My father Bodie Vail passed away on August 10th, and my mom Theresa is facing bills on a portion of dad’s retirement. She's no longer working because she was his full-time caregiver until he passed, and right now one of the biggest weights on her shoulders is the car payment.

My father before he had passed had 38 surgeries one of which was due to a brain bleed he had for months prior missed by medical staff. My mom had to ask the doctors the hard questions knowing dad would not get any better. Dad lost most of his functions and was told he had 6 months to live on July 29th prior to coming home to be on hospice. My dad only made it 2.5 weeks before going to meet his maker.

My parents were married for 39 years and mom took her vows seriously to my dad. My dad was a kind man who helped everyone out and always put himself last. He was loved by many, and now it's our turn to show up for my mom the way he always showed up for others.