LONG LIVE BERYL YVETTE HARRIS
C.O.H.O. is a dedication to my mom's unlimited pride and faith that she instilled into me throughout her life.
Seven years ago, the G R E A T E S T woman in the world gained her wings and i was blessed by God to have her as my mom. I'm the first to say i was the BIGGEST mama's boy. You literally didn't see her unless you saw me on her hip, and i wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
"Chest-Out" was a testament to her pride and confidence that she showed me countless times. From seeing her hurting late nights in the den, to early mornings at Dialysis, to long weeks in the ER, no matter where she was or what circumstance she was in, none of that mattered when we saw one another. She'd wipe those tears away, put a smile on her face, and tell me that this was nothing she hasn't already seen before. She'd always assure me that it was also nothing she hasn't already overcome. She had EVERY reason to give up, yet she chose to keep going with that same smile on her face. For that reason she was, is, and forever will be the strongest person ever in my eyes.
"Heart-Out" was a testament to her love for God and her faith in his plans for her. Regardless of what an individual may be going through, understanding that through the grace of God everything is going to be okay is what my mom showed me at a young age. Millions of times throughout these seven years I've had to go back to that same teaching to ease my heart and mind because i couldn't call her to ease them for me. She left two things in me that i can never repay her for. An everlasting love towards me and the blueprint to find my very own relationship with Christ in which i thank her for to the bottom of my heart.
April 3rd isn't a day to grieve for me, rather a day to smile and reflect on how mighty you were. Living through my mom is the greatest honor that has and will ever been given to me. Continue to rest up and watch over me. You've done more than enough fighting, I promise you l've got it from here. #LLY #COHO
