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“Loving Tiara is the kind of memoir that both breaks your heart and fills it up with hope and inspiration. Tiffani Goff is a fierce and faithful mother who is determined to give her daughter a good life. Her story shows us how a family can overcome extraordinary obstacles, and how a mom can be a superhero.” Candi Sary, author of Black Crow White Lie

“Beautiful, raw, authentic, tragic, and an incredibly precious read…”

“This memoir, when once finished, there is no looking back. After having the privilege of being part of this family’s day-to-day life, I wanted my experience to be never-ending. This story rapidly became essential food for my soul, allowing me to savor every “bite” with each page. Tiara’s life is the thread of the memoir, however never do the others become blurred. This is truth, without excuses, explanations, or regrets. What a distinguished way to experience life on life’s terms. Thank you, Tiffani! I have never been able to have children, however, those three beautiful girls were mine as long as the story went on. Give yourself the gift of this read, it will be with you for a very long time.” Verified Amazon Customer, 12/10/2020

” Five stars isn’t enough!”

” Wow, definitely gives perspective to those caring for special needs children. Tiffani is the definition of sacrifice, dedication, and unconditional love while taking care of her daughter, Tiara. Thank you tiffani for sharing Tiara with us.” Verified Amazon Customer 12/30/2020

Prologue from Loving Tiara:

I can never find the quiet. I know that someday this will end and I will have plenty of quiet time, but right now I can’t imagine that being my reality. Someone always needs me.

Most days I just hope to survive until she falls asleep. I constantly ask God, the universe, whoever can hear my thoughts, to give me the strength to carry on. It’s the mantra that plays in my head all day long until she falls asleep at night, and then I say, “Thank you, thank you, thank you” with a huge sigh of relief. I survived another day.

I always wonder how I find the strength to keep going. Everyone in my family and inner circle are shocked that I keep doing what I’m doing. Some have begged me to stop, find another way, or have her placed outside the home, for they fear she will eventually kill me. I refuse to listen to them or entertain their suggestions, because I know in my heart, being her caretaker won’t last forever. I’m meant to be her caretaker for her entire life, and no one can stop me from doing otherwise.

I often wonder how I can love, more than life itself, the person who abuses me daily. Why do I crave her kisses, her bear hugs, and her contagious smiles, when I know she will suddenly lash out at me without any warning?

I would rather die taking care of her than give up on her. I am her mother, her voice, her strength her advocate, and her biggest fan. I am also a wife and a mother to my two other beautiful girls. They all need me to be strong, so they can pretend our lives are “normal.” Even when I feel like dying inside, I carry on, because that is who I am. This is the story of loving Tiara.

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Update on Tiara, Easter Sunday

Mar. 31, 2013

It’s Easter Sunday and I just returned to the hospital after surprising my other girls with a early morning visit to watch them open their baskets.  My mother in law came to stay with Tiara and I went home for 2 hours.  It was so nice to hug my other big babies and eat breakfast…

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Update on Tiara, Saturday March 30, 2013

Mar. 30, 2013

Not much has changed since yesterday with Tiara.  She had some more oxygenation issues this morning and they had to increase the settings on the bipap and decided to put in an ng tube for feeding.  She had this same thing last time so it looks like she is as sick as in January.  Her…

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Update on Tiara, March 28, 2013 1:30 p.m.

Mar. 29, 2013

Tiara was transferred to the ICU this morning around 6am after her oxygen repeatedly kept desatting.  A ran out into the hall to get help and saw her resident charting at the computer.  I asked her to hurry and help but once she got in the room she started checking the probe to see if…

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We both have the flu again!

Mar. 29, 2013

This is going to be a very quick update because I am super sick and feel miserable.  Last night I felt achy all night and didn’t sleep and Tiara seemed to feel the same.  I felt like I was jumping up to check on her every few minutes as a result I was a zombie…

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Back in the hospital…

Mar. 28, 2013

Unfortunately my prediction that Tiara was going to get worse came to fruition and she was admitted to Choc yesterday morning. I noticed she seemed a little worse but not as bad as in the past when I would rush her to the hospital.  I kept thinking about the new development of the base of…

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Things are going downhill fast!

Mar. 27, 2013

Yesterday I decided to start a huge project and now I am shooting myself in the leg for starting such a large endeavor. I was out in the backyard attempting to make my neglected yard look decent by weeding the beds and the area between the cement.  When we bought this house over 10 years…

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The sleep study results are in, more bad news!

Mar. 26, 2013

Many of you know Tiara completed a sleep study at CHOC several weeks ago which was long overdue.  After talking with the technician I got the feeling the doctor was going to suggest/order Tiara use oxygen to sleep, but I figured I wouldn’t worry about it until he confirmed my suspicion. Friday afternoon we had…

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Trapped in the car with no where to run…

Mar. 25, 2013

This post is just another reality life blog story about me getting beat up by Tiara.  This event happened Thursday night even though you aren’t reading this until at least Monday. Thursday night’s Trinity has gymnastics at 6pm for which we leave at 5:45p.m..  I was hoping Lou would be home from work so I…

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Did you know Easter was next Sunday?

Mar. 22, 2013

You might think I am crazy, but how did Easter get here so quick?  I was walking through Target today with Tiara when I suddenly realized Easter was next Sunday and I didn’t have anything to put in the Easter baskets.  I know my kids are all older but they still except an Easter basket…

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Wow, what a morning!

Mar. 20, 2013

So, I have been up since 3:30 am when Trinity came into my bed after having a bad dream.  I was squished between Tiara and Trinity and was starting to freak out so I decided to get up and check on my blog.  Yesterday afternoon I was finishing my post for today when I couldn’t…

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Mom, Wife, author of Loving Tiara, retired home stager, and chronic volunteer. I laugh when I'm happy, nervous, or stressed, so basically, I'm always laughing, and you can hear me from down the block if the windows are open. I love to swear even though it isn't ladylike, and I'm brutally honest, but in a super nice way, or so I think? I tend to roll my eyes, and apparently, my face is very expressive because even when I don't open my mouth, everyone knows what I'm thinking. My hubby and I are homebodies; I'm obsessed with always doing the "right thing " and taking care of my skin. I love learning, am always trying to evolve as a human being, and am a bit of a perfectionist. Let's have some fun! xoxo tiffani
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