My mom was a sweet, gentle woman who brought warmth and kindness to everyone she met. She was never one to cause problems and always found joy in caring for her plants. As a mother, friend, and wife, she was deeply caring and supportive, always putting others before herself. Her nurturing spirit touched so many lives, and she was truly the heart of our family.

Recently, my mom developed a severe case of E. coli. Because she was diabetic, her condition quickly became much worse. It all happened so suddenly—she went into septic shock and was fighting for her life. Losing her has been incredibly hard for all of us, and we are still trying to come to terms with her passing.

We are raising funds to help cover the costs of her funeral and memorial services. I know we are all living through hard times, and with the current economy, not everyone has a lot to give. Please don’t feel bad if you can’t donate much—every small contribution truly helps. Your support, whether through a donation or by sharing this fundraiser, means the world to me and my family as we honor my mom’s memory.