It was March 15, 2023, when Merrilee Heflin’s daughter Rachel Blackman called her for help. Blackman’s husband was at work, her kids were at school, and she was stuck on a bathroom bench, suddenly unable to walk. That was the beginning of a year marked by lost abilities, including walking, writing, and speaking. As they search to find a cure for Blackman, the mother and daughter share unwavering hope and love.