Happy Birthday Chelise!!

Today is Chelise's birthday. Words are so insufficient to express how very much we love Chelise! She is hardworking. She is such a patient and loving mother. She is beautiful inside and out. She is strong. She is determined. She is loyal to family and friends. She is soft spoken and tough at the same time. She is kind. She is a friend. She is Vela's first mother - her birth mother. She truly is an amazing woman! Every time we are with Chelise, I leave feeling inspired to be better. Chelise has changed our lives forever! We are better for knowing her. We are eternally grateful for of the great sacrifice she made to place Vela in our family. We love you Chelise and pray that ALL of your birthday wishes come true this year! You deserve the best!!