Support for Theresa's Final Journey

Hey everybody, this is my one and only momma, Theresa Nona Renay Yates (45), as many of you know her as Ty, a sweet, strong lady who has been fighting for far too long. From chemo to surgeries to every new medication under the sun, to hitting our knees and praying and begging God to make a miracle happen. Unfortunately, she's going home to the gates much sooner than deserved. Today, June 24, we will be moving her to hospice to get her as comfortable as possible.

Over the past years, I’ve been taking care of her and we’ve bought so much more time because she’s a fighter and God knows I’ve tried everything. The doctors & surgeons have been so great to her. However, her body is fighting against her now and shutting down day by day. We are looking at maybe a week left of earthly life. God always has the last word but we can’t ignore the fact it’s happening. First, we dealt with cirrhosis, then liver cancer, and now, well, her kidneys are shutting down completely. If you’re not aware, you cannot live without those functions.

So now, the next step I never in a million years imagined having to type so young or even at all is to figure out how to give her the funeral she deserves. I’ve never been so lost in my life, so I figured we’d start here. I’m only 24 years old with two beautiful babies who have such an incredible bond with this woman and now all I can do is reach out and ask that you guys help me make that happen for this amazing soul. I work full time but not even that would cover a funeral. Guys, even if it’s not much, please help me give this woman a funeral she deserves. If you cannot, I truly understand. The least I ask is for a prayer.

Momma, we love you & I’ll never give up on you even when I’m down here keeping your name very much alive. You’re my everything, my rock, my whole heart. When my kids' father was killed, you stepped up as their “father figure” and now I feel I’m being robbed once again of life. I never understood how somebody can mean so much to you and be taken away. However, I’ve been finding my faith & trying to understand but I don’t think I ever will truly fully understand. It’s just not fair. I wish I could take all your pain away. I wish I could make this not the reality. This just isn’t in my hands anymore. I hope you hug all of those angels we have up there. I hope they greet you with open arms & you forget about all this pain down here. Not me though, don’t forget about me, mommy I love you forever and always ❤️‍