On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Trinity went to the Emergency Room after experiencing extreme dizziness, a severe headache, significant weakness, and difficulty seeing out of her right eye.
Earlier that day, Trinity had called me to explain what she was feeling and to ask for advice, as Brandon was working 2½ hours away and she was afraid she could not safely care for Bryson. During that conversation, Trinity was slurring her words (something I do not believe she realized herself), which made us feel it was best for her to seek immediate medical care.
Trinity contacted her next-door neighbor, Vanessa, whom she had only met two days prior. Vanessa graciously took Trinity and Bryson to the Emergency Room. While there, doctors performed a CT scan and discovered a very large mass on the right side of Trinity’s brain. She was told she needed to see a neurosurgeon for further evaluation.
Trinity had her neurosurgery consultation on November 5, where doctors determined she needed a more detailed MRI to better understand the nature of the mass. Throughout this entire time, Trinity continued to experience the same symptoms without relief.
On January 7, at UK Hospital in Lexington, an in-depth MRI confirmed that Trinity has a very large (and rare) arachnoid cyst on the right side of her brain. While arachnoid cysts themselves are not uncommon, the size of Trinity’s cyst is rare. The cyst is pressing against the inside of her skull, located in front of her right eye, and has shifted her entire brain toward the left side of her head. (Images of her CT and MRI scans have been shared; please be advised if you choose to view them.)
Most arachnoid cysts do not require treatment, but due to the size of Trinity’s cyst and the neurological symptoms it is causing, surgery is necessary. The planned procedure will involve removing a portion of her skull to access the cyst, draining it, and possibly removing it if doctors determine that is safe. Her skull will then be secured with screws, and her incision will be closed with staples.
Trinity has a pre-operative appointment on February 5, where we will learn more about the length of the surgery and additional pre-op requirements. Her surgery is scheduled for February 23. She will be hospitalized for a minimum of two days. Following surgery, Trinity will not be able to lift Bryson for at least two weeks and will require hands-on assistance until she is cleared by her doctors and her staples are removed. She will also be on strong pain medication, and since she breastfeeds Bryson, preparations will need to be made to ensure both her safety and Bryson’s care during this time.
At this moment, we do not know exactly how long the surgery will take, but we do know that Trinity will need 24/7 care for at least two weeks afterward. Additionally, someone will need to help care for Bryson during this recovery period. Trinity is a full-time, hands-on stay-at-home mother, and this surgery will significantly impact her ability to care for him. While this is a planned surgery, which we are grateful for, it is still a serious situation and far better than facing an emergency surgery if the cyst were to rupture.
Brandon will be taking time off work to help, and I will be traveling from Wisconsin to Kentucky to assist Trinity, Brandon, and Bryson for at least the first two weeks. We will reassess as recovery progresses. We humbly ask for support in any way you are able—whether through prayers, words of encouragement, positive thoughts, sharing this page, or financial assistance. We will continue to provide updates throughout this process, and we want to sincerely thank everyone for their support, kindness, and prayers during this difficult time.
Earlier that day, Trinity had called me to explain what she was feeling and to ask for advice, as Brandon was working 2½ hours away and she was afraid she could not safely care for Bryson. During that conversation, Trinity was slurring her words (something I do not believe she realized herself), which made us feel it was best for her to seek immediate medical care.
Trinity contacted her next-door neighbor, Vanessa, whom she had only met two days prior. Vanessa graciously took Trinity and Bryson to the Emergency Room. While there, doctors performed a CT scan and discovered a very large mass on the right side of Trinity’s brain. She was told she needed to see a neurosurgeon for further evaluation.
Trinity had her neurosurgery consultation on November 5, where doctors determined she needed a more detailed MRI to better understand the nature of the mass. Throughout this entire time, Trinity continued to experience the same symptoms without relief.
On January 7, at UK Hospital in Lexington, an in-depth MRI confirmed that Trinity has a very large (and rare) arachnoid cyst on the right side of her brain. While arachnoid cysts themselves are not uncommon, the size of Trinity’s cyst is rare. The cyst is pressing against the inside of her skull, located in front of her right eye, and has shifted her entire brain toward the left side of her head. (Images of her CT and MRI scans have been shared; please be advised if you choose to view them.)
Most arachnoid cysts do not require treatment, but due to the size of Trinity’s cyst and the neurological symptoms it is causing, surgery is necessary. The planned procedure will involve removing a portion of her skull to access the cyst, draining it, and possibly removing it if doctors determine that is safe. Her skull will then be secured with screws, and her incision will be closed with staples.
Trinity has a pre-operative appointment on February 5, where we will learn more about the length of the surgery and additional pre-op requirements. Her surgery is scheduled for February 23. She will be hospitalized for a minimum of two days. Following surgery, Trinity will not be able to lift Bryson for at least two weeks and will require hands-on assistance until she is cleared by her doctors and her staples are removed. She will also be on strong pain medication, and since she breastfeeds Bryson, preparations will need to be made to ensure both her safety and Bryson’s care during this time.
At this moment, we do not know exactly how long the surgery will take, but we do know that Trinity will need 24/7 care for at least two weeks afterward. Additionally, someone will need to help care for Bryson during this recovery period. Trinity is a full-time, hands-on stay-at-home mother, and this surgery will significantly impact her ability to care for him. While this is a planned surgery, which we are grateful for, it is still a serious situation and far better than facing an emergency surgery if the cyst were to rupture.
Brandon will be taking time off work to help, and I will be traveling from Wisconsin to Kentucky to assist Trinity, Brandon, and Bryson for at least the first two weeks. We will reassess as recovery progresses. We humbly ask for support in any way you are able—whether through prayers, words of encouragement, positive thoughts, sharing this page, or financial assistance. We will continue to provide updates throughout this process, and we want to sincerely thank everyone for their support, kindness, and prayers during this difficult time.
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