Letter to Mama 💐 Five years. Half a decade without my best friend. Taken in your memory on National Daughter’s Day… the day before your five-year mark. Grief has taught me it’s not a finish line, but a journey. Some days I still reach for the phone — wanting to tell you all the good news, and sometimes the bad. I can still hear Reba’s words, “I’m a survivor,” reminding me how you raised me to be strong… even when it still hurts. I’m learning to stop, smell the wildflowers, and stay grounded — to be present. The best gift I can give to myself and to Max. You’d be so proud of him, mama. The love and lessons you gave still show up in him every single day in the most beautiful ways. 🥹 When the days get quiet, I hear “Little Butterfly,” and I know you’re near. 🦋 When September ends, I promise you, I’ll still be here — living for you, through you, and because of you. Forever in Mama’s memory 🕊️ “Oh Lura Jean, I hope i made you proud …” 📸 @boothcreativeco 📍 @oldriverfarmsnc 🎶 @joeyharkum #formama #butterfly #flowerfield #staygrounded #i̇nstadai̇ly #outdoorphotography #flowerfieldphotoshoot #myson #forgrammy #oldriverfarms #creativesofinstagram #creativesofthecarolinas #creativesofthecarolina #wildflowers #makingmemories #5years #forever #flowerstagram #imasurvivor #littlebutterfly #spiritanimal #wakemeupwhenseptemberends