I want to take a minute to publicly acknowledge this beauty right here. Since she was 5 years old, she has been a fighter. She's 20 now and is still fighting. Daily. I watch her battle through day in and day out, even when it easier to give in and crumble (bcs mom will be right there). Life hasn't gone as planned for her but she does the best that she can to adjust. I love her smile. I love her quirkiness. I love her creativity. I love her love for God. I love her ability to love hard on those she truly care for. I love her commitment and dedication to those things she is involved in. I love her bcs she is the reason I am a mom. She was my first successful venture. She often helps to hild me accountable for the things I do (even when she doesn't know it or I don't listen). She's one of my best friends. She's my daughter. Most importantly, I was able to be her mother. I love you Tamia. You are one of my greatest blessings and gifts, and I treasure you. #mydaughter #myoldest #thebeginningofmytribe #TamiaAlexandria #futurezoologist #nomatterhowlongittakes https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRtbfcHmcN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xxc0ob10vwp5