Kayleigh Rice

This is for my mom on her current journey: Hello my name is Stephanie. I have a genetic brain and body tumor condition that is only managed by surgery every 3-4 years. I have had this condition since I was a teenager. I got it from my dad as he has the same condition. I just happen to have a more complex version than he does so I have had tumors on my heart as well. I have made it to 43 now so I feel very blessed that my last nine surgeries have been successful to keep me here. I am currently in planning for my tenth brain surgery as I was just diagnosed with another skull base tumor last month. It has gotten the size of a shooter marble and yes I know I am aging myself using that reference lol. For those who didn't get the pleasure of growing up in the wonder years of the 80s and haven't played marbles it is a 1" size ball compressed on my jugular artery. My tumors are not cancer based but are hormonal and tissue based that grow off the sides of my main arteries. This causes many circulatory issues that I am currently having extreme migraines and shortness of breath which often makes me feel like I am dying. With that I am having to take it easy which is not in my nature. I usually push through everything and mind over matter everything in life. While I cannot do much at this time I am falling short on bills and am afraid I might falter on my loans. I will also have uncovered medical bills that I will have to figure out how to pay and I am falling under the weight of it all. I hate to ask for help but I don't know any other way to keep afloat with my current health. I have been scrambling the last few months making it happen but I am getting to the point I am running out of resources and I don't have a way to create more at this time. If I can just get through this next surgery without the added stress of everyday life it would be a true blessing. I would be able to focus on my health and my family. I have made provisions should I not survive surgery for my kids but I have hope that will not be the case. I am currently working on a book but I am not near finishing it yet. Thank you for your time.