No one prepares you for a parent’s diagnosis.

hi my name is Zuma and I’m seeking help for my mother luz Mariani my brother Marcelo and I are trying everything we can to help take care of our mother in this time of need and we are also asking for your help as well When you find out a parent has cancer, it’s common to wonder what to do or say next. The feeling of being lost, scared or angry, are all the thoughts running through my head, but above all, i just want some kind of assurance that things are going to be OK. It can be all too easy to get caught up in the “what if” game and live in fear of the future. However, the only day we can control is the day we’re in, and dealing with all the craziness the ups and downs, i am try so hard not to let my tears escape my eyes and it is taking a toll on me… trying so hard to taking one step at a time.it all feels a bit overwhelming… so I asked for the love ❤️ and support from all my friends and family. Please help my mother know she is loved and supported the bills are stacking up quickly and with her now out of work I am not sure how we will be able to afford her medical bills. ..

Reasons Why I Love My Mom

You give me sound advice when I least expect it.

You remind me of what’s ahead.

You love my children unconditionally.

You remind me that we are all just human.

You make me laugh.

You are there for me no matter what.

Through everything that life has thrown at us, it has always been us.

I believe you will never leave me.

You believe in me with all of your heart.

I know you love me unconditionally – and I mean that.

You come to my house and nitpick at everything

You are stronger than you believe.

You know how to keep a secret.

You have been through so much and it taught me to be stronger for the two of us.

You love to cook, but you also love that you taught me how to cook

You are obsessed with strange things and that… made me become obsessed with strange things aswell

You always told me that I could be better, do better, be anything.

You are always the first person I call when I have good news.

You are always the first person I call when I have bad news.

My friends all get a kick out of you.

You always made me feel special.

You didn’t take the mean things I said to you as a teen to heart.

You never laugh at any of my silly hobbies – even the most off-the-wall ones.

You’ve supported every job I’ve ever had.

“You could look good in a potato sack” you look good in everything you wear that’s where I get it from

you have a beautiful soul

What we’ve been through has taught me to raise my bar.

My life is better because of it.

Even if you don’t know, you carry the pain for me.

You aren’t afraid to be blunt with your truths.

One of the reasons why I love my mom is because she is always available for my silly ways and childish dreams.

She has forgiven me, even when I might not have deserved it.

You are selfless.

You taught me to believe in myself.

You dried every tear I had when I was younger – still do.

You taught me to be independent.

You always call to check up on me.

You have been through the fire and have been dealt an unfair hand, yet you still show up for my kids if asked did mention your

You are a great cook.

You never pushed me to be anything I couldn’t.

You always showered me with kisses. And love ❤️ I was raised to know to do this to my own children.

You taught me to wing it in the kitchen and I love that.

You were my mother and my father for almost all of my life. I know what a burden that was.

You always accepted me – through whatever stage I was going through.

You never asked the tough questions.

You never spoke ill about my father to me even though you could have. As a woman, I will tell you that took strength. I couldn’t have done this without you

You never showed me what you were going through when I was younger. As a woman, I will tell you – I know this took a lot of strength from you. Your shield was strong.

I will never understand it all, but maybe it’s because you don’t want me to. And that’s ok. I’m doing that now too.

You taught me to love myself.

Growing up, you knew to give me space when I needed it.

You are my best friend. And I need you more then I let on

You sacrificed so much for me and my brother I can see that as an adult.

You went through a phase where everyone bought you country geese for about ten years. So, our house was basically a country geese grounds.. Now, I can’t look at country geese without thinking of you.You made me understand that family was more important than anything else.

In my 40s, I am still not allowed to make the main course of Christmas dinner even though I host every single holiday. That’s ok. I think it’s cute. And when you took my Tupperware home and I never see it again you let me and my brother go grocery shopping in your cupboards and fridge You are truly capable of seeing the silver lining in everything.

If I don’t post on social media for a few hours, you text me and tell me you are going to call the police. That’s funny.

You let me pierce my tongue, dye my hair, get a tattoos and never told me it was a bad choice You make the best soup when I am sick.

You never blinked an eye when I wanted to start a new hobby as a kid. Every season something new.You didn’t have much to give … and you gave it all to me. I know now.

You still are buried in the hurt and yet you still show up for everyone. I see you mom

You let me go on a two-week trip all around the world. You always handmade my Halloween costumes. I thought it was so CHEAP when I was growing up, but now I just love the memories of it. I trust you with all of my heart and soul.

You are an incredible woman