A Tribute to My Mother’s Strength My mother was one of the strongest people I know. She spent many years battling various illnesses, none of which took away her fighting spirit. Even on her last day on this earth, June 21, 2025, as I watched the lights dim in her eyes, I could see her still holding on to life. Her body could no longer hold that huge, loving, and bright spirit that defined her. I miss her dearly, but I understand that all of us are only here for a temporary se

One of the hardest things a person could witness is the decline of their parents. The people that took care of you now need you to take care of them. Unfortunately, as adults we may have children, a job, or other responsibilities which makes it difficult to balance it all. When I became a caregiver for my mother, it was and continues to be a struggle to manage the emotional burden of guilt. Guilt can come from many places. I often felt that I could not financially afford to