You are in my thoughts and prayers. I read your poem to your mom and it brought a few tears to my eyes. I lost my mom about 15 months ago. I wish I could talk to her about what is going on with my Chiari now too. When I first told her about it, when I was first diagnosed that is, she blamed herself. Chuckling now, remembering her first words ... " that can't be because all my babies were perfect! " LOL! I love you mom!!! Thanks for posting your message to mom and for the good memories it inspired :) <3