I started this page over a year ago, as a tribute to my mother and daughter. I was not able to finish it; as soon after I was read to add words to the page I found out my mothers days were numbered. It made it difficult as everytime I tried to finish the page all I could do was cry. Today, I am finally able to finish the page.

God has once again answered prayers. For the first time since November, 1999, my mother is up and able to spend time with family members in our own homes. None of this would have happened had it not been for my daughter to give God a hand. I recently moved from Texas to North Carolina, leaving my mother still in Texas with hopes of getting her to North Carolina with us. My daughter; the angel that she has always been; was able to make things happen to get my mother here with us.

I am sure not many people know the cost of moving a critically ill patient from one state to another. It is far from cheap and insurance companies do not cover the expense. There is a wonderful company in Texas called Mercy Medical Flight that with their help and the teriffic volunteers that work with them transported my mother here to North Carolina be here with us. She was able to spend Christmas with her grandaughter and great grandaughters also.

The doctor she is under here has done wonders. He discovered through multiple problems my mother has she was over medicated. With the doctors help she is now lucid most of the time and thankful to be alive. Although we know they may never be able to operate, she does have a quality of life to some degree once again.

To my mother, although we may not always see things the same way and have disagreements thank you for being my mother. To my daughter, thank you for always being my best friend and the one person I can always count on. We knew the day you were born you were a very special angel given to this family. You have proven beyond any doubts to be the real backbone of my family.

This is an update to let all know that my mother has made it back to living on her own once again. As she said she hates nursing homes and hopes she never has to spend her time there again. Thank you God for helping to make this possible.