My wife Rikiee was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma stage 2, an unforeseen and life-altering medical condition. As she begins chemotherapy treatments, our family is facing a great deal of uncertainty—not only regarding her health, but also in terms of our financial stability. The mounting medical bills from Rikiee’s recent hospital stay and the unknowns of her treatment and work capacity have significantly changed the dynamics of our household finances.