My neck and my mom

Two things are weighing heavily on me today.......my neck and my mom. Tomorrow the Pain Clinic at UVA will be doing some kind of injection into my cervical spine.  This is supposed to help relieve my pain.  I had one before my first c-spine surgery and it made things worse;  for some reason, this is supposed to be different.  Needless to say, I'm a little worried. My mom died 10 years ago tonight.  I cannot believe how much I still miss her. She truly was my best friend.  She was smart, beautiful, artistic, musical, and loving.  She suffered from Alzheimer's Disease for the last 10 years of her life.  I hope and believe that she can still see me, Eric, Kayte, and now beautiful Kaleb.  I love her so much. Thanks for reading this.  Remember to tell those that you love how much they mean to you.

I am praying that you will make it past this difficult evening and tomorrow.  Like Bob Marley says "Everything's Gonna Be Alright".   Love you!

HI Tigger I am sorry you are having problems with pain.  Chronic pain is the worst!  I sure hope this injection helps you this time around and you benefit greatly from it.  Best wishes to you for some relief. I certainly can empathize with you on missing your mom.  My mom hasnt' been gone for quiet a year yet (november will be a year)..but dad has been gone 4 years ...When I have days like that and feel so sad and down, I think of all the funny things I remember her and dad doing and all those funny faces my mom made.  All those good memories are what sustains me.  ((((((((((( tigger))))))))))))))) 

I will keep you in my thoughts as you are going through this rough patch. I am close by so if you need anything just let me know. Take care of yourself and keep your chin up.

Tigger, I hope your day has been getting better. I am praying for your pain, both your neck and your heart.

Thinking about you and praying for you.

Hey there, Big hugs and good vibes coming your way - for both the procedure in your neck, and the hole in your heart.  I have a friend who tells me to take comfort that those we love are in a better place, free of their ills and ailments...it's hard, but when I get a bit misty about my Dad (he'll be gone 6 years this December) I try to remember that and try to find some comfort.   Keep us posted on how things go...hope this one works well for you! Hugs, Chele

Good luck Jo-Ann and I really hope they can help you with that pain you are having - you are very brave to even let them try. I am so sorry about your Mom - I am sure she is looking down on you all and very very proud of you! Jackie

Hey sweetie, I've been there with the cervical spine injections. Facet joint I think it was. I hope you get relief.  I'll be wishing all good thoughts for you. My momma has been gone 5 yrs November, my daddy 30 yrs. I truely believe our loved ones are Angels Among Us.  How is the grandson? Make sure you bring pictures when you come on the 25th. hugs

We talked about this today .. and it is so hard to i magine .. but while you lost your Mom today .. today would have been my Mom's birthday .. and she is not here .. but in Heaven .  I can only hope and pray that your Mom and My Mom could somehow meet .. as the love I have for you .. as close as any one person could be with out being my blood .. I think they can see how happy you are .. even with the pain ..  You mean the world to me .. and you know I hate to hear you cry .. and we will celebrate Mom's tommorow night .. big ole toast when I get there ..  I know how much she meant to you .. just know your love she still feels even today ..  Love you my Tigger .. see you tommorow afternoon !!!  Tink  and Forever !!