05/12/2026
I am so grateful for everyone who supported me through this journey — from moving schedules and shuffling kids, to babysitting, listening to my stories, and letting me practice on you. Every bit of love and support helped get me to this moment, and I truly couldn’t have done it without you.
Today I felt my Nana’s presence so strongly, and I know she would have been so excited for this next chapter. I feel closest to her when I’m behind the chair. My mom made sure I had my Nana’s gold comb-and-scissor charm with me — the same one I remember her wearing when I was a little girl, playing in the hair salon she owned and ran. Having that piece of her with me today meant everything 🤍