Dear diary,

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Please give me the strength to not break down in the bathroom at Mom’s house. Hearing her broken voice say “Alexa play Elton John”…. “Your Song” comes on first. I’m trying to get ready to take her out to get some items. She’s 83 lbs now and coughing down yet another boost in the living room. I’m battling back buckets of tears. My heart is breaking. So many beautiful moments. The bitter sweetness is as palpable as it is unbearable. “Mom I can just go, I don’t mind.” Mom: “No. I’m going.” You got it, love. Ask me for the moon and I’ll wrap it up in the stars for you.