My Violet Raine.....

My Dearest Girl,

From the moment I first held you, I knew God sent me His brightest light. You didn’t just arrive — you broke through. You came into my world like the sunrise after a long night, reminding me that love can heal, rebuild, and redefine everything it touches.

There are days this Soldier Mom feels the weight of the world — when the battles feel endless and the armor feels heavy. But then I see you. The way your laughter fills the room, the way your eyes reflect both curiosity and courage. You remind me that my strength isn’t just in what I carry, but in what I raise.

You, my love, are the reason I keep marching forward. When life tests me, I remember I’m not just fighting for myself — I’m building a safer world for you. A world where you’ll never have to question your worth, your voice, or your light.

Always remember: your light was never meant to fit inside anyone’s box. It was meant to shine through them. When life gets hard — and it will — I want you to come back to this truth: You were made from resilience, love, and faith. You are both my answered prayer and my greatest teacher.

I hope when you read the book I wrote you, you see what I’ve always seen in you — a reflection of God’s most beautiful promise. You are my reminder that love can bloom even in the trenches.

So, keep glowing, my little warrior. Keep laughing loudly, loving deeply, and walking boldly. And when you ever doubt how powerful you are, remember whose daughter you are — a Soldier Mom’s, built from grace and grit.

With every heartbeat,

Mom