“...but did you die?” You’ve all heard me say it. But do you know where it came from? Well, I give you the source on her 63rd birthday, my mom, who often deserves more credit than she gets. Born to strict, religious parents and with 5 sisters, she had to work hard to stand up and stand out. Her steadfast determination is equally matched by her deep love of others and genuine attention to their utmost care. She doesn’t suffer fools gladly and is often filterless and relentless with her opinions. But it all comes from a place of sincere love and realism that she has continually brings to her life and her family. She taught her sons to fight every fight, to never back down and to not only dream big, but to also work incredibly hard to make those dreams come true. She is a heroine, a constant champion of excellence and a fierce fighter for perfection. But deep down, she is a mother that has made her sons better, wiser, stronger and deeply passionate in every they do. And in return, I love when I can make her laugh-cry and take with me on my global adventures. That seems like a fair exchange. So to you mom, I wish you a very happy birthday and the continued strength to live a life of purpose and love! #HappyBirthday #Mom #ButDidYouDie #NoOkayThen #Stronger #Better #Wiser (at Kihei, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtOvFpBv7M/?igshid=4x3jvoz0w8jf