Sometimes, before a major life event, you simply want to pause and say thank you.

As you’re listening to this episode, tomorrow is my surgery.

I don’t know exactly what my recovery will look like or when I’ll be able to return to writing, recording, and sharing updates, but before that chapter begins, I wanted to leave one final message.

This episode is a heartfelt letter to my family, my friends, and every listener who has walked beside me throughout this journey.

Thank you for every message.

Every prayer.

Every encouraging word.

Every act of kindness.

Every moment you’ve reminded me that I wasn’t walking through this alone.

This isn’t goodbye.

It’s simply a short pause while I focus on healing.

And when I’m able…

I’ll be back.

What happens in the days before a major surgery?

In this deeply personal episode of Radiant Rise, Michelle shares an honest look at the emotional and physical reality of preparing for surgery while living with chronic illness.

From iron infusions, low blood pressure, exhaustion, and hospitalizations to preparing her home, caring for Luna, navigating financial stress, and facing the unknown of what surgeons may find in the operating room, this episode captures the part of the journey that many people never see.

This isn’t an episode about having answers.

It’s about learning to live in the waiting.

Whether you’re facing surgery, living with chronic illness, supporting someone you love, or simply walking through an uncertain season of life, I hope this conversation reminds you that you don’t have to carry it alone.

What happens in the days before a major surgery?

In this deeply personal episode of Radiant Rise, Michelle shares an honest look at the emotional and physical reality of preparing for surgery while living with chronic illness.

From iron infusions, low blood pressure, exhaustion, and hospitalizations to preparing her home, caring for Luna, navigating financial stress, and facing the unknown of what surgeons may find in the operating room, this episode captures the part of the journey that many people never see.

This isn’t an episode about having answers.

It’s about learning to live in the waiting.

Whether you’re facing surgery, living with chronic illness, supporting someone you love, or simply walking through an uncertain season of life, I hope this conversation reminds you that you don’t have to carry it alone.