Help Support Jordan's Chiari Malformation Surgery

I'm not going to lie, I feel embarrassed to set this up. And I don’t have a specific amount like it wants you to specify, but anything helps. But hello, for those who don't know me, my name is Jordan. My husband Jamie and I have a 14-year-old daughter, who our world revolves around. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to be the best wife and mother the last few years due to a rare condition I have. Chiari Malformation is a condition that most people and doctors are clueless about. For years, I've dealt with symptoms as I worked as a medical assistant until I finally couldn't and just wasn't reliable for my job. I have finally found a doctor a few hours away that only specializes in this condition. Unfortunately, Chiari is incurable, but sometimes surgery can help if the Chiari is bad enough. Unfortunately, my Chiari is 17mm, which is significant. As my doctor has said, surgery could make my quality of life so much better! Now, to say I would get the old me back, probably not. But at least I wouldn't be in constant pain and in bed 4+ days out of the week. This surgery is not just an in-and-out procedure. For this procedure, they will actually have to cut every muscle in my neck that holds my head up (cringy, right?). I know about 2 years ago, when trying to figure out what was going on with me, several people donated to us because we had so many outstanding medical bills, that was overwhelming and I couldn’t work. I'm still so appreciative of that, and that's why it's hard for me to do this, especially the way our economy is. I have my surgery scheduled and my husband will be there but unfortunately that means taking days off work that will be unpaid. As for when I get home from surgery, I unsure of what the future holds or how many days he will need to stay home with me. We are already putting as much back as we can for this, but with one provider these days, it can be difficult. Thank you for reading my story and just keep us in your prayers. And if you're not familiar with Chiari Malformation, it's very interesting, and sometimes people with symptoms don't even know they have this condition. Thank you, Love Jordan, Jamie, and Natalee