Ashley Belle
I have no words for the emotions running through me daily since we last spoke. You were so much more than an aunt to me. You were like my second mom. There’s not a moment of my childhood in which I don’t remember being excited for the next time I’d see you or Liz or Nadia. San Antonio, with you, was always my Safe Haven. My escape from reality. My fairytale. To this day, I’ve always said; San Antonio & my family there, are one of the handful of solid, wholesome, cherished memories & dreams. You loved me & helped alongside mom to raise me from infancy. You scared me straight when you needed to, all the way from SA, & you spoiled me in every which way. You taught me right from wrong & you embedded in me that I can do ANYTHING I set my mind to. You’ve shown me not to be so afraid to say what I feel & to fight for what I, within myself, know is right. I couldn’t have known the last time I hugged you would be the last time.. if I had; I would’ve held on for longer. I listen to the last voicemail you left me, & my heart feels heavy; yet I could press replay constantly, just to hear your voice again. I’m so grateful I kept it. I miss you more than words can express, & I love you more than I’ll ever know how to comprehend. I pray you’re with mom, &, that together, you’ll save a small spot for me up in Heaven. Until then, there will always be a gaping hole in my heart yearning for the women who took a chance on me & loved me fiercely. & there will always be an immense motivation to make you both proud. Enjoy your new angel wings, beautiful. I’ll be seeing you.🫶






