Help With Caridad's Memorial

The last time I saw my mother was during my graduation ceremony. I was devastated and angry at her because she had left early after my walk. Come to find out the next day, she was in the hospital. My mom tested positive for Covid. A total of 8 people in my family were positive, and although my mom had no contact with them, I did. I truly wish I hadn't gone to visit my mom that week. I know it's not my fault, because at the end of the day COVID does not discriminate and will get anyone no matter their status, health, or isolation... But now the number of positive people in my family had gone up to 12. Me, my stepfather, little sister, and my mother were that addition...

While everyone was fully recovered or in recovery as time passed, my mom didn't seem to improve much. A week into her hospitalization, she was induced into a coma because one of her lungs had collapsed. This didn't break me of course, I had high hopes for my mother. Everyone had prayed for her, but medical staff told me that she was so critical, that only a miracle could save her. So, that's exactly what I waited for. However, her other lung finally gave out, and after a couple of days of severe oxygen deprivation, she passed. I will never understand how God works, but now I have a new hope. The hope that I will one day see my mom again, whole and more beautiful than ever before.

Today, Friday, September 10, 2021, Caridad Luisa Marrero's soul was laid to rest. I will always remember her as the spontaneous, outrageous, frustrating, crazy, hilarious, and beautiful woman that she was. Her greatest asset was her stubbornness, I know she'd be at peace knowing our family fought through this, because that's what she was, a fighter. She taught me strength. This is only temporary mom, I love you, and I know we will all be together again because our father who art in heaven has prepared a place for us. Thank you Jesus for allowing us the time we had with her because my family will cherish every moment of it, the good and bad.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to read this post. At this time, my family and I are kindly asking for donations to pay for her funeral expenses and to support the ones she left behind. Please share and donate what you can, any amount is appreciated.