Hello everyone. For those of you who do not know us, we are Margaret(Peg) and Steve Lyness.

Yesterday, April 16th my husband Steve, had major surgery to remove a pilonidal cyst from the base of his tailbone and buttocks. This was a long awaited process as he has been suffering from these cysts for years and it has now taken a turn for the worse. Usually it is a visit to the ER to have them lance, flush, pack and sent home. The first weekend in April was not the case this time. It was not successful in being lanced and ended with us getting in touch with a surgeon.

His surgery yesterday went very well. The doctor was able to remove the core roots of this nasty cyst that has been growing for years and festering. Surgery was a couple of hours but, the opening ended up being deeper and larger than expected. He is hooked to a machine that is called a Med Vac and this will assist him in his healing process. He is resting as comfotable as one can be after such an aggressive surgery. Hoping to be home soon to beging the next step of our journey to recovery. Now the long road to recovery really begins.

This surgery was a little dangerous as it is very close to his, you know what. They are a little worried it may tear and he will have to go back in for another surgery to repair it. Fingers crossed this will not be the case. Once he is released, we are going to be set up with a visiting nurse at home to aid in changing out his med vac and cleaning the area as well as weekly doctors visits over the course of 2 to 3 months.

For those of you who know Steve and myself well, you all know that this is not an easy thing for us to put out there for everyone to read. We understand that there are more people out there in worse situations than our own and under the day to day inflation and rising costs of living money for all is very tight.

With that being said, my husband, Steve has been working endlessly long hours 6 to 7 days a week at 2 jobs for close to 2 years now to help support our family. I also work a full time job on 3rd shift but, with just living on my income alone our family is taking a massive hit going forward. We are working with a social worker from the hospital but, like everything else being based on income we most likely will not be able to receive assistance for financial aid.

Steve has been the rock foundation of our family the heart and soul and we have come to rely on him more than ever. With the past year not having much luck it appears this year isn't going to be any easier. We have had vehicle issues, plumbing issues, basement flooding back in the winter taking out our washer and dryer, chest freezer full of food and our pump. We were able to recover everything but the washer and dryer.

As we are proud, prideful independant people who generally never ask for help with anything as we usually rely on each other and with the help our out 18yr old son as well. Reaching out to everyone is very hard for us to do and is quit honestly very embarrassing for the both of us.

We are asking for any little bit of help that anyone can spare. It's a huge ask and a bold one at that. Going forward, our day-to-day bills are already becoming an issue and now with all the rest of the medical bills that will soon be pouring in we are very overwhelmed and my stress has become very high and I need to stay focused on work and taking care of my family. With your help, we will be able to stay on top of the regular bills and to help pay for his medical expenses.

Our son, William has offered to pitch in to help pay bills but, Steve and I both agree that this is not his responsibility. It is too much to ask and to burden him with at 18 years old and he just started a new job. We have pets and backyard animals to take care of as well as the everyday chores and it's going to be a lot to handle in the next several months.

For all those who are willing to help out we are forever greatful and we know we will never be able to repay everyone. If there is anything in the future we can help you with we will do our best to help in any situation. Please do not feel bad if you can not help out financially. We do not want to put anyone on the spot. This is a big request. We know how expensive the everyday living cost is as everything has been going up from groceries to utility bills to car insurance to mortgages. It breaks my heart that we have to ask this of our friends and family. I was told once that everyone needs to lean on someone at times in their lives for help as we all have been at a low point. We all struggle at times and need a little helping hand. We are swallowing our pride as we put this page together and pray for the best in the future.

We thank each and everyone of you who reaches out and we will forever be in your debt. Know that we love you all and appreciate everything everyone does going forward. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we will do the same for you and yours. God Bless everyone and from bottom of our heart, we thank you all.❤️

On good note. Steve is home and resting as comfy as one can and enjoying his comfy couch.

Love from The Lyness Family