Happy Birthday Velvet~ Love, Mom

VELVET at four years young—sweet, steady, adventurous, and forever by my side

Dear Velvet,

Today you are four years young.

Velvet Baby Puppy- First Day

TINY PRINCESS VELVET

Sometimes I look at you sleeping peacefully and wonder how four years have passed so quickly.

You’ve traveled more miles than many people ever do. You’ve explored new places, met countless humans and animals, and adapted to situations that would challenge even the most resilient souls.

VELVET- HOTEL TRAVEL LIFE

You have slept beside me in homes, hotels, temporary places, and unfamiliar places. No matter where we were, you always seemed to understand that home wasn’t a building.

VELVET- HOME

Home was us. Home Is us.

You’ve taught me about loyalty, trust, forgiveness, resilience, joy, and the healing power of simply being present.

ENJOYING THE ATTENTION

You have made strangers smile, touched their hearts , and opened conversations I never expected to have, and reminded me over and over again that love does not need words to be understood.

There have been days when I was concerned about everything.

And then I would look at you. You beautiful, precious angel.

Velvet- Sleeping Angel

And somehow, for a moment, everything became simpler. You truly do live in the moment.

Velvet- Fourth Birthday

Thank you for every adventure.

Thank you for every lesson.

Thank you for every laugh.

Thank you for choosing me.

Thank you for being you.

Love always~

Mom