the daughter of this woman. So selfless, always letting me eat the last bite of food, making my favorite treats, cleaning my apartment and filling it with flowers and love notes when I return from a trip, loving me, encouraging me....On and on. God only knows how much we truly love her. When I was little and did something nice for someone else or selfless, my parents would say that God put a beautiful jewel in our crowns for it. She's got the most beautifully adorned crown waiting for her in heaven.

I love you forever, mama.