HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAYLA

Over the last 5 years or so, I’ve accomplished a whole lot. A lot more than I’ve accomplished in the other 35 years of my life. But none of that means anything if you’re not here. In fact, I would not be traveling the country (and soon the world), my favorite wrestlers would not know me by a first name basis, my work would not be in PWI magazines if it weren’t for you being here.

No one, safe from a few close family members and friends, believes in me the way you do. No one has ever sacrificed anything to help me get to where I’ve always dreamt about being more than you. You never second guessed anything. You’ve extended your hand and asked for nothing in return. I cannot thank you enough.

Every single morning I wake up, I look over to my left to see you snuggled in your blanket, looking like an angel. Those mornings when I’m away… even though I’m out doing what I love… I feel empty because you’re not physically there… But I also feel full of joy because I know that you’re proud of me. Coming back home to you is always the highlight of any trip I take, even when that trip is filled with highlights.

Regardless of where life takes me, each year of my life will always be the best year of my life because you’re in it.

Happy Birthday, Kayla!