HomeMocha Girls on a MissionMocha Girl of the Week: Briyana Willrich Terri Lomax August 7, 2014 I am a Mocha Girl on a Mission because… I have stayed true to who I am throughout all the obstacles and kept God first. Obstacles… In January of 2012, my father was diagnosed with colon cancer. He was only given 6 months to live. He fought the good fight and lived until January of 2014, one month after I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Amaya Rose Flores. All throughout my pregnancy I took care of my father, drove him to his appointments, and was in and out of the hospital, all while preparing for my daughter to come into this world. My father’s passing was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through, especially with a newborn. My daughter is my angel, she helps me stay strong when I feel I have no strength left. Four months went by and I was finally able to go to sleep without crying and then I find out my mother has stage 2 breast cancer. Hearing that was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to hear. Recently on the seventieth of June, she had a huge surgery to remove the cancer and we found out that she is now cancer free. Throughout all of this, God, my daughter, and my family have been my rock. I honestly don’t know where I would be without Him and them. Greatest Accomplishments… -Staying true to who I am despite all I’ve been through -Keeping God first -I will be graduating with my bachelor’s degree in January Were you inspired by Briyana’s story ? Share your feedback below!
