Crezyl Bowling medical campaign

My Journey, Surgery Timeline & Why I’m Asking for Help

I never imagined I would find myself in a position where I would have to ask for help. I have always worked hard to provide for my family and handle whatever challenges life has placed in front of me. But this past year has been one of the most difficult seasons of my life.

My Surgery Timeline:

🩺 April 13, 2026 — I underwent major surgery, including a hysterectomy, removal of part of my colon, and the creation of an ileostomy. What was expected to be a much shorter surgery turned into a very long and complicated procedure because of extensive scar tissue and adhesions.

🩺 April–August 2026 — I spent months living with an ileostomy while recovering, adjusting to a completely different way of life, managing pain and other challenges, and trying to get strong enough for my next surgery.

🩺 August 10, 2026 — I finally underwent my ileostomy reversal, with the hope that this would be the beginning of the final chapter of my recovery. The surgery itself went well, but unfortunately, my recovery has not gone as smoothly as we hoped.

🩸 August 11–present — I began passing blood after surgery and remain hospitalized. My surgeons are continuing to observe me closely, hoping the bleeding will naturally stop and that I can avoid additional procedures or a blood transfusion. My blood counts have been dropping, so they are keeping me here until they are confident that I am stable and safe to go home.

What was supposed to be a short 1–2 day hospital stay has turned into an unexpected extended stay because of the bleeding.

This entire journey has been physically, emotionally, and financially overwhelming. I have been unable to work while dealing with my surgeries and recovery, and now I am facing lay off, Apple are laying off thousands of employees on the 28th of August, unfortunately I am one of the unlucky ones.

As a single mother raising my teenage son, I worry about more than just my own recovery. I have to think about our home, household bills, everyday expenses, and making sure my son is taken care of while I am unable to work.

Asking for help is not easy for me. I have always tried to be independent and do everything I can on my own. But right now, I truly need support.

If you are able to donate, any amount—no matter how small—would mean so much to me and my son. Your donation will help us get through this difficult period while I focus on healing and getting back on my feet.

If you cannot donate, please consider sharing my GiveSendGo, sending a prayer, or simply keeping me and my son in your thoughts. Every prayer, share, message, and act of kindness means more than you know.

I am trusting God through this difficult season and praying that the bleeding stops, my blood counts stabilize, I can avoid a transfusion, and I can finally go home and continue healing.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has prayed for me, checked on me, encouraged me, donated, or shared my story. I am incredibly grateful. ❤️🙏

“God is within her, she will not fall.” — Psalm 46:5