Last yr in April 2025 I went into the emergency with shortness of breath to be told that I was Anemic. Which is what kick started the whole year and 3 months now its march 2026. While there they discovered I had a Congenital bicusp Aortic Stenosis. Which meant I needed open heart valve replacement. I tried to play it off and continue working but by the end of October 2025 my body wasn't having it. So I had to stop working. I didn't want to. My world came crashing around me. It's just me. And my circle is small. But ive managed to get through surgery with help of a couple of friends and the saving I had. Im in the healing process and  I got an abcess. Which is killing me but mostly its a threat to my heart. I need dental work just enough to keep the poison from harming my heart. Im completely out of financial support. It's like im right there. In about 2½- 3 months ill be able to go back to work. The Good Lord has given me Lilly pads of hope that helped me through this and im praying this touches someone or one's to help me on my last Lilly pad. Im like so close. It's so hard to advocate for yourself but I have Dr. And Dentist that could vouch for me. Living on my own and trying to live healthy made me not plan for the unexpected. This time around I will be prepared. Thats for sure. As prepared as I can be.  Thanks to everyone listening. God Bless. 

         Stephanie Smith