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Arizona state ‘26 @hopechurchmvmt Isaiah 41:10✝️

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It has now been 731 days since I last got to hug my mother—a moment that still feels close enough to touch yet painfully out of reach. Grief has been an incredibly heavy companion, one that arrives without warning and settles into the deepest corners of my days. There have been moments when coping felt impossible, when the weight of her absence pressed so hard it stole the breath from my chest.

But even in the darkest parts of this journey, I have found light. Friends and family have stood beside me, offering comfort in ways big and small, reminding me I am not walking through this loss alone. And through every wave of pain, every quiet night, and every heavy morning, God has been my steady ground—guiding me, holding me together, and giving me the strength to keep going even when I didn’t feel strong at all.

I miss my mother more than words can ever fully hold. There isn’t a single day that passes without thoughts of her drifting through my mind—a memory, a lesson she taught me, her laughter, or just the sound of her voice echoing somewhere in my heart. Her absence is something I’ve learned to carry, but it will never weigh less.

One of the greatest gifts anyone can give me—one that warms my heart each time I hear it—is when people tell me I look like her. It feels like a small piece of her is still here in me, shining through in ways I never realized. It’s a reminder that her love, her spirit, and her beauty live on, not just in memory, but within me.

731 days without her arms around me, but a lifetime left of carrying her love. And though grief remains, so does gratitude—for the people who support me, the strength I’ve found, the faith that grounds me, and the incredible woman whose presence shaped my world. I love you my peach!! taken in Arizona by @rachel.tuscano

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a year ago

365 days without you !
“It’s been one year since I had to say goodbye, and the world hasn’t been the same without you. I think of you every single day. and I still feel your presence in every breath I take. The pain of losing you hasn’t gone away. I miss you more than words can describe I still reach for the phone to call you, Your absence is a hole in my heart, but your memory is a light that continues to guide me. But in the midst of my grief and pain , I’ve found strength and comfort in unexpected places. If it weren’t for the love and support of my church community, I honestly don’t know where I’d be. Their kindness, prayers, and the sense of belonging have carried me through the toughest moments of my life ! Thank you, Lord, for surrounding me with people who have been there for me the most during this time I’m Forever grateful for my church community!! taken in Old Town Scottsdale by @rachel.tuscano

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2 years ago

Happy Mother’s Day

To the first love of my life
I’ve never posted anything like this and I feel like I should I never thought I would be writing anything like this but hi I’m Rachel and if you don’t know me I guess now you do. I hate the truth but you can’t always hide from it so as you know it’s Mother’s Day and my mother deserves the world and personally I didn’t exactly know what to do for her big day life has been hard lately and most of you don’t know but my mother has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 Screama cell noba cancer it’s throat cancer doesn’t matter I was away in college and I got the call and it broke my heart so my family’s is definitely going through it I would’ve never thought out of everyone in the world my own mother would be suffering like this I hate to see her in this much pain it’s crazy to think the world is so short so really keep the memories and don’t take anything for granted time you can’t just buy more time with the ones you love. Spend it wisely if I were to give you advice I would say hang with your. Family you don’t know how long there here for I know that’s sad to think about but it’s sadly true anyway I just wanted to thank her for giving me life she recently told me she hasn’t been in this much pain since she gave birth to me and if I were able to just take that pain way from her and put it on my I would I don’t show my love as much as I want to but I love you so much you have no clue I would like to say you are the only reason I’m here in Jersey right now just being here with you. I would say to the world your just a mother but to our family you are the world. I know I don’t have a great way of showing how much I appreciate you but I truly do. Just wanted you to know you are so loved and I’m always here for you because you have never failed to not be there for me.

LOVE YOU ALWAYS - Rachel peet 🥰 by @rachel.tuscano

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3 years ago

Just a girl who loves country nights. taken in The Duce by @rachel.tuscano

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2 months ago

A little reminder that life is pretty sweet :) lake day with bestie by @rachel.tuscano

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3 months ago

Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Vice! 🤍💍

So grateful I got to witness such a beautiful day and celebrate the beginning of your forever. Praying for a lifetime of love, joy, and God’s blessings over your marriage.

P.S. I caught the bouquet… so I guess we’ll see what happens next! 💐😉 taken in San Tan Valley, Arizona by @rachel.tuscano

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4 months ago

Destination wedding : Cancun edition 🌴 taken in Cancún, México by @rachel.tuscano

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6 months ago

“Photo dump ft. my favorites” by @rachel.tuscano

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a year ago

Definitely my favorite group of people by far this year we weren’t just a family we were a tribe in unity #2nd place! NORTH MARROON WINTER SOLDIERS ❄️❄️ by @rachel.tuscano

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a year ago

“Still here. Still his ✝️” taken in Tempe, Arizona by @rachel.tuscano

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a year ago

“Turning 21 feels even better when you’re loved like this :) “ #21stbirthday #bestfriends taken in Huntington Beach, California by @rachel.tuscano

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a year ago

The heart of this mission trip wasn’t just the work we did, but the family we became. So thankful for this family on mission San Diego will always have a special place in my heart #MissionFamily #GodsWork #SanDiego” @hopechurchmvmt by @rachel.tuscano

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