Hey girl, I see you.
I’ve been watching you since you came into this world.
Born to a single mother, to live the life of an only child.
You were unexpected but loved and spoiled nonetheless.
The only grandchild for almost a decade.
Truly loved, adored, and blessed.
I saw you then, and I see you now.

Always had a big heart, and a people pleaser.
An enormous love for your family, and a sensitive side like no other.
Filled with joy and ambition, yet also filled with fear and anxiety.
Shy about life, but willing to get out there and dance for the attention.
You embody dual personalities, a Gemini to your core.
A unique way of seeing more than one side,
as you explore the things that life has in store.
I saw you then, and I see you now.

I didn’t know it then, but I know it now.
I am in love with you.
You set the standard for the very essence of who I am today.
You have always been a dreamer, dreaming of a path full of love and success.
A dream you have reached and surpassed.
Creative and smart, always figuring out ways to get things accomplished
and always on a quest for knowledge.
As you transformed into a young woman and began to explore the world,
I watched and waited as you slowly unfurled.
If the world only knew your past experiences and all that you have been through,
they would never understand how you stand so beautifully poised, but you do,
and this is what I love most about you.
I saw you then, and I see you now.

You’re a survivor girl!
Abuse, abandonment, and a dysfunctional family curse are scars you will always wear
and burdens that you will always bear.
They are the medals you wear to showcase your ability to overcome
and proof that you will not, and can not, succumb.
The way you have fought through such adversities is only a testament to your strength and your willingness not to give in to the overwhelming thoughts deep within.
Now that you are in the fullness of life, as a woman who has grown,
I see even more compassion within you.
Your loving and adoring spirit has a vibe all its own.
I saw you then, and I see you now.

So look at you now,
as you stand in your truth and you live out loud.
Take a look in the mirror and see what I see.
A woman who loves to laugh and is not afraid to be vulnerable.
A woman who uses music to tell her story and soothe her soul.
I see you clearer than I’ve ever seen you before.
It’s in the way you care for others,
putting their needs before yours.
Making sure that your nearest and dearest loved ones
feel all the love that you have for them.
Sometimes they feel burdened by your love,
but honestly, you know no other way.
With much-given respect,
you go hard for them in every aspect.
Continuously praying that they understand your intentions
and know that your love for them is without conditions.

A wife, a mother, a friend, and most of all a woman of God.
Always praying for strength and peace.
You are truly the best thing in MY life.
I love you to my core.
I just want you to know that you are irreplaceable
and I will continue to see the beauty within as no one else will.
From the very beginning,
I saw you then, and I see you now.

Love,
Me

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