My mom found my blog...
I thought I would be in trouble, however, she really read the blog and had an open mind. We had a good conversation about my findings. She informed me she would 100% support my decision to be vaccinated.
I am a week into the vaccine and I feel great! There have not been any symptoms, other than general soreness at the vaccine site.
In regards to my brother, he has since recovered from his bout with throat cancer a year ago and is doing much better. We also discussed my blog-- he definitely agrees with my choice in receiving the vaccine.