05/31/2026
On May 24, 2026, my mother, Brenda M. Downs, transitioned from an earthly body to being my guardian angel 🕊️.
There is no amount of words that can truly describe how much my mom meant to me or the impact she had on my life. She was my safe place, my biggest supporter, my prayer warrior, my favorite human, and one of the funniest people I’ve ever known.
These past few days have been some of the most difficult of my life, but they have also been some of the clearest reminders of God’s goodness. Through every hug, every prayer, every meal, every text message, every phone call, and every person who showed up for our family, God has reminded me that His love often shows up through people and that I’ll never walk this journey alone.
One of my mom’s favorite sayings was, “Let your light shine. Don’t try to make it shine.”
It’s something she modeled every day of her life, and a lesson I’ll carry with me forever. Her light continues to shine through me, my siblings, her grandchildren, and the countless lives she touched along the way.
My heart is full.
I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who has prayed for us, checked on us, traveled to be with us, shared memories, and loved on our family during this season. Even when I didn’t have the capacity to respond, please know that I saw it, I felt it, and I appreciate it more than words can express.
I’m honored to be her son.
She always told me, “A part of me goes along with you. A part of you goes along with me.” I feel that more than ever now.
I’ll forever be your precious baby.
Until we meet again, Mama. ❤️
