
09/07/2025
🌸 Shine Family Spotlight: Mona’s Journey 🌸
A year ago this September, Mona faced the unimaginable—losing her beloved mother suddenly and unexpectedly. 💙 In the midst of her grief, she had to leave everything she knew behind and transitioned into a temporary AFL placement.
Not long after, she met Janice, who soon welcomed her into her own home as an AFL.
Just a few months later, in December, Janice also lost her mother suddenly. Out of shared heartbreak, something beautiful was born—two women helping each other heal, finding purpose, and reminding one another that they weren’t alone.
Janice said it best:
“I feel like we’ve helped each other through the same kind of loss. With Mona losing her mom in September, and me losing mine in December, we’ve walked through it together. Mona was the reason I kept going, giving me a purpose after losing the most important person in my life.”
Thursday, Mona honored her mom’s memory with a beautiful balloon release—a heartfelt way to celebrate her life and the love they shared. 🎈💙 Surrounded by her Shine family and the support of Janice, it was a moment of remembrance, healing, and hope.
Today, Mona is flourishing. She has grown in strength, joy, and even achieved incredible personal milestones like her health and weight loss journey—with Janice supporting her every step of the way. 🌟
Mona is the sweetest soul with the happiest smile, and her story is a reminder that even in life’s hardest moments, love and connection can create a new chapter filled with light.
We are so proud of you, Mona, and grateful for the way you and Janice embody the heart of the Shine family. 💙✨
🙏 If you’ve ever had someone walk beside you during a hard season, share their name below so we can honor them too. 💙