A Proper Goodbye for Jacaima's Dad

My name is Jacaima Marley. I’m raising funds for my father who passed away on Feb. 10th from cancer.

I have sacrificed my life, my health, and my job to help take care of him. I’ve been there for my father since day one and never left his side. Although he wasn’t perfect and he may not have been the best father to others, he deserves a loving homegoing. I feel like everyone deserves a chance to be forgiven and shouldn’t let the past dictate the future.

My father took chemo up until May, and the cancer was gone. But it came back, and he suffered for months. I tried everything I could to keep my father alive, from transferring him to different hospitals and going back and forth, making sure he was clean, comfy, and also trying to make the best decisions for him.

My dad had tears in his eyes when his last words to me were, “Kima, I need to let go. I’m tired and I’m dying.” It was very hard for me to see him pass away because I’ve always told my daddy to fight and try to be strong, and he did just that. I had to realize that it was me that needed to let go, and I didn’t want to. I finally gathered up the courage to whisper in his ear and tell him to Repent and remember God has him. I told him to go be with my Grandmother sister & brother, they’re waiting for him. I told him that i know he’s suffering & I can’t be selfish I have no choice but to let go & id be ok..He dropped a tear, closed his eyes. The next day I held his hand & he took his last breath. It was so hard for me it’s truly traumatizing & makes it hard for me to sleep at times.

I thought he had insurance all this time, but it turns out he didn’t. I’ve reached out to so many people and no one is willing to help, so that’s why I’m asking for help. I don’t want his body just sitting; he needs a proper burial.

Make sure you love your parents.. you only get 1 mom 1 dad & nobody wants to pass away feeling like nobody cared or didn’t love them.