1 in 117 billion. ॐ♡
those are the chances of my amma being my mom. our time together was cut too short, but to have even crossed paths for the 20 years we did is an unfathomable blessing i’m only beginning to understand.
my mom was an unapologetic powerhouse of a person. she defied the odds in every field she was in and in every set of cards she was dealt. from surviving smallpox at age 5 to making a career as a woman in tech, she fought through it all and never faltered in her care for her family or for the world around her. she raised three strong daughters and held the weight of my family on her back, beginning to give to others before she was taken. she lit up every room and never failed to make everyone she met feel seen, heard and supported. i’m devastated to have lost her but even more heartbroken for all the people that never even had the chance to know her. and i’m grateful beyond measure for all the cosmic coincidences that led to us crossing paths, let alone her being my mother - the best one i could have asked for.
amma, i am beyond blessed to be your daughter. no words can describe your selflessness, warmth, ambition and strength. no feeling will ever match your hugs, teasing or never ending care. my best friend and cheerleader. the most capable person i have ever known. i will strive every day to be the kind of person you taught me to be, even though each day will come with missing you profoundly. until we meet again, i love you❤️
