The passing of Cathi Iweriebor

My name is Arizi this fund is be created by me and my brother to help us endure the passing of our mother. From late November of 2020 to December 20th of this year, my mother first went through some medical issues. It started with what we thought was asthma. Which lead to finding out she had systolic heart failure. During that stay at the hospital she ended up having a heart attack and was resuscitated. They cleared a blockage in her heart as well. Due to dyes that were used to test her heart her kidneys started to fail. So she went on temporary dialysis. After that the hospital wanted to get her home to start recovery. At that point we got her home. We soon realized she needed more physical therapy and care that we couldn't provide at home. Despite doing the best job possible. She went back worked on getting herself stronger. Starting to walk again. Shortly their after she was brought home. As we brought her in with a wheelchair she experienced bleeding due to a fibroid in her groin. She bleed excessively so we called 911. Only after having her home for but an hour. She was rushed to the hospital where they tried to stop her bleeding... During that procedure her heart only functioning at 25 percent her body couldn't take anymore. The doctors tried for more than half an hour to bring her back but she was gone.

Now myself, my brother and mother have endured a lot together. We lived together all my life. I've endured homelessness with her. She would always tell me everything would be okay. Growing up things were difficult but she always found ways to make things fun for me and my brother. Even if we had no money. She was the backbone of our lives. Despite not being a wealthy person she was truly rich. Did everything in her power to keep us safe. 

I am doing this to have a safety net and cover any costs that come along with this transition in our lives. Any leftover bills of hers, to help adjust to the lack of income, and any future changes that may occur due to her being gone. We live in assisted living which is secure for now but may be subject to change. Also we don't know if there will be any surprise hospital bills from being in intensive care and going through the surgical procedures. So having that extra money just in case of those things because as time goes on things may unfold. We want to be able to grieve and take care of anything left behind from mom out of respect and love for her. 

I also understand this year has been full of pain and financial strife. Anything donated will be used for these things or any hospital bills that may occur that we may end up being responsible for. We just want safety during this time. Me and my brother unfortunately suffer from mind and body ailments that make life harder to integrate and work currently. I know this year has been full of pain. I wouldn't want anyone donating to this who truly can't. To those who do I appreciate you. There will be no amount of words I could say that would ever suffice. You will have my love. I will try to reply with personal notes for everyone who donates.