Hello friends and family,

Many of you may know me from when I was just a kid. I'm Maria Flores, the oldest daughter of my mom, Sandra DeJesus. It's rare to be ready for the passing of a loved one, much less when it's mom. Never would I have imagined to lose my mom so suddenly. It pains my heart everyday that has passed so far that I won't get another text or call from her. She won't be there to tell me to have a good day knowing I dreaded work or be home when I got home.

I have never been one to ask for help and my mom would always be on me about being so stubborn. Out of love for my mom and as her eldest child, I'm opening up my heart and mind to ask for help at a time like this. There's quite a lot that falls on me now more than ever, including her funeral expenses. I am asking for help to carry out her last wishes of being cremated and I would like to take her home for a memorial service my brother and I will be hosting in NJ at his wife's church as a donation of space to us.

If you find that you are able to help in any capacity, I will be eternally grateful. I'm swallowing my pride and doing all I can to have my "little old lady" at rest and honor her name. Her kids were her whole life and she was mine til the very end. I know my mom was very well loved and I do find comfort in seeing so many people reach out with love for her. I can't quite put into words how amazing it feels knowing my mom meant something to so many lives in her lifetime. God bless my mom and you all.

Thank you,

Maria Flores