When I was asked to write an open letter to you, I thought about the hundreds of texts and emails that I have sent to you on holidays and on Sundays, when I ask you to say a prayer to thank God for each other. Every day, I wake up thinking about how much I love, admire and cherish each of you.

Beyoncé, I wish people could see how you are when you’re not in front of the camera or on the stage. How compassionate and kind you are to people, how you look them right in the eye when you speak to them. How hard you work, how generous you are with your time and money. How you don’t care if anyone knows about it because you do it from the heart. I wish they could see you with the Make-A-Wish Foundation kids, how patient you are and how your love has helped to extend lives. Yes, you are a huge star, but you have somehow managed to stay grounded and humble in the wake of all your success.

Solange, I knew when you were born three days late that you would walk to the beat of your own drum. You were always my rebel warrior! Always defending the underdog and fighting for what you believe in. I remember you, at 10 years old, started a petition to remove a bad teacher, and your dad and I were so proud of you. I love that you do not let others define who you are, or what you are. Whether in your music, fashion or your life, you truly are your own incredible, unapologetic person! As tough as you are, you will drop everything to take care of someone you love.

Kelly, I know without a doubt that you were a true gift from God. You came to live with us when you were only 11 years old. You were the sweetest, most kind person I had ever met and you still are. You are also a true survivor. You never give up. Your discipline and drive always inspires me. You make me want to take better care of my body and constantly motivate me to exercise and take time for myself. You have the best listening skills and are a loyal friend to many. I’ve seen you take the jewelry off of your arm and give it to someone because you wanted to make them feel good.

read the full letter
http://time.com/3848852/tina-knowles...rs-day-letter/

Yes, that was so sweet! They are really as humble as they come across! LOVE my KELLY!

That was beautifully written.

kii

i loved the bit about michelle <3 so cute

No shade but that's the type of thing you'd say to your least favourite child

She didn't raise Michelle but raise those 4 girls so the shade is a bit misplaced. I still snorted a bit though and I hate that.

poor michelle


this is making me emotional

so beautiful

Where's that part, I can't seem to find it

Poor Michelle

Girl shut up did you not read the FIRST sentence. TIME asked HER to write the letter. You're such a hater and obviously you can't read either, two horrible traits to have, God bless your soul

i was just kidding, this was a really cute message, tina is such a great mum

When trying hard fails. It's a TIME issue where they called women and asked them to write an open letter to their daughters.

Beautiful.

The Beyoncé one

I agree.