When little Lena was born, her mom Carla was just 22. Young, unsure, and with many doubts cast upon her abilities, she faced the world with little more than a love so fierce, it could move mountains. She couldn’t drive, didn’t have a diploma, and at times, the road ahead seemed impossibly long. But what Carla had was far more powerful: a heart full of determination and a will to give her daughter the best life possible.

From the quiet hours of midnight feedings to the gentle rhythm of bedtime stories, Carla poured her heart into every moment. She didn’t have everything—what she did have was everything Lena would ever need. Taped-up multiplication tables on the wall, a determination to make every dollar stretch, and a jar of saved coins for science kits—every little effort was a testament to Carla’s love and her unshakable belief in her daughter’s potential.

Whenever Lena asked about her father, Carla didn’t flinch, didn’t hide behind excuses. Instead, she offered something even more important—truth and hope. “You don’t need a rocket to go far, just a strong launchpad,” she’d say, reminding Lena that she was already equipped with everything she needed to soar.

Carla might not have had all the answers, but she knew this: she could be the launchpad Lena needed to rise, to dream, and to succeed. With every hug, every word of encouragement, and every sacrifice, Carla was creating a foundation that would carry her daughter to heights that no one could ever have predicted.

It wasn’t the perfect start, but it was a start filled with love, and that’s all that mattered. Now, as Lena grows and starts to see the world for herself, she’ll carry her mother’s words and strength with her every step of the way. Because with love as her launchpad, there’s no limit to how far she can go.