Deidra Ann Ramos-Perez born on Sept. 2nd 1988 in Humacao P.R. My little baby is 20 years old today! Where has the time gone? I remember looking at her only 4 days old and wondering what she'd be like at 5, let alone 20.
One of my favorite movie scenes was from the The Divine Secrets of the Yaya Sisterhood. In it, the mother was explaining to her daughter, that when she (the mom) was younger she always prayed to God to make her prettier, more famous and better. She goes on to say that for a long time she thought God didn't answer her prayers until she realized that He did. She looks at her daughter and says, "And you came right through me. The best part of me is you." (Well something like that) Point being is that it described exactly how I felt about my daughter. The person I wanted to be in life is all wrapped in my Didi. She's intelligent, beautiful, strong in her faith, has strong convictions of right and wrong, is a hard worker, compassionate and loving. Forgive me if I'm boasting, but I see all of that in her. We both know she's not perfect but she sure is a blessing.
A little lullaby I made up for her went something like this:
Didi, Didi, Didi Ann, you're the finest in the land. If you ask me if I do. I'll say yes, sweetheart, I do love you.
I love you, Didi, with all my heart and toes.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Mom
