The night before Christmas Eve in 2024, my life changed suddenly and without warning. I was a busy mom of three and a wife, juggling a full schedule while preparing for the holidays. Earlier in December, I had gotten sick with what felt like a typical cold. It lingered longer than usual, but I chalked it up to exhaustion and the chaos of the season. I was actually looking forward to the two-week Christmas break, hoping rest would finally help me feel normal again. Instead, I woke up the next