Hello everyone,
It’s hard to even put into words the pain we’re feeling as we try to face the reality that our mom, Robin Lyne Borzini, is gone. Saying those words doesn’t feel real. It doesn’t feel possible. She was the heart of our family, and now there’s an emptiness that nothing can fill.
For nearly 9 years, we watched her fight a battle that no one should ever have to endure. Neuroendocrine carcinoma took so much from her but it never took her spirit. She went through countless life-threatening surgeries, endless rounds of chemotherapy, and more pain than we can begin to describe. And still, she kept going. Even when her body was exhausted, even when the odds were stacked against her, she refused to give up.
She held on for us. She fought for every extra day, every extra moment. And through it all, she remained kind, loving, and full of faith. In her journal, she once wrote:
“with my faith, family, and friends, all things are possible… a day above ground is a good day.”
That was who she was, grateful even in suffering, hopeful even in the darkest moments.
In her final month, she was confined to a hospital bed, but even then, she didn’t stop fighting. She pushed herself every single day, working with nurses and doctors, determined to regain her strength so she could come home to King City. That was all she wanted, to be home, surrounded by the people she loved.
But on March 17th, our hearts were shattered. She didn’t get to come home the way we had all prayed for. Instead, she gained her wings and made her way to heaven, where she is finally free from pain. We find some comfort knowing she is reunited with her dad (Papa) and her brother (Uncle Ricky), but that doesn’t take away the heartbreak of losing her here.
The grief we’re carrying is overwhelming. Every day feels heavier than the last. We miss her voice, her presence, her love and everything about her. Life feels different now, and we’re doing everything we can just to get through each day.
As we try to process this loss, we are also facing the reality of the financial burden that comes with laying her to rest. It’s something we never imagined having to navigate so soon, and it has been incredibly difficult during an already painful time.
Nana, Ann Gardner, along with Bahlie Borzini and Taryn Borzini, are humbly asking for any support you may be able to give as we try to give our mom the beautiful and respectful service she deserves.
If you are able to donate, even something small would mean more to us than we can put into words. And if you’re not in a position to give, sharing this would help us more than you know.
Thank you for the love, kindness, and support you’ve already shown our family. It truly means everything to us as we honor our mom and say goodbye.