On December 28th, my heart stopped for a few moments. Not knowing what the outcome would be left me with many sleepless nights — and honestly, it still does.

Just days before, Mom had spent Christmas with us, happy as always, laughing and dancing. The one call I never imagined receiving was that she had suffered a major stroke. She is now unable to talk or walk and is currently in a rehabilitation facility working hard to recover.

While she focuses on healing, I am helping manage some of her bills and traveling an hour and a half regularly to visit her and take her to medical follow-ups.

I gave this a lot of thought before sharing. Every bit of support helps and is deeply appreciated. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers and thoughts.