Supporting Scott and Tonya Moehlman

Please consider donating to help support these wonderful people as Scott fights a devastating brain tumor. He and Tonya are two beautiful souls, newly married, and some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. Your donation will help support them and their family as they navigate daily life, monthly expenses, and most of all, mounting medical expenses. Thank you for your donation. Prayers are also welcomed and appreciated ❤️

Here is the update from March 10, 2024 and a link to Scott’s CaringBridge site that Tonya updates regularly:

https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/scottmoehlman

Yesterday marked one year since we walked into the ER to make sure Scott did not have a mini stroke. He was having vision problems and sensations on the left side of his body that were concerning to the eye doctor.

We remember thinking nothing of the ER docs follow up comment after he assured us it was not a stroke, “ we need to do an MRI, it could be MS or a Brain tumor.” Both of us were sure it was neither of those things… An hour later, we stood speechless looking at the X-ray of a mass on Scott ‘s thalamus.

It would be another week before we saw a Nero surgeon and just a few days later, Scott would have a massive grand mal seizure that threw our world into a tailspin; one we have been living in since.

In a blink of an eye everything changed. He didn’t just have a tumor to address but now had lost the entire left side of his body. The diagnosis was one thing, something we were going to have to work through and address head on, but the instant loss of mobility, independence, strength and self sufficiency was another thing; something much more difficult to overcome emotionally and mentally.

The challenges Scott has faced for 365 days and continues to face are more than anyone should have to endure. I am often left feeling helpless by the crushing weight of this disease.

The sudden changes and deterioration are a rollercoaster.

Last night as we lay in bed we prayed a prayer of thanks. In darkness we have seen a great light - the light of those who have come to love us and fight a good fight of faith with us. We have been sustained even in our most weary moments by His grace. We have seen provision and generosity from strangers, friends and family and we continue to see we are not alone in any of this.

Twelve months ago, I had never even heard of Glioblastoma, the standard of care is focused on quality not quantity of life. Time is often limited with GBM. This is not our hope, ours hope is found in Christ alone, yet we also are not ignorant of what we face.

So, today we celebrate 365 days of life. We celebrate memories made(good/bad), growth of character, healing and provision; we celebrate peace that passes understanding, that never leaves and keeps us in the midst of every storm.

Today I celebrate Scott… he is one hell of a man; he never gives up, gives great effort in all he does, acts humbly and keeps moving forward.

Update: over the last week Scott has had several falls, no serious injury but has pulled the muscle in his lower back making moving on the right side difficult. That added to his already left side makes moving very difficult and slow going. We did see the doctor and no X-ray was needed just heat and ice and rest.

Yesterday morning, Scott showed signs of seizures. He has not had an absence/focal seizure since November 6th. This was a blow to us. He is taking the emergency med to help stop them and seems to be much better today.

Day 1 of year two along this journey was bitter sweet, but we thank the Lord for another day of new mercy and grace to walk it out faithfully and fully!