This is probably the hardest thing I have ever typed. And after 3 weeks, I can barely get the words out. For quite some time Jamey has not been feeling well. Some of it subtle - he has been unable to do his normal type of work- painting, his pride and joy. He has been struggling with tasks. Things that have always come easy, suddenly are difficult. Normal daily household chores exhausting. He has lost a lot of weight, if you know him you know he doesn't have a lot of extra to start with. After 3 trips to the ER, and a misdiagnosis of TMJ, he learned the absolute worse news, that what he actually has is cancer. It will be a difficult fight. He will be having his first major surgery on Thursday. He will be having a stay in the hospital followed by additional surgeries and 8 weeks of DAILY radiation and chemo, that we will have to travel to. Jamey is a person who takes so much pride in his work, and being a provider... He will be unable to work for an extended period of time, if ever. He is the breadwinner of the household. I made this fundraiser, because I am trying to ease some of the stress he is dealing with. The stress of facing a life or death situation like this can not be expressed in words honestly. He is so worried about his life, the house , and me. The bills and medical bills are piling up and we have not even started with his treatment. There will be significant travel every day for at least 8 weeks , with only one vehicle, and I am unsure if he can drive himself, providing this surgery is successful and without complications. I'm not sure he will be able to be left alone for some time after. It has taken almost 3 hours to type up little note. It is probably denial still. It is hard to believe I am typing this at all. It has been an extremely hard 2026 for so many in our area . So many classmates, friends and family going through struggles. Thank you to all my friends and family out there who care. We have not been able to talk about this because it has been too hard.. And thank you to anyone and everyone, who takes the time to read or share this link or donates. We thank you all. Thank you.