My mother, Deborah Carlson, has been battling cancer for the past two and a half years.  Along the way she has had the support and prayers of so many wonderful friends that have given her the strength to fight for so long.  On her travels to Virginia to spend the holidays with my family, that battle has come to an end.  I am asking for assistance for my father to help with medical expenses, final costs and travel expenses for us all to come home to Minnesota to lay Mom to rest.  Any money raised beyond what will be spent on the expenses mentioned will be donated toward Cancer research.