I just realized that it has been over a year since we posted anything. It is only 2 day until Christmas and Brett is sick. We really thought that this would be the best Christmas ever. About a month ago, Brett had 6 days without pain. We were so excited! We thought that surely God had healed him! But on the 7th day - BAM! - the pain came back. And along with it heartache untold! We were all so broken. I can not imagine how that made Brett feel. To have no pain after almost 6 years. The relief he must have felt and then the physical and emotional pain when the phantom pain returned. How do other people do it? Do other amputees just not have daily phantom pain? Dr. Doleys has done all he can, but there is just not alot that anyone can do. He does not think that ketamine treatments are worth the risk for someone his age and I trust that he knows what he is talking about. We looked up the risk on the internet and Brett is not ready to go that route. Brett did not do much racing or riding this past year. He did get a job at a golf course close to home and he loves working there. The owner is a Christian and really seems to like Brett. It seems that all the people there like him. He is a hard worker and will do whatever is asked of him. He is looking forward to the spring when the work load picks up again. We have not given up the faith. We know that God has a plan and that He will work things out in His way and in His time. Meanwhile, we pray. Please continue to pray for Brett. Merry Christmas to you all and God Bless You! Coleen