We've lost our mother too soon . The images Above are my 3 youngest siblings at my mother's viewing && this photo below is my youngest sister after we recently cleaned up my mother's grave .
Mommas funds
Today my heart sits a little heavier as I come to a realization that no matter how productive I am ..I’ll never have my momma back and all the memories I have left is all I’ll have to cherish of her for the rest of my life ; It’s amazing how much healing and comfort my siblings and I provide eachother at such low times . Momma built us strong . Im grateful for a strong support system such as the one ive had on this rough journey ! (Friends , family , teachers , ect have been so supportive ) My name is Ariana Leal and I Am the Oldest daughter of Lori Ann Leal A caring full of ambition and personality human being who lived her life to the fullest with the richest heart and smile ! . Nothings like a mother’s love . My mother gained her wings Jan 11 2022 and ever since…. me and my siblings been standing tall for eachother to keep hope and pushing for a better future ! My mother left behind 6 children . I was born and raised in Florida . I would definitely call myself a Florida girl my mother raised all of us on a ranch In Naples Florida along where she held onto a lifetime memories of my grandfather who was murdered in 2007 when my mother was only 28 years old . The next couple of years my mother faced lots of battles . My mother’s siblings continued to persuade her to sell the property she grew up on and doubted that she could live there due to everyone else’s choices of not wanting anything to do with the land … my mother was not only very intelligent but talented as well . I remember her teaching me how to groom a horse as far as to riding as well !she’s even taught me how to plant palm trees as for my grandfather showed her how to do the same ;He had a plan and began to multiply palms on the property and sell them she continued his legacy after he was taken from us . This inspired me growing up … Walking through all the palms as a little girl ! Remembering before they were even planted into the ground yet when my grandfather had barley brought them on a back of a trailer … It just goes so much deeper when I know my mother loves that ranch as well ! I’ve never asked for something so straight foward in this matter . But God put courage in my heart that this is the right path to take for me and my siblings . We all wish to live at the ranch and continue to make memories there with our own families in the future . Unfortunately my mother’s siblings don’t feel the same and wish to what I was told give us a small piece of the 5 acres that wouldn’t even fit cows on it …. Everything my mother did inspired me she was definitely a hustler ! I don’t mind selling watermelons how she taught me as well ! For a matter of a fact I’ve fundraised my own sweet 16 … I sold cupcakes and brownies around my neighborhood walked door to door and earned my fairy tail! My mom taught me to fight for what I love ! I remeber being just a little girl selling corn on the cob at my grandfathers family owned business Leals Tires in fort Myers Florida on Ortiz , this building as well was destroyed by the enemy but God had better plans and my uncles continued my grandfathers legacy as well multiplying the businesses and locations . For this is the reason I would love to keep what I have left to cherish and grow upon with my siblings … we’re young … I’m young …. I’m only 22 I’ve put myself into cosmetology school earlier this year and I’m halfway through ! I love my career I just had to focus on what belongs to us . I know sadly this is the worst tragic situation a human can be put through is losing a mother, But I’m to strong to stay silent ! My siblings and I deserve this ranch even if it means to purchase the land that my uncles want to get off their hands . Maybe they didn’t raise their children there but my mother for a fact raised us there and I see so much potential for me and my little brothers and sisters …….. in the End I give God my battles to fight ! If the property is over priced I’ll continue to do what’s right for my siblings w any funds I’m helped with ; we wish to as well get her a stone !we are frequently are at my mother’s grave … My mother’s siblings help w my mother’s memorial services I thank God because I was hopeless , sick , traumatized and any other emotional wreck you can think of when you lose your mother ! but I didn’t expect for them to want to just throw my siblings and i out of the picture so tremendously when it came to the property . I didn’t even think of the property or what was to come . My mother was my focus I picked out her outfit to doing her hair and makeup what she loved me doing ! I had to plan it all out ! , I still feel as if this is all a dream … My siblings and I are holding on tight for this rodeo ……I’ve been doing this for them .. I’m Glad I got to make my mother proud ! Im still trying to be a great role model / Big sister…. I finished high school , I’m a cosmetologist in the making I plan to open up my own spa in the future ! I have my car since 2018 it’s not the best but I still pick up my siblings and go out ! I plan to keep my family together no matter the circumstances. I don’t own my own home but the property where I grew up would be perfect to start a home and plenty of space for us . I know it’s possible in Jesus name . I wana keep inspiring the world . My mother always told me she was proud and had seen a lot of potential in me without her words , letters of love and care she continuously showed ;I wouldn’t have this much faith and I’m grateful ! I am so grateful for anyone who wants to hear me out or get to know my story because there’s only one of me and I’ll continue to give courage in this world and show others it’s okay to speak up ! God will send his angels in all different forms and shapes . And you aren’t alone in this world ! I’m doing my best to prove it thank you from the bottom of my heart ! I love you mom ! You’ll forever live on in our hearts mommy <3
