Julie Chrisley with daughter Savannah Chrisley.Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images
The Chrisley family commemorated their Mother’s Day without their momJulie Chrisley, who is currently servinga seven-year sentencefor financial crimes.
Kicking off the social media tributes,Chase Chrisleyshared a throwback photo on Instagram of the pair smiling from ear to ear. “Happy Mothers Day my angel! I love you!” Chase, 26, captionedthe post.
Savannah Chrisley, meanwhile, shared a lengthier statement alongside a video montage set toKacey Musgraves' emotional track “Mother.”
“Mothers Day - this one hit hard! I’ve been DREADING the holidays. First it was Easter, then Dads Birthday, now Mothers Day, and on the 16th it will be Grays 17th birthday,” Savannah’s heartbreaking post began. “A lot of firsts happening…and frankly…I HATE IT! I’m angry! I hold it all in pretty well…I’ve mastered the art of compartmentalizing. I may be 25… but I miss my mama so bad my heart hurts.”
“For those that have misconceptions of who JULIE CHRISLEY is … let me help you,” she continued. “SHE IS an OUTSTANDING mother, SHE IS and even more AMAZING wife, SHE IS an even better daughter, SHE IS one hell of a friend, SHE IS a woman of God, SHE IS a breast cancer survivor, SHE IS a mother to more than just the children she birthed, SHE IS loyal, SHE IS fierce, SHE IS… EVERYTHING that I hope to be. I MISS YOU MAMA ❤️ I will forever fight for you.”
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“I’m sad [crying emoji] mom will not be here for Mother’s Day,” the post on her Instagram Story read.
Savannah added, “The things no one talks about…”
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Their dadTodd Chrisleywas also sentenced to 12 years in prison at Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Florida after he was found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud.
Although they are in the process ofappealing their convictions, theChrisley Knows Bestpatriarch and matriarch reported to prison in January to begin their respective sentences.
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The Chrisleys are still adjusting to a new normal while their parents remain behind bars.
Last month, Savannahmarked her first Easterwithout her parents. In photos and videos shared on Instagram, the reality star enjoyed the sunshine outdoors with friends and posed for the camera next to a swimming pool.
But it wasn’t all happy, with Savannah lamenting, “Tough day without mama and daddy… we can do it though! Our ressurection [sic] is coming ❤️.”
source: people.com
