When Seray was nominated for homecoming queen, her mother threw a party.
She invited more than 50 people and prepared dozens of dishes, all before anyone knew whether Seray would win. When Seray asked what would happen if she didn't win, wondering if all that preparation would be for nothing, her mother simply told her, “It doesn't matter whether you win or not. You're always a winner in my heart.” The outcome didn't matter. Her daughter had already given her reason to celebrate.