Brett Cole update as of Sunday 3/25

Brett Cole update as of Sunday 3/25
Dear friends and family:
Today Brett went to church for the first time in months. He was still hurting this morning but knew that this was something he needed to do. Although he had a few pain spikes, he held up pretty good and handled the end of service greeting time very well.
On Saturday Brett spent most of the day at the track. He performed duties in the morning as a technical inspector of the motorcycles scheduled to ride that day. For the rest of the day he visited with friends and interacted with riders and spectators. By 3:00 he reached his limit and fell asleep on Coleen's lap. This was his first full day out of the house since the accident and he made it a full day.
I watched him throughout the day and could tell he was still dealing with the phantom pain. He carries a stress ball and you can see him squeeze when a pain spike is occurring. It was clear that being active and engaged distracted him some from the pain. He put on a good game face for his friends.
When we arrived home Brett showed more outward indications that the pain was still bothering him but he was also exhausted from the long day. He finally went to sleep and got the first full nights rest in three nights.
We visited the doctors at Pain South on Monday for the third time and had a bad experience with one of the doctors. We received a referral back to UAB Highlands and met with Dr. Ammie Walsh on Thursday. She had thoroughly reviewed Brett's case and was very conversant regarding the facts and severity of his injury. She also has a great demeanor and was very supportive. Dr. Walsh suggested a Stellate Ganglion Block to desensitize the sympathetic nerve. This procedure is scheduled for April 2nd. She thinks that several treatments may give Brett relieve from the phantom pain. We trust that God has directed us to this doctor.
The rest of this week had high and low moments. The pain outbreaks were not quite as severe but they demoralize Brett when they come in back to back succession. He will say that he "can't take it anymore", "make it stop Daddy", etc. On the high side, Brett continues to exhibit independence in many ways. Last Sunday he completed some electrical work on one of the motorcycles he had been repairing for sale. On Friday he removed a tire from a motorcycle and put it back on largely without any help. It is truly amazing to see how much a determined person can overcome.
On the legal front, we think that the other driver's insurance company (Travelers) may possibly pay a claim on Brett's behalf. This will be a small amount reflective of the minimal coverage the other driver had on their vehicle. I encourage you to review your own insurance policies and make sure you have coverage for un/underinsured motorist.
It appears that we have no real hope of justice despite the fact that the woman was driving with a suspended license, seven prior traffic citations, acknowledged speeding and on Brett's side of the road. (She got her license reinstated on the 13th of February after paying a delinquent speeding ticket - 6 days after this accident.) Be careful, she is out there driving on a road somewhere.
We are resolved to press on with life and take one day at a time. We still move through emotional stages of anger, grief and acceptance. God is providing strength and his Word gives us encouragement. We don't get the answers to our "why" questions but we do receive strength for today. Thanks for the continued prayers.
Brett is able to receive visitors and responds well to company but he sometimes grows tired especially if his pain is present. We continue to be encouraged by all the cards, calls, kind words and support.
Our prayer requests remain:
1. Relief from the phantom pain.2. Physical, emotional and spiritual strength for all of us.
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