HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MUM

I’m not permitted to mention her actual age (it’s a landmark day), but I owe so much to her. She was never able to go to college because her family needed her to work for a living; but she made it part of her life’s work to make sure I got a better chance. She made sacrifices that I only later appreciated, gave me the confidence to reach for the stars, and nurtured the faith that still nourishes my soul. She’s my heroine in so many ways. So happy birthday, mum.