Pain Management and Cardinals

My 83-year old mom had the procedure on her back again, this after rehab for her broken pelvis hurt something in her broken back. Lots of broken bones in that woman!

We returned to the same doctor and hospital where she was relieved of all her back pain earlier this year. The doctor was able to “zap” the nerves once again and she walked out of the surgery center pain free. A miracle.

It was good to spend some time with her. We never stopped talking. I am so grateful that she is still alive and active and living life to the fullest. She is a role model to me.

It was Friday night so the traffic was heavy driving home. It was also the final game of the World's Series. As a member of a family of generational St. Louis Cardinal fans, we were glued to the first several innings until Michael notice how beautiful the evening was outside. So, we lit the fire pots, turned on the fountain, he made himself a cocktail and we sat outside to get caught up with each other's day.

It wasn't until the 7th inning that we make it back into the house. Then the excitement began. My poor brother was still recovering from the Thursday night game when he said he was rolling on the floor as the pain and torture watching it was driving him crazy. During the game on Friday, he was so amazed that his team was even in the World Series but he was dying with every out. Six outs to a win. Three outs. We texted each other. When they won, I phoned him and he was in total shock. It was so great to share the moment with him.

So, in a way, both my mom and brother were relieved of their pain on Friday.