The Birthday Heart

April 5th, 2023 arrived with the soft promise of spring, tinged with the bittersweet ache of memory. It was Aly's mother's birthday eve, a night that used to be marked by laughter and celebration, but now held a quiet, solemn reverence.

In the early evening haze, as the sun dipped towards the horizon, casting hues of gold and lavender across the sky, Aly's parents were driving northwards on the San Diego Freeway. Liza's heart was heavy with the absence of her beloved daughter. Tears streamed down her cheeks, each drop a testament to the love she still held for Aly.

Liza closed her eyes and whispered to the heavens, a plea for a sign, a whisper from the universe that Aly was watching over them. She looked skyward, her gaze searching for something, anything that might offer solace.

And then, as if in answer to her silent plea, it appeared. Above, in the canvas of the evening sky, a cloud formation emerged, like a brushstroke of grace. It was a heart, but not just any heart; it was a heart bathed in the most delicate shades of purple, Aly's favorite color.

Liza's breath caught in her throat as she gazed upon the ethereal sight. It felt like a message from Aly, a reminder that love transcended time and space. With trembling hands, she reached for her phone, determined to capture this moment of divine connection.

As she framed the heart in her screen, a sense of peace washed over her. This was her sign, her gift from Aly, a symbol of eternal love and presence. Every time she looked at the photo, she would be reminded that Aly was never truly gone.

In the days that followed, Liza shared the photo with friends and family, and soon, it became a cherished emblem for Aly's parents. And now, the purple heart cloud, with its gentle reminder of Aly's enduring spirit, adorns the Love Like Aly Wellness Center logo.

And so, in the quiet moments and bustling days, whenever you look at that logo, know that Aly's love and light will forever be woven into the fabric of our lives.