A Personal Update: Choosing Transparency Through This Chapter

I’ve been going back and forth on how to write this, but I’ve always believed in being real and honest so here I am, sharing this part of my journey with you.

I’m preparing for an upcoming surgery.

Even typing that out feels heavy. There’s a mix of emotions I’m carrying right now fear, uncertainty, hope, and a quiet strength I’m trying to hold onto each day. Some moments I feel okay, and other moments… it’s a lot.

But I’ve learned that pretending everything is fine doesn’t help me heal. Being transparent does.

This surgery is something I need, and I’m trusting that it’s a step toward better days ahead. Still, it’s not easy. There’s the physical side of it, but also the emotional weight that comes with facing something like this.

Through all of this, one thing has been incredibly clear to me I am not alone.

To everyone who has checked on me, sent messages, prayed for me, or simply kept me in their thoughts… thank you. Truly. Your support has been something I’ve leaned on more than you probably realize.

Sometimes, it’s the smallest message that comes at the exact moment I need it. Sometimes, it’s just knowing someone cares. And that has meant everything to me during this time.

I may not always respond right away, and I may be a little quieter than usual as I prepare and recover but please know I feel your love, and I carry it with me.

This is a vulnerable chapter in my life, but it’s also one that’s teaching me strength, patience, and the importance of letting people in.

I’ll share updates when I can, and for now, I’m taking things one step at a time.

Thank you for being here with me not just for the good moments, but for the hard ones too.

With love and gratitude, Monika Hilton