I want to try and write a book. Have no idea how to start. Just want to share my last 3 months. Maybe be able to remember this day in the future to help me with writing the book.

On April 9, 2026 I had Brian surgery to remove my second brain tumor (first brain tumor surgery was April 22, 2024)in my frontal lobe area of my brain and skull. To my surprise the tumor had invaded the bone around my sinus cavity and right orbit bone. The sinus cavity had to be removed and the upper orbit roof of the eye socket was removed. So a peek implant was need custom made to take the place of my skull that had to be removed and the orbit eye bone. Picture shows this beautiful custom made implant for this surgery. Surgery went will sent home next day.

Fast forward to my two week (April 20) follow with surgeon for suture to be removed. I explained to doctors PA that I still had a bad headache, neck pain, eye pain and a low fever. They stated that is normal incision looks good with the exception of a small piece on right side that wasn’t closed up tight so they did those paper strips on that area. Told to return in two more weeks for remove of those strips. I returned in the two week (May 1).

Again I explained to the PA that I was still having headache, neck pain, eye pain and low grade fever. She said give it 3 months it will take time to feel better.

Well by the next day May 2 the fever was going higher the pain was getting worse. So bad I was putting ice packs on my head and neck with no relief of the pain. I was on oxycodin for pain and Tylenol for fever. This items were not helping or giving any relief. By Sunday May 3rd it was even more severe. In bed all day. Monday May 4 I’m asking Becky we need to do something. I’m really not feeling good. She reached out to the PA which told us to go to ER.

Will needless to say they ran test and scan to find out I have a fluid buildup and a abscess in my Brian and will need another brain surgery but this time remove a abscess and clean out the brain that the Surgeon said was like slim when he got inside my brain. The beautiful peek custom made peek implant was not usable and a new one was not able to be made since this was an emergency situation. That left the surgeon the only option of a mesh titanium implant that the surgeon would need to try and shape to be my new skull and eye socket. That is the one picture on this post with metal looking implant.

This infection cause for me to have to be on IV broad spectrum antibiotic for 6 plus weeks. Since they can’t keep you in hospital that long unless you are unable to fend for yourself then a picc line in installed in you upper arm that leads to the open of the heart for medicine to be administer by a caregiver (Rebecca Loveless) or yourself.

I’m coming to the end of the IV antibiotics and removal of picc line in 20 more days. I’m looking forward to that day.

Here is me being difficult. I don’t tolerate antibiotics really well. So for the time I’m on them I have upset stomach, diarrhea and pain in the upper arm where the picc line is inserted.

I want to thank Josh, Cathy and Steve for helping care for our animals and our home while I have been down and Becky caring for me.

I pray to Jesus and ask for the comfort, strength and support to get me to the full healing so that I hope to get back to my life.

Thanks for reading my rant and being part of my journey.

I want to thank all who has send cards, flowers, love and prayers.

I love you all

January 13, 2026 update to the journey.

The Brain tumor has returned and I’m looking at another Brian surgery in the coming months. I haven’t even been able to get back to my new normal or start working like I was hoping too and here I go again. I could sure use some help financially if you find it in your heart to donate.

All funds raised are being used to help with my medical expenses and everyday household expenses. I thank you all for your help. This is been very humbling for me and hard to ask for help.

I never in my life have asked for help, but I’m in a hard spot at this time and need prayers and blessings from all. We had planned to move to Oklahoma in the summer of 2023. We purchased a home that was in a wonderful neighborhood with an open floor plan and a view of a pasture with cows. Such a peaceful feeling. Our plan changed drastically due to a medical issue with me. I was diagnosed with a brain tumor and would need brain surgery to remove a 7.2cm frontal lobe tumor that pushed my brain back to the midline. The doctors said this is a giant tumor and has to be removed. They also said because it had invaded my skull and started pushing my skull outward, causing a golf ball-sized bump on my forehead, that I would need a craniotomy with cranioplasty. That is when they can’t put back the portion of the skull that is invaded by the tumor. A prosthesis skull would need to be made to replace the skull they are not able to put back. I had surgery on April 22, 2024. I have not worked in 5 months and am not sure when I can get back to work. I’m self-employed, so no state disability is an option for me.

12 weeks after the surgery, I had a seizure, and because of the seizure, I would not be able to drive any longer. Not being able to drive also makes it hard to get back to work. I will have to do doctor follow-ups every 4 months with MRI as this type of tumor has the potential to regrow, so it has to be watched closely. This is a lifelong struggle for me that has changed my life forever. Once the doctor said I was able to move to a new home in Oklahoma, we packed up and headed east to our new adventure and hopes of getting back to work.

Well, upon arriving at the home and doing a walk-around, we discovered that the brickwork outside is pulling away and falling down off the house, and inside the home, there are large cracks in the walls. We called out a foundation contractor to only get more devastating news that we would have to have the foundation piered from under the house and shore up the foundation and straighten the walls. The cost is $22,600. This is a huge blow for me as I have not had any income in over 5 months. I’m asking for help from you all to get me over this setback so that I can get back on my feet. I believe God has me and will help me to move forward physically and financially. I just need a little help.