After Her Mom Died From Breast Cancer, She Found a Creative Way to Include Her …
Mandi Arneson and her mom, Sandy Andreini, were as close as two people could be. So when Andreini was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2013, A…
In a quiet Wisconsin cemetery, a daughter's act of love transcends death. Mandi Andreini, 28, visits her mother's grave monthly, placing photos of her baby granddaughter, Averie. 'It's a way to keep my mom connected to her grandchild,' Andreini shares. The touching tradition started in April 2025, shortly after Averie's birth. The short video, uploaded to social media, has touched thousands, highlighting the enduring power of love and the ways we find to connect with loved ones lost too soon. The simple gesture is a testament to the strength of family bonds and the search for connection across life's transitions.
Mandi Arneson and her mom, Sandy Andreini, were as close as two people could be. So when Andreini was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2013, A…