So, I wanted to take some time out here and share a bit of my recent story. My brother who was the second born (I am the oldest) has thought he won his battle with cancer two years ago. I was called by my sister in law (they were divorced but we stayed connected) in June his health was not looking great. He had been stubborn and not seen a doctor or move on his VA benefits. So, this started a set up for care for forward motion to better health. His ex-wife and her finance moved in to help care for him. Then in Aug his health took a turn. We went from forward motion to planning end of life. He passed 8/24/25. Upon arriving to his home for the celebration of life I then became overwhelmed with grief that I thought I might die. When his best friends wife asked how she could help (all while I am puking in a trash can because it was closer than the bathroom and nope I was not going to clean up vomit from myself) I said pray because I feel like I could die and I choose life. Please consider your mind set as not just something to check off. I would not have been able to voice my needs and what I really wanted if I was not doing the mind set work. It works but you have to do the work. I do the work so that I can choose my life and the freedoms I want.