A Dream Inspired by Heaven
My name is Victoria, and I'm the proud owner of Sparkle & Shine. At 34 years old, I'm a mother of two beautiful children, and I'm finally taking a leap of faith into something I've dreamed of — building a business of my very own.
But the inspiration behind Sparkle & Shine comes from someone who holds a place in my heart that no one else could ever fill.
Growing up, my momma always wanted me to believe in myself, follow my heart, and never be afraid to chase my dreams. She believed in the things I could accomplish, even during the moments when I wasn't so sure of myself.
Ten years ago, Heaven gained the most beautiful angel, and my world changed forever. There are so many moments I wish I could share with her, and starting Sparkle & Shine is one of the biggest.
I can almost hear her telling me to go for it, to believe in myself, and to never let fear stand in the way of something I truly want.
And that's exactly what I'm doing.
I'm taking that leap, not only for myself, but for my two children, who I hope will grow up knowing that no dream is too big and no beginning is ever too small.
My momma may not be here to watch me open this new chapter in person, but I believe she's watching from Heaven, surrounded by angels, with that beautiful smile on her face, cheering on her little girl.
Her love is my inspiration. Her encouragement is the voice I carry with me. And the dreams she always wanted me to chase are finally becoming my reality.
Sparkle & Shine is a business I'm building with my own two hands, but the heart behind it will always belong to her.
Her Love. My Strength. My Inspiration.
Some people leave behind memories. Others leave behind a love so powerful that it continues to shape every part of the lives they touched.
My momma, Leigh, gave me that kind of love.
Even after ten years, her love remains one of the greatest blessings of my life. It's in the strength I find on difficult days, the courage I gather when I'm afraid, and the dreams I refuse to give up on.
I believe that somewhere beyond the clouds, among Heaven's beautiful angels, my momma is watching over me. And I can only imagine the smile on her face as she sees her daughter taking this leap of faith, raising two beautiful children, and finally believing in the dreams she always encouraged me to follow.
There is something comforting about believing that while I'm building something beautiful here on Earth, I have my own special angel in Heaven cheering me on.
Her arms may no longer be here to hold me, but her love has never stopped surrounding me. Her voice may be a memory, but her encouragement will always live in my heart.
And although I would give anything to have her standing beside me for this new beginning, I find peace in knowing that the love she gave me is part of the reason I found the courage to begin.
“Sparkle & Shine is lovingly dedicated to my momma, my inspiration here on Earth and my forever angel in Heaven.”
Somewhere in Heaven, I believe an angel is smiling, knowing that the little girl she raised is finally chasing her dreams.
And every dream I chase will always carry a little piece of her.
In Loving Memory of My Momma, Leigh