ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Christy Schroeder chuckles looking through old photos beside her daughter. Laying in her hospital bed, the mom flips through memories of trips to Disney World, a visit to the mall with her granddaughter and selfies from healthier times.
The pair dropped their phones turned to one another; Amanda Deringer held her mom’s hand.
“I love you so much,” said Amanda. “You took care of me.” Amanda describes her mom as a true caregiver.
“What’s not to love. I mean, she’s compassionate.” Later a somber Christy responded to the characterization…