Memorial Fund For Our Beloved Mother Blanca Suarez

My little brother Carlos and I are trying to raise money to provide our dear mother with a proper burial. Our Mother was everything to us, our Mother, our friend, our protector; and although our Dad was always involved in our lives our Mother was "still" our Dad if that makes any sense. Unfortunately, our Mother lost her battle to the COVID19 virus.  Blanca was the most strongest, boldest, sweetest and the most kind hearted soul and she fought till her very last breath. Mother dealt with Diabetes and High Blood Pressure but still had soo much more years left in her had this horrible virus not claimed her.  Our Mother had the burden of watching her youngest daughter go to Heaven just a few weeks prior to her own calling. Losing our Sister then Mother in a matter of weeks has left my Brother and I with a fear we cannot explain.  One week after our Mothers 73rd Birthday God decided to call her into his Kingdom.  In the midsth of this COVID19 nightmare the challenges we have to face make this the stretch of a lifetime.  There is no "Road-Block" I wouldnt conquer, or any river I wouldnt cross or mountain I wouldnt climb to accomplish our goal so our Mother can get the proper farewell she deserves. Our Mother was one of the few women in NYPD back in the 70's and kept many New Yorkers protected because its what she did.  Although Mom was born in Puerto Rico she was always a true Bronxite since arriving at the age of 6.  She was a loyal fan of the New York Yankees and never once missed their game.  She was loyal to her team no matter what.  She was Loving, Loyal, Compassionate, Nurturing, Powerful and vulnerable individual who always put others before herself.  Even if it meant putting her life on the frontline.  There was not one person she did not leave a lasting impression.  Anyone who knew her would instantly fall in love with her beautiful personality.  Her laughter was contagious and we will never forget her beautiful smile. 
It was those same qualities which drove me into the Nursing field.  I know what it is like to be in the forefront of this pandemic, I dedicated my time to helping and healing as many individuals as I can. She was proud of the work I was doing and I did it without thinking twice.  One would never in their wildest dreams think they would be faced with a family member right in front of them.  It becomes real.  It does something to you.  I will keep on helping and saving till the day I reunite with Mom.  A wise friend recently told me, "Your're not alone, it's ok to reach out for help".  I have never been left so vulnerable and scared and now understand what it feels like to be left with no choice but to reach out.
We are humbling ourselves to our Family, Friends, Colleagues and Community to help us through this Pandemic that claimed our Mother.  We have 2 weeks to come up with our goal.  Just when we think the nightmare is over we are served with horrible news that due to the circumstances of her death we are not allowed to have an open casket viewing.  My sister Brunie is Quarantined and cannot even be allowed to be her family during these times, my sister Yvette is beyond devastated at the fact that she cannot be around her siblings during these times due to Quarantine and social distance.  We have to suffer in pain miles apart from eachother not by choice, but by the unsettling heart wrenching restrictions imposed by this pandemic.  We all need eacvhother during these hard times and just feel robbed.  You only get one time to bid your Mom farewell, one would never imagine it would be under these restrictions.  Mother would have wanted nothing but for us to be united during these times yet we are left optionless.  We are told that there can only be 2 people in the room at a time during the viewing. My heart and soul is crushed. My Mother's faith in God was pure and real, she prayed and always said "Have faith in Gods plan".  Because she passed during these most difficult times we cannot even bid her farewell at a church because no church wants to provide services.  Our Mother was loved by many and any who got the opportunity to meet her.   Please pass this and any donation to help reach our goal will be more than greatly appreciated.  My Lilttle Brother and I will be in charge of the final expenses and can easily be reached via mobile/tex if you would like to reach out for any reason.  MOM we LOVE YOU and will NEVER be forgotten, We miss you already I will never forget what it felt like to lay my head on your lap when I needed you, I will always be your BABYYou are now in your Glory with Wanda and Grandma and everyone else in Heaven, i LOVE YOU MOMMY...... We will all meet again one day and I look forward to you waiting for me when I arrive.  LOVE YOU.