- My little family has been hit with wave after wave of traumatic sadness the past two years. In March if 2023 my 8 year old lost his Dad in a freak accident. Only 6 months later in September my Dad passed away after battling cancer for just over a year. The day that he died, I found out that I had Covid and became horribly ill. One month later, my Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She fought so bravely and was such an inspiration to me but less than a year after being diagnosed she lost her battle as well. A few months after I had Covid, it became obvious that I was experiencing symptoms of Long Covid and I was unable to perform my job duties daily. I lost my job that I loved very much and I made the decision to spend as much time as possible with my Mother during her time left on this Earth. I drove her to chemo and doctor’s appointments, we went to the grocery store together and spent so much time together. When the chemo treatment took her hair she bravely took to wearing head coverings but I knew that she felt so alone, especially after losing my Dad, her husband if 43 years … I couldn’t stand the thought of her being so alone so I shaved my head so she wouldn’t have to be alone in being bald. I would do anything and everything in my power to bring her any amount of comfort and peace. She spent her last few days with me and my siblings by her side. It has been just over a month since my Mom passed away and I am left feeling paralyzed by grief. I was just informed that we are going to be evicted from our apartment… And while I feel terrible that this is happening I know that the time I spent with my Mom was invaluable and I would do it over again. My kids will experience tough times but that will also make them stronger and us stronger as a family. That being said, I am having to put everything I have and make into finding and securing housing for my family. I am hoping that someone will read our story and want to help me put a smile on the faces of my young boys! They have been through such a difficult couple of years, losing loved ones and now their home. I know that the kindness of a stranger helping out a couple gifts under the tree for Christmas will allow them to see some sunshine during our extremely dark season. My oldest son is now 9 years old and my youngest is almost 5 years old! They love playing soccer, baseball and basketball! They also love to swim and play video games. Playing super heros and villains or cops and robbers is a favorite for them and allows them to be together. My sweet boys are not materialistic but rather find joy in the little things like warm blankets and movie nights! Anything offered would be extremely appreciated! I would like to request help in giving my kids a reason to feel blessed and grateful this year instead of focusing on all of the loss we have endured. Thank you for your time and attention!
- Listing ID: 10349
- My City: Westminster