No one wants to think about life altering events in which they have not controlled; I am no exception. The untimely and devastating death of my mother occurred without warning or preparation. Looking back, there was nothing to prepare for; she was only 51 years old. Could I have been more prepared for the loss of my mother? Yes, I knew she had some health issues; however, the diagnosed issues were not what killed her. My mother’s death rocked my world to the core. Life as I knew it would never be the same. People lose loved ones every day. I am not unique in that regard; however, I was certainly not prepared for the loss or the future. Suddenly, without warning; my siblings and I no longer had a mother to share our lives with, my dad