To My Dear Friends,

To My Dear Friends,

It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I bring you the sad news that my beloved mother, Gloria, passed away on the morning of July 10, 2025. While the pain of losing her is almost too much to bear, I find comfort knowing that her journey on Earth has come to a peaceful close, and she has now been welcomed into the arms of the Lord.

As a family, my sisters, father, and I had the profound privilege of being by her side as she gently slipped away. Her passing was serene, and we were able to hold her hand and say our goodbyes, wrapped in love and gratitude for all the moments we shared together. In those final moments, there was a calm, a sense of peace that settled over us, and I like to think that she knew how much we all loved her, and how deeply we will miss her.

My mother was a remarkable woman. She was sweet, beautiful, and incredibly strong-willed—traits that shaped not only her own life but the lives of everyone around her. She possessed a quiet strength that could never be shaken, even in the face of adversity. She always found a way to stay grounded and centered, no matter how challenging life became. I admire her resilience, her ability to stay compassionate and loving no matter what obstacles she faced. She was a woman who led by example—through kindness, generosity, and unwavering love.

For me, she was everything. She was my first teacher, my greatest supporter, and the one person who always believed in me, no matter the circumstances. I’ll forever carry with me the lessons she taught me, the values she instilled in me, and the warmth of her love that wrapped around me every day.

Even though I now face the ache of not being able to hear her voice, see her smile, or feel the comforting embrace of her arms, I know that her love continues to surround me. I carry it with me in everything I do. I am determined to honor her memory by living a life that reflects the goodness she embodied: a life filled with compassion, empathy, and kindness. My mother’s love was boundless, and it is up to me—and to all of us who loved her—to continue spreading that love into the world.

As I reflect on the time we had together, I am filled with both sadness and gratitude. I will forever miss her presence, but I am grateful for every moment I got to spend with her, every laugh, every conversation, and every piece of wisdom she shared. I’ll remember her strength, her beauty—inside and out—and the way she made everyone around her feel special and loved.

And while the pain of her passing is overwhelming, I take solace in the thought that one day, I will be reunited with her. Until then, I will hold her memory close, and I will carry her love with me, sharing it with others as best as I can.

To my mom: I miss you deeply, and I love you more than words could ever express. Thank you for being the incredible mother, mentor, and friend that you were. I promise to live a life that would make you proud, to spread the love you gave me to everyone I meet. Until the day we meet again, I will keep you in my heart, always.

❤️🥹