In loving memory of our mom
Dear Friends,
In loving memory of my mom, I am creating this post and fundraising campaign. Thank you in advance for reading this, contributing to the fund, and sharing the post. The fund will go towards my mom’s funeral and other expenses for our family.
On August 6th, 2021, we would have celebrated our mom’s 51st birthday. Instead, I and my younger brothers marked one painful month of living without our mom.
My dear mom has passed away on July 5th, 2021, in Santa Barbara. She has battled with stage IV lung cancer for almost two years since her diagnosis. It was a shock for our family because she was a never smoker, an avid runner, and the healthiest eater I know of. Just a month before her diagnosis, she participated in Santa Barbara 5K race and placed 2nd in her age group. She was the strongest woman I know, my biggest role model, and a big life-lover. I am devastated to think that she got to spend only 50 short years spreading nothing but joy in this world.
She dedicated her life to her three children. My brothers and I would not be where we are and who we are today without her hard work and constant love. I grew up in a lower-middle-class family in Mongolia. Despite all the difficulties we face daily at home, my mom created a perfect environment where I can fully concentrate on my studies. I am pursuing to become a scientist only thanks to her life-long dedication to me. She was and still is the world to me, and she will be missed for the rest of my life. Although I cannot give my mother’s love to my 10-year old little brother, I will make sure that he grows up rich in his sister’s love.
After sending my mom’s ashes back to Mongolia, life seemed abnormal and unfair. Especially staying at home where my mama lived with us was unbearable. Every corner of our home, every kitchen utensil that mama used, and the chairs that she used to sit on reminded me of her. I and my brothers hit the road to distract us, to grieve together, and to feel that the earth is still spinning, and people are continuing their lives. The trip helped us understand that though she is not with us physically, she will always be with us spiritually. We, her three children, are her continuation, so we must stay strong; for her and for each other.
I am beyond thankful to my friends, professors, and colleagues who have been supportive and sending us lots of love and care! Without your help, I do not know how I would find light and imagine a bright future in this world. Thank you, million times!
With much love,
Tsatsa