I've seen Go Fund Me pages. I understand their need but I've alway seen them as a way to escape the reality of hard times. Like, let me get a bunch of family and friends take care of it. That's my truth but my selfish truth. Never did I think I would need something or someone to help with what my family needs. In August, my Mom told me she was having pains in her stomach. I didn't worry. She's been through a lot...Vertigo, Gallbladder surgery and numerous other procedures. She seemed worried in August. I stayed positive. She had a colonoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound and numerous other tests. Everything came back fine. But she said, "Rae I don't feel right, I can't eat and I just want to feel normal again." I kept reassuring her, "Mom everything will be okay, stay positive." Weeks passed and Fall came. After all of her tests and procedures, her Doctor decided to do a CT scan. The CT scan showed cancerous spots on her spine, chest and liver. Mom didn't tell us kids but thankfully my sister kept me updated until my Mom felt strong enough to share. A week and a half after my Mom told me she had a "type," of cancer, I saw her. She had lost at least 20lbs. She actually looked sick. I was scared. My sister kept me updated as I continued to work and my Dad continued to help. She was still losing weight and losing energy. About a week ago she fell in the kitchen. She couldn't keep her balance, she was lethargic and was barely eating. Finally, Thursday November 4, 2015 my Dad and sister called an ambulance. She needed help. She was admitted and after an MRI of her brain it showed that she had a mass pushing on her brain and causing swelling. We are so thankful for her admittance to Christiana. They made her comfortable, eased her pain and finally revealed what we didn't know. Our Mom had brain cancer. She is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow 11/8/2015 to have as much as the tumor removed as possible. With this being said, my Dad needs help. Their bills are due and my Dad will not receive a paid leave of absence from work. He wants nothing then to be by Mom's side but to make sure that the home she provided for them is taken care of, including their everyday expenses. My Mom is loved by so many and my family needs help while we help her through these tough times. Everything helps and I am confident in my Mother's strength. Please continue to pray for her and hold her in your hearts as she beats this difucult time.