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Ashley Church

@_belladonnava_

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When you know better you do better❤️
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VSU class of 2007🧡💙B.S. Degree
Strayer University class of 2021❤️Masters

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My Babyboy!
From the moment you came into my life, you changed me in ways I didn’t even know were possible. You didn’t just make me a parent—you made me stronger, braver, and more purposeful. Watching you grow into the young man you are becoming has been one of the greatest honors of my life.

You carry so much heart, determination, and resilience within you. I see it in the way you push yourself, the way you love your family, and the way you chase your dreams—especially on the field. Football may be something you play, but discipline, leadership, and perseverance are who you are. And I want you to know: every time you step forward with confidence, I am standing right behind you with pride so big it sometimes takes my breath away.

Life won’t always be easy, but I hope you never forget how deeply you are loved, how capable you are, and how powerful your purpose is. You were created with intention. You matter. Your voice matters. Your dreams matter. And no matter how tall you grow or how far you go, you will always be my baby.

Thank you for being you—my joy, my motivation, my heart walking around outside of my body. I am endlessly proud of you, today and always.

Happy 18th Birthday, sonshine. 💙
Love,
Mom by @_belladonnava_

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Saturdays in VA…….🌊🌊✨✨ #prettygirlsinva #piscesseason #thebrandlabel by @_belladonnava_

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VSU Homecoming owes me NOTHING! 🧡💙 Seeing my friends, hugging on everybody, laughing, and making new memories had my heart FULL! Something about being back at Big State makes you feel like no time has passed! 🥰

Closed out homecoming by watching my Sonshine play at Norfolk State—the perfect ending to an amazing weekend! ☀️🏈💚💛 Proud mama always!

Now let the countdown begin… my 20th reunion is NEXT YEAR, and you already know we’re coming with the love, the looks, and the FUN! 🎉 HAIL STATE! 🧡💙 #VSUHomecoming #TrojanPride #20YearsLoading #SpartanMom #whitleygilbert by @_belladonnava_

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Hail State 🔹🔸
VSU Homecoming 2026
Greater Happens Here 💫 taken in Virginia State University by @_belladonnava_

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**I know I’m weeks late!!** Babyyyy, Dear Summer DC with my boo janks was a WHOLE VIBE! 😂❤️ From the excitement, nonstop laughs, girl talks, dancing, and just cutting up together—we had a TIME! 😂🙌🏾 Nothing like being with your girls, making memories and enjoying LIFE! DC definitely owed us NOTHING! 🥂✨ Until the next adventure, boo janks! ❤️😂 #DearSummerDC #BooJanks #WeHadATime #GoodVibesOnly by @_belladonnava_

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$$ And we still going up #ᴀɢᴛɢ #LLK by @_belladonnava_

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The Queen City did not disappoint! 💎❤️ Leaving Regional Conference inspired, re-energized, and more committed than ever to the mission of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I have returned home with fresh ideas, renewed purpose, and a heart ready to serve. The work continues, and I’m excited to help make an even greater impact in our communities. ❤️🐘🔺 by @_belladonnava_

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Stay down rookie 🤫
#llk by @_belladonnava_

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The Calm Before the Storm..

Episode 2 dropping soon. Stay tuned. 👀 by @_belladonnava_

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Happy Birthday to my beautiful niece, Nori. ❤️

My twin, my little Toot, my future Delta… if I could freeze time, I’d keep you little forever. Watching you grow has been one of the greatest joys of my life, even though it reminds me how quickly time slips away.

You’ll always have a piece of my heart, no matter how old you get or where life takes you. I pray you always know your worth, chase every dream fearlessly, and never forget how incredibly loved you are.

Happy Birthday, sweet girl. Thank you for bringing so much light, laughter, and love into my life. Auntie loves you today, tomorrow, and for the rest of my life. 💕🐘 by @_belladonnava_

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Happy Birthday to my best friend, my sister, my safe place. ❤️

Some friendships are chosen by us, but ours truly feels like it was chosen by God. You’ve carried me through moments no one else could, celebrated every victory with me, and loved me even when I wasn’t at my best.

Thank you for loving Christian like your own. Watching you be his godmother fills my heart in ways I can’t even explain. Knowing he has you in his corner is one of life’s greatest blessings.

If I could give you anything today, it would be the ability to see yourself through my eyes—to see just how deeply you’re loved, how irreplaceable you are, and how many lives you’ve changed simply by being you.

I love you beyond words. Happy Birthday, Bes. Forever isn’t long enough for a friendship like ours. ❤️🎂 @gazell_85 by @_belladonnava_

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