Gods Plan

My own difficulties and struggles as an ostomate inspired the creation of S.T.O.M.A. In 2012, I was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer after several years of misdiagnosis. Despite aggressively attacking my rectal tumor, it was too late to save my rectum; I needed a permanent colostomy. Although acclimating to this new lifestyle was challenging, I prayed for strength and perseverance along the way.  

In 2015, while traveling with my family, what was meant to be a short weekend trip turned into a week-long struggle after we were stranded in a snowstorm. The storm prevented us from returning home, and I found myself critically low on ostomy supplies. With no access to what I urgently needed, my sister and I were forced to go back and forth between emergency rooms, trying to gather enough supplies just to get through each day. In that vulnerable and helpless moment, I experienced not only physical strain but also emotional and spiritual weight. I remember praying and asking God, “How can I help others in the ostomy community? What can I do to make a difference?”

That experience became a turning point in my life—a test that revealed both the gaps in support and the deep need within the ostomy community. It instilled in me a profound commitment to ensure that no one facing similar circumstances would ever have to go without the essential supplies they need, regardless of the situation.

My experience led to the founding of S.T.O.M.A. (Supplying Transitional Ostomy Medical Assistance) in May 2015. What began as a moment of crisis became a clear calling to support individuals living with bowel or urinary diversions. My mission is to ensure that every ostomate has access to education, compassionate support, and essential supplies—regardless of financial, medical, or personal challenges.

Through S.T.O.M.A., I strive to bridge the gap by providing critical resources and guidance to ostomates, their caregivers, and families as they adjust to life with an ostomy. We focus on meeting immediate needs while empowering individuals with the knowledge and confidence to move forward with dignity.

The S.T.O.M.A. logo stands as more than an image—it symbolizes unity within the ostomy community, the ribbon of hope, and the butterfly of transformation. It reflects the journey from vulnerability to strength, from uncertainty to renewal.

I remain committed to the process, trusting that every challenge carries purpose. What I endured was not the end of my story—it was the beginning of a greater assignment. 

   "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." 

Philippians 4:19. God will never abort the promise!