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Kobe would have turned 42 today.
Im not the strong one, they are, she writes.
Theyre strong and resilient.
Im sure youre proud of them.
They put a smile on my face every day.
I wish I could wake up from this nightmare.
To my baby~ Happy birthday.
I love you and miss you more than I can ever explain.
I wish you and Gigi were here to celebrate YOU!
I miss your big hugs, your kisses, your smile, your loud ass deep laugh.
I miss teasing you, making you laugh, and bursting your bubble.
I miss you sitting on my lap like my big baby that you are.
I think about your tenderness and patience all the time.
I think about everything you would do in situations to help me deal with everything thrown my way.
Thank you for growing up with me and teaching me how to be strong, she says.
How to make a run at see the best in people but cutout the bs.
Your thoughtful gestures and the amazing way you made us all feel is extremely missed.
I picture your smile and wide big welcoming hugs daily.
God I miss you both so much.
Our lives feel so empty without you and Gigi.
Ive been completely broken inside.
Im not the strong one, they are.
Theyre strong and resilient.
Im sure youre proud of them.
They put a smile on my face every day.
I wish I could wake up from this horrible nightmare.
I wish I could surprise our girls and welcome you and Gigi home to us.
Im mad I didnt go first, Bryant writes.
I always wanted to go first so that I selfishly didnt have to feel this heartache.
You are supposed to miss me.
Gigi was supposed to be here with her sisters.
It shouldve been me.
Theres so much I wish I could tell you and show you and Gigi.
So many things you would both be happy to see and be a part of.
So many milestones for our girls.
So many things you would have been proud of.
Thank you for loving me enough to last several lifetimes.
In every lifetime I would choose YOU.
Thank you for showing me what real love is.
Thank YOU for everything.
I know my Gigi is celebrating you like she always has on our special days.
I miss my thoughtful princess so much!
Natalia, Gianna, Bianka, Capri and I wish you a happy birthday my love.
I love you for now, forever and for always.
