The world has not forgotten about Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, and his beautiful daughters. One of them is turning 4. While the world has been taken over by COVID-19, we cannot forget how it started and that was with the tragic loss of basketball star Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter. The pair were on their way to a basketball game with a group of people when their helicopter crashed in California and there were no survivors. The world mourned alongside his wife, Vanessa, as she was now raising their children on her own.

According to People, Bianka Bryant just celebrated her 4th birthday, and it was likely a very hard time. The first birthday without someone you love can never be easy, especially for a young child. Vanessa shared a sweet picture with the world to show just how much this sweet girl has grown.

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Vanessa’s Instagram is private and that was done as a way to protect herself. According to Pop Culture, Vanessa made her account private because her social media fields were full of constant reminders of Kobe’s loss. While she appreciated all the love and support people were showing, it was becoming too painful for her. A fan of the basketball star’s wife posted the picture on her own Instagram account, and it is super sweet.

The picture shows Bianka’s smiling face while she is standing in front of a Christmas tree. Vanessa captioned the original post by saying that they love her so much and that she brings so much sunshine to their lives. She sent her love from every single person of their family, including Kobe and Gigi. Bianka’s older sister also paid tribute to her on her social media page, and it is clear that this little girl is very loved.

Vanessa has made it through the year, and she has often thought of all the milestones that her husband has missed. Milestones like his 42nd birthday, and the day they met. She has taken the time to honor him on those days.

Bianka’s birthday is a joyous day, but it was likely not one that was the kind they are used to, because two of the main members of their family were missing. Vanessa has also sent a lot of shout-outs to her daughters. She has praised them for how resilient they have been and how well they have handled everything. She said that they are the reason she keeps a smile on her face and keeps going.

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Sources: People, Pop Culture, Instagram via @vanessabryantfanz