In 2022, I began noticing my mom’s health was declining. Given her history—12 heart attacks, mini strokes, diabetes, 11 stents and multiple other issues—it wasn’t completely unexpected, but it was still heartbreaking to see.

I had already started coming by every day to make sure she ate, took her medications, and had help around the house. Eventually it made more sense for me to move in so I could help her care for herself full time. For a while, things improved and we settled into a new routine together.

Everything changed on June 2, 2023, when my mom suddenly began struggling to breathe one night. I called 911, and she was rushed to the hospital and placed in the ICU on a ventilator for the first time. Since then, she has been hospitalized over 100 times and has required a ventilator during more than 50 of those stays.

The situation became so overwhelming that in February 2024 I had to stop working full time to become her full-time caretaker.

Since then, things have grown even more difficult. My mom has developed dementia, and during her most recent hospital stay we learned that she also has lung cancer.

Even with Medicare, the medical bills and care costs continue to grow. Between medications, medical equipment, home needs, and everyday living expenses, it has become incredibly difficult to keep up with everything she needs.

I went from having steady income, a 401k and savings to relying on what little we have left and whatever I can earn through occasional gig work when someone is available to stay with her.

The house itself now needs constant attention to keep it safe and livable for her.

Any funds raised will go toward:

• Home care assistance

• Medical equipment and supplies

• Medication co-pays

• Basic living expenses while I care for her full time

Some people have told me I should place her in a care facility and let someone else take care of her. But my mom raised three kids as a single mother and never quit when things were hard. She worked tirelessly to make sure we had what we needed.

Now it’s my turn to do the same for her.

My goal is to give her comfort, dignity, and the ability to remain in her home during this final stage of life.

You only get one mom. We don’t know how much time we have left, but with your help I can make sure she is cared for every step of the way.