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Chiari Malformation is a serious neurological disorder where the cerebellum, the bottom part of the brain, descends out of the skull and crowds the spinal cord, putting pressure on both the brain and spine. There are over 100 reported symptoms that are caused from CM. Those most common include; severe headaches, fatigue, general imbalance, memory problems, visual disturbances, dizziness, just to name a few.

CM affects about 1 in 1,000 people and this number continues to grow. Still many are left suffering and go years without a proper diagnosis as many doctors are yet unfamiliar with this condition.

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December 22, 2007

Is It Enough?

"Christmas night. As the evening falls like the curtain on a long-awaited show, I hold my children, just one last time this season, in the warm bath of the Christmas tree lights.

And I wonder.

Did the Yuletide parties and gatherings fill them with a sense of family? Did the Christmas rituals unite them in a shared commonality with their fellowmen? Did the music of Christmas heal them of a cynical world and inspire them with hopes of something greater? Did the gifts they shared teach them that the greatest gifts are received in the giving? Did the once -wrapped presents of Christmas remind them of a greater gift given many Christmases ago?

And I wonder.

Is there enough awe in my children, enough magic left, to save a world? For within my heart I lament a great truth...that the only promise of childhood is that it will end. And I wonder what I have given them to take its place.

And is it enough?"

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year.



Posted by Beth

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This is completely awesome! I'm so glad to see that you don't let your Chiari pull you completely down..
Merry Christmas Beth!
Carrie

December 23, 2007 at 3:50 PM

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