Hey Earthers! Some of you may remember Raistlin from SOL back in the day. He’s been diagnosed with a rare condition called Chiara, where his brain protrudes through the opening on the bottom of his skull (where it joins the spinal canal). He’s had a rough ride, waiting years for a diagnosis and then a couple of unsuccessful surgeries to mitigate his symptoms (severe balance issues, tinnitus, others I’m sure that I’m not aware of).

He had surgery again yesterday and is now in recovery (he sent a couple of messages last night about feeling ‘decently good’ and seemed in good spirits), but his journey is far from over. His wife is taking stellar care of him by all accounts, but she’s also the sole earner and his primary caregiver now, as well as virtually single-parenting their kids. Friends of theirs have set up a GoFundMe to help them survive until he can get back to work, and to buy the equipment he needs to function until they can figure this thing out.

If you can spare a few dollars, please consider sending them Jen’s way. Every little bit helps. 💕

https://gofund.me/e22f0222

Sorry to hear :(

Patience!

I hope he makes a full recovery!

Hiya, crysk! 🤓

Patience! Thank you for sharing this.

This sux, fight on and Godspeed!

Ttt!!

FA sent SoLdier <3 <3

Up!

bump!

Ttt!

Thanks all! 💕 Quick update: surgery went great, but the outcome was not what they hoped. He’s still struggling with crippling headaches and tinnitus, and still has severe balance issues. It’s going to be a long haul for them (as if it hasn’t been already).

:(

Thank you for the update

thanks Patience.

Tell him I will pray for him, whether he is into praying or not.

Should be sorting out my financial hacking situation today.