Beyond the Blue Polo: A Daughter's Journey Through Love, Loss, and Legacy is a heartfelt memoir that chronicles one woman's decade-long role as her father's caregiver. When her father's laughter begins to fade and the familiar blue polo he wears becomes a symbol of both comfort and decline, Lennidies Montanez steps into a role she never expected to play - caregiver, advocate, and witness to love in its purest form.

Through vivid memories, humor, and unwavering faith, Lennidies shares the emotional and practical realities of caring for her father as he faces dementia, Parkinson's, and cancer. From moments of confusion and heartbreak to unexpected laughter and grace, she reveals the quiet lessons that reshaped her understanding of strength, family, and devotion. Told with honesty and warmth, this memoir celebrates the beauty found in everyday caregiving - the laughter in chaos, the peace in letting go, and the enduring bond between a father and daughter. For anyone who has loved, lost, or carried someone through their final chapter, this book is a reminder that love never truly leaves; it simply changes form and continues living through us.

About the Author

Lennidies Montanez is a writer, artist, and caregiver whose creative work celebrates love, faith, and resilience. Drawing from her personal experiences caring for her parents, she transforms memory into hope and loss into legacy. She is also the founder of Candle Nerds, a candle and art brand inspired by light and renewal. Lennidies lives in South Florida with her husband and family, continuing to create, write, and honor the stories that shaped her.