Hello everyone,

My name is Whitney House, and I want to share a very personal story in the hopes of finding support during one of the most challenging times of my life. On September 12th, I will undergo brain surgery due to a rare condition called Moyamoya disease. I invite you to follow along on this journey of faith, healing, and hope.

I’m a 43-year-old wife to my husband, Shane, and proud mom to three beautiful daughters—Skyler, Kyleigh, and Brynlee—plus a wonderful son-in-law, Levi, and our precious new granddaughter, Harper. We live in Frankston, TX, but my roots run deep in Wheeler County.

For over a decade, I poured my heart into teaching. But in October, everything changed. After facing multiple serious health issues, I was forced to resign from my teaching job in February due to excessive absences and declining health. I suffered two strokes within 40 days—each resulting in over 10 days in the hospital. There were also many days when my blood pressure was dangerously low, or my head hurt so badly I couldn’t even see straight.

Resigning also meant losing my health insurance, which has placed a tremendous financial strain on our family.

In October, I was diagnosed with Moyamoya disease, a rare and progressive brain condition that causes blockages in the arteries supplying blood to the brain. This diagnosis came after my second stroke—and then a major one on December 9th. Thankfully, I reached the hospital in time to receive life-saving clot-busting medication.

A follow-up MRA on February 27th revealed worsening arterial blockages—particularly in the anterior cerebral arteries (ACAs) and left middle cerebral artery (MCA). While my brain is working overtime to create new blood flow pathways, the disease continues to progress, significantly increasing my risk of more strokes.

The only treatment to slow the progression of Moyamoya is brain surgery. I am scheduled for a Direct and Indirect Revascularization on September 12th at UT Southwestern in Dallas. This complex procedure is meant to restore blood flow to my brain and reduce the risk of future strokes.

Managing life on a single income—while facing mounting medical bills, travel costs, and ongoing care—has been incredibly difficult. It’s even more stressful knowing that stress itself is dangerous for me; my survival depends on keeping my blood pressure within a certain range.

So today, I’m reaching out with a humble heart. Any support—whether through donations, prayers, or simply sharing my story—means the world to our family. All contributions will go directly toward monthly expenses, medical bills, and travel costs for my upcoming surgery and recovery.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Your love and support give us the strength to keep going. Together, we are believing in brighter days ahead.

With love and gratitude,

Whitney House & Family