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If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that flower of love – Stevie Wonder. That quote is what I found when I was
looking for ideas to dedicate my first tattoo to my mother. That’s why my first tattoo was of roses. She was the first
woman I’ve ever loved unconditionally, and she was the first woman to love me unconditionally and showed me what a Sweetness, I miss you so
woman’s love looks like. I loved making her laugh and seeing her deep dimples. She also taught me at a very young age
to love my skin and hair in a world where I am judged by my skin and hair. She would always tell us “You are fearfully and much. You are now with the
wonderfully made” Psalm 139:14. She spoke life, love and the Word of God into our lives. She was a wife/lover to her hus-
band, mother/nurturer to her kids and she was a teacher to all. only man that you loved more

Lil John, Son than me. I am so in love with

Hey, mommy it’s your Jr. KENYATTA JOHNAYÉ SCATES and in my TT Chantal’s words “The Golden Child”. Mommy thank
you for equipping me for this world. You taught me how to cope socially and emotionally, how to love properly, communi- you. You taught me so much.
cate effectively and how to be an outstanding businesswoman. Mommy you poured life into me and filled my cup up until
it overflowed. Mom you instilled in me emotional courage and taught me if you love someone you hold them accountable Your sweet love still wraps
to the Word of God followed by kindness. Mommy You followed God’s will, and you are a woman of substance and integri-
ty, you showed me God’s love and told me to wage war on the enemy. You believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself, my heart. You were the ulti-
and you told me “I can do all things through Christ”. I miss you mommy, but I don’t feel alone, you prepared me and taught
me the ropes and you made everything easy and accessible to me, I feel you through my daddy, John, J’honna, Asia and mate lover to me. You em-
all of the people you have touched. I love you mommy, and I’m so certain you are jamming with the Lord, and you are at
peace. I thank you God for peace and understanding -your Jr. Kenyatta Johnayé Golden Child Scates bodied the fruit of the spirit

Kenyatta, Daughter which is why I called you

I love my Momma. I love her peace, her kindness, and her rated-G humor. Throughout my life with you, I saw how you “Sweetness.” I feel empty and
worked so much to give as much love and care, to create longevity in your community and to give life to those around
you. And guess what momma, you did that! Momma you had so many gifts, yet the main gift was You! Rest in peace
momma. You have all the power, all the love and a sound mind and soul because you’re with Jesus! full at the same time because

J’Honna, Daughter your love will forever be in my

I remember the first time I was scared of the dark. The first thing my Momma told me was God has not given you the spir- heart, love you forever.
it of fear, 2 Timothy 1:7. Along with the scripture, she gave me my cat, Snowbunny Sally Scates. I now have a scripture
and a cute cat to hold by my heart, whenever I miss you.

Asia, Daughter

Mrs. Bay, the day you were born was like you were a shining star, which made me one of the proudest mothers ever. You
kept making me proud. Now you are up there with Your Jesus and His Angels watching over your family and mother.
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Mrs. Gladys Bullock, Mother

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