Brett's progress

Wow! Ok, I researched ketamine on the internet. I found a Dr. Daniel Carr that had written an article on it. I emailed him and asked him if he knew of anyone in Alabama that could help us, and he emailed me back and sent me names of doctors in several states but none in Alabama. (Later, I found out that Dr. Carr is known and sought out world wide.)

The closest doctor was a Dr. Sitzman in Mississippi. So off we went. He did a great diagnosis on Brett and refered us to a Dr. Doleys in Birmingham. (If you live in MS, I would recommend him.)

We went to Dr. Doleys yesterday and I was very impressed with him. He asked several pointed questions and I truly believe that he is the doctor that can help us. He is concerned with the whole person and not just the phantom pain.

I would really like to thank the person again that told us about ketamine. Without you, we would not have found Dr. Doleys.

We will try to keep this blogspot up to date on Brett's progress.

God bless you all and thank you for your prayers and concern.

Sincerely,
Coleen

ketamine

Someone sent us a comment about trying ketamine as a comment to my last post. We have not tried it and it is amazing that none of the doctors in Birmingham have even mentioned it to us. I did some research on it and it seems to be something worth trying.

We have tried so many things that have not worked. As a mom, it has been heartbreaking for me. I recently heard a song by the Perry's called "The Potter Knows the Clay" and it seems as if the song was written for us. I just look forward to the day when we are on the other side of all this pain.

I have to admit that sometimes my faith just hangs on by a thread but then I remember that God is still in control and it is in His timing that Brett will be healed.

I would like very much to thank the person that sent us the post on the ketamine.
I fully intend to try to contact the doctor in Boston who wrote about it to see if he can recommened someone in Birmingham that can do this treatment on Brett.

Thank you for your prayers and comments.

God bless you.

Coleen

May 15, 2011

It is hard to believe that it has been over 4 years ago that Brett lost his arm. He turned 22 on May 6!

Brett continues to do well since his surgery in November, but we are still seeking help to releive his pain.

I came across this poem and it spoke volumes to me as it brought tears to my eyes.
What an awesome God we serve!




The Weaver

My life is but a weaving, between my God and me.
I do not choose the colors, he worketh steadily.
Oft times he weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride,
Forget he sees the upper, and I the underside.

Not till the looms are silent, and the shuttles cease to fly.
Will God unroll the canvas and explain the reasons why,
The dark threads are as needful in the skillful weavers hand,
As the threads of gold and silver in the pattern he has planned.

by benjamin malacia franklin

Update

It has been over two months since the surgery. Brett has continued to show signs of improvement although the first few weeks were rough.
He recently told me that he is glad that he had the surgery and the pain is less than before.
However, Brett says the phantom pain remains in his missing thumb, wrist and in his fingers.
He still is taking pain medicine daily and some days are better than others.
We ask God daily for relief and pray for strength to get through each day.