City: Independence

Brain Injury: My mom hit her head on a concrete ledge in 2014

Explanation of Mask: The brain injury my mom has is real. That’s our new reality even if it’s a bit foggy. There are lighter days and darker days – some that are easier and others that are harder, but every day is given to us graciously by God. I was feeling angry and frustrated at first, not appreciating the day. Now I’m not so angry and frustrated anymore and instead I thank him for the day, especially with my mom. I think I took her for granted a lot (probably still do a little now) and that’s some good that has come out of this: I found a new appreciation for the day and for my mom (along with other things). I may have felt like I lost her for a little while there, but I know she is still right here next to me. And I’m ok.