Happy Birthday, BB!

"Oh, What a Lovely Life!"

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Today is my BB's Birthday!

I cannot believe my little baby is 30 years old!

Of course, I had her when I was only five. ;)

She is the most amazing young woman.

Of course, I always knew she would be.

And I am not saying that simply because she is my daughter.

Even when she was so very young, at least three or four, I knew she was going to be such a special person.

Always so positive, full of life, sociable and outgoing.

I knew she would put those qualities to good use in her life.

And she has.

Everyone I meet that knows hers says "You're Dionna's mom? Oh, you raised such a wonderful young woman!"

Well, of course! :D

But it was always in her, right from the start.

And so I join the many, many people in her life who wish her a happy birthday.

But I am the one who first saw her, thirty years ago, at 1:30 in the afternoon,

who wished her the first happy birthday,

and a joyous welcome to life.

And with all my love,

I wish an ever joyous life to my baby girl.

Happy Birthday, to the most beautiful young woman!

Love Always,

Mama.