This August 23 is the first in 42 years that Kobe Bryant will not blow out his birthday candles. For this reason, his widow, Vanessa Bryant , remembered him and not only him, but the legacy he left.
The NBA star lost his life along with his daughter Gigi in a helicopter accident on January 26, a tragedy that shocked everyone.
Since then, Vanessa has honored her memory and that of her daughter through social media, where she always remembers her loved ones with love. On such a special day, the birthday greeting could not be missing.
"For my baby. Happy birthday. I love you and I miss you more than I can explain," began the text on his official Instagram account.
"I wish you and Gigi were here to celebrate you. I wish I could make your favorite food or birthday cake with my Gigi. I miss your big hugs, your kisses, your smile, your deep, loud laugh. I miss making fun of you, making you laugh and pop your bubble. I miss you sitting on my lap as my big baby that you were. I think of your tenderness and patience all the time. I think of everything you would do in situations to help me deal with everything that comes my way, "she continued the emotional post .
Photo: Instagram / @ vanessabryant
"Thank you for growing up with me and teaching me to be strong. We greatly miss your thoughtful gestures and the incredible way you made us all feel. I can imagine your smile and your warm welcoming hugs every day. God, I miss you both so much. Our lives feel so empty without you and without Gigi. I'm completely devastated inside. As much as I want to cry, I put a smile on my face to make our daughters' days shine a little brighter, "she added.
"I'm not the strong one, they are. They are strong and resilient. I wish I could wake up from this horrible nightmare. I wish I could surprise our girls and welcome you and Gigi home. I'm angry that I didn't leave first. I always wanted to. go first so you don't have to feel this pain selfishly. You were supposed to miss me. Gigi was supposed to be here with her sisters. It should have been me, "he pointed out.
"There are so many things that I wish I could tell you and show you and Gigi. So many things that you would both be happy to see and be a part of. So many things that you would be proud of. I am so grateful to have pieces of heaven here in La land to wake up to, thanks to you. Thank you for loving me enough to last several lifetimes. In each life I would choose you. Thank you for showing me what real love is. Thank you for everything. I know my Gigi is celebrating you as she has always done on our special days. I miss my pensive princess so much! Natalia , Gianna, Bianka , Capri and I wish you a happy birthday, my love. I love you for now, forever and always, "he concluded. Additionally, Vanessa added the hashtag for "everlasting love", a cake icon, one of a heart, and the number 42.
As expected, the publication of the basketball player's widow was quickly filled with love and so far accumulated more than a million likes ; also hundreds of comments in which they fill the family of the late Kobe with affection, among them is that of Khloé Kardashian , who wrote, "V, you are so strong! How brave you are for your daughters! Your letter to your king She is more than beautiful. I pray for you girls today and every day. I love you! Happy heavenly birthday to your king. "
Photo: Instagram / @ vanessabryant
Without a doubt, the sad departure of Kobe and Gianna left an impossible void in the lives of Vanessa and her three daughters, which is why the American's widow decided to pay them a very significant and special tribute with this post .
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