05/30/2026
Today my heart is overflowing with pride 🤍
My son graduated today from both Valley High School and Aims Community College with his Associate’s Degree, and I honestly don’t know if words could ever fully describe how proud I am of him. Watching him walk across those stages today felt like watching years of hard work, determination, growth, and perseverance come full circle.
It feels like just yesterday I was holding his little hand, and now here he is accomplishing things that many adults haven’t even done yet. Somewhere along the way, that little boy grew into a hardworking, intelligent, kind, driven young man, and getting to be his mom has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.
Zade, I hope you know how deeply loved you are. Not because of the degrees, the accomplishments, or the awards, but because of the incredible human you are. Your heart, your work ethic, your leadership, your humor, and the way you care about the people around you make me proud every single day.
No matter how big you grow or how far life takes you, you will always be my baby first. I cannot wait to watch you chase every dream ahead of you because I truly believe there is nothing you can’t do.
I love you more than words will ever be able to say.
Congratulations, graduate 💙🎓