9 years. It's been 9 years since I started taking care of my mother after she became paralyzed after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm, along with three major strokes from the surgery. They gave her 1 year or less to live 9 years ago. I just really want to thank everyone I can

These 9 years have been insane. So many ups, many more downs, but there's that meme that's been true for me: it's about the people and friends met along the way. Mom may have never made it as far as she has without so many amazing people. I may not have made it this far.