Sunday, August 17th, I received a call, a dreaded call. The call that no one wants to get! I saw it was my older brother calling and I thought, "I'll call him back, I'm busy." My husband tells me, "No, Steph, take his call, it could be important." Oh, I could never imagine!

My brother tells me that my big sister passed away in her sleep! She was 48 years old and no one ever saw this coming! She didn't have massive health issues.

My big sister left behind two little children, a daughter 12 years old and a son who is 9 years old!

I am trying to get out there for my sister's memorial services, I need help with the cost of flight and hotel. Please, any amount will help me!

Anything above what I need, I will give directly to my niece and nephew.

I live in Chicago and my sister was in Ventura, California.

I thank you in advance for your kindness!