Hi family, I am making this GoFundMe for myself for traveling expenses. As you all know, it is coming to the one year of Michael's passing on September 2nd, and I am trying to raise this money so that I can be there on the anniversary of his passing. This is important to me because I feel that I couldn't be there with him, and he was all alone. As a grieving mother, I still feel the need to sit at his memorial on the 2nd.

I would like to take a bike ride for the very first time in memory of my son. I have arranged for a place to stay, and his bike club is going to arrange a bike ride for me. I am taking this trip alone. For the first time since this happened, I am in a place in my mind and my spirit that I feel strong enough to face this. When my son died, I fell on very, very hard ground, and I lost myself. But in the last few months, I have been able to rebuild some of me.

Anything will help. This will be used for gas, and if I want to have lunch or get myself a pack of cigarettes. This is me being very honest and vulnerable. I am trying to find how to live this life, and I need this trip to help heal me a little bit more. I would appreciate anything my family could do, my friends, even if it is just to pass it along on social media. And above all, please continue to keep me in your prayers. I am still a grieving mother that misses her baby more than anybody could ever know. I love you all so much, and I appreciate all the support that has been given and is continuously given in my favor. God bless you all.