Catherine

A tribute to one of the best young women I've ever met

You are more than gorgeous black curls, skin as white as snow, and a mouth that reminds everybody around you of warm red silk.

You are more than your past and you are more than what you have overcome.

You are the strongest form of gentleness,

You are the epitome of friend: you care like a mother, speak like a friend, and love like a sister.

You change lives with every breath, with every gesture, with every word, and with every thought.

You are a protector and an enabler,

You are a bad influence and a voice of reason, often within the span of just a few minutes.

You are my role model, you are the woman I aspire to be, you are an example of humanity.

You are humble, and kind, and generous, and loving, and fun.

You fall, but you rise.

You fail at times, but in the end you always succeed.

You gave me the gift of confidence.

You told me it would all be okay when my world was empty.

You held me up when I could not stand, and you were my voice when I could not speak.

Catherine, you are:

Caring

Adorable

Timeless

Elegant

Righteous

Intelligent

Nervy

Electrifying

I could write forever and never do you justice.

Catherine, you are loved beyond belief.

You are a fireball and you have provided light for my life.

I hope you see your worth and I hope you appreciate just how great you are.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.