Stand by Mandy in Her Time of Need

For anyone who knows me; I am not one to ask for help. Actually, most people would describe me as a go getter or stubborn mule that just keeps going regardless of what’s going on around me. And generally do it with a smile on my face, a belly laugh or a silly dance. That’s just me. But this week, I found out that I need chiari malformation surgery; which for those who don’t know is brain/spinal cord surgery. I have a chiari malformation; which means my brain is going down into my spinal cord and I need surgery to repair it. The surgery is 2 hours long and I could be in the hospital for 2 to 3 days afterwards. They have to cut a 3 inch incision from my brain to my spinal cord; open it up, correct the malformation, and then put a patch over it; which will expand the area for my brain. Then stitch/staple is back together. The recovery time is 4 to 6 weeks. I am scared y’all. I am terrified for my children to see their Mama face something like this, I am scared of the risks, and the financial burden that this is going to place on us as a family. As a single Mama; this is scary and unpredictable. They are my whole life, and to NOT be able to do the things I do for them during that time is heartbreaking in itself. Especially, knowing that this will take away from their “summer vacation” fun. But at the same time; I know, I need it done because the risk of not doing it is so much worse. So here I am; doing the one thing that I absolutely hate. I need your help and support….. I need your love, my kids need your love. Ugh, it’s all too much. Times are tough in the world right now, and totally understandable if you can’t help financially. But please send all the love, good vibes, prayers or whatever positive energy you can this way. This Mama and my two precious souls need it. Thank you for hearing me out! All the love always,

Mandy