My Beautiful Essence! You made it girl! On to high school you go! You are an unbelievably strong young lady! As you continue to face life's challenges head on, you'll come to realize just how strong you truly are! Embrace your strengths baby girl! Embrace all that life throws at you and use it to build a happy life! Over the past few months you have grown mentally in a huge way and made sure that some of your tough decisions were met by your amazing outcome! This day! I was very young when I had you and I guess you can say we grew up together. Being your mom has taught me so many things that I am so very grateful for and I wouldn't change 1one second of it! I will always be your biggest fan! Take chances! Be willing to take risks , even if it means getting bumps and bruises along the way! They will mold you into an amazing and successful woman. When you feel like fear is holding you back and you need an extra dose of courage, know that I will be right there cheering you on! I will always be your safe place! Always stand up for yourself! Speak out! Try! Fail! Try again! Succeed! Always remember who you are and where you came from! I love you more than words could ever express! I will be the one in the audience who starts crying immediately! Just know that they will be tears of pride and joy! You go baby girl! You are my Mira or to life and I am so proud and honored that God chose me to be your mom! Congratulations my baby! Hold your head up, smile , and win! Love you.