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20. Jaleya is 20. She is one of my heartbeats personified. Never did I imagine being a "step" mother, so I'm not and never use that title. I'm mom or mom number 2 in this 3 parent team and we are so incredibly proud of our baby! She's 20 yall!

She is my world. She means so so much to me. She is smart, thoughtful, hardworking and compassionate. Full time college student (hello Lincoln 🧡💙), full time working in her chosen field (🐕🐩🐾🐶), driving around this city all the time (🤦🏾‍♀️ my nerves), world traveler (🌍🇵🇷🇲🇽🗽🇺🇲💫) and a great great role model for her younger siblings especially Melody. She carries them on her back by the choices she's making right now.

But she's a good daughter. I do not have to worry about her and that as a parent is the biggest gift of all. I trust her and I move heaven and Earth to make sure she feels every bit of the love she deserves. I'm celebrating my baby today because this world is unforgiving. So at home we will make sure she continues to feel loved and supported.

She didnt want an AirBNB or dinner party for her birthday. She wanted to wake up in another country as a 20 year old. So we did that for her. Wish my biggest baby a Happy Birthday!!!!
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