09/01/2022
Grandma Althea.. happy heavenly birthday beautiful. These past few weeks have been tough. I couldn’t have imagined that the same year I built a business in your name that I would have to say goodbye. Thank you for being there from the moment I took my first breath and every day since. Even though I thought we would have more time together.. I’m so blessed to have spent so many amazing years with you. Thank you for constantly affirming that I am intelligent, beautiful, powerful & that you’re proud of me. Thank you for sealing all of my birthday cards with a kiss.. I’m gonna do that for my kids. I’m gonna miss you calling just to talk for hours & always kissing me through the phone even at my big age lol. I’m sorry I didn’t call more often. I’m gonna miss hearing you laugh & fake argue with grandpa. Thank you for your advice in love & reminding me that relationships are hard work that require friendship & patience & to take my time & let it flow.. Thank you for “grandmothering” my friends lol & getting to know the people that I surround myself around. Thank you for showing me the beauty of travel & taking me on some awesome trips. Thank you for always dancing with me & holding my hand. You took so many pictures throughout my life that I will have forever. Thank you for inspiring a brand that I’m gonna go ever harder for. ALTHEA COLLECTIONS! Whattt?! I can’t wait for you to see what it becomes.. what I become. I will always continue to grow, be personable, spread joy, love, light & live my best life as you’ve taught me. F*ck cancer. I love you & will miss you always! Rest peacefully ethereal Queen. 💜🕊✨
