rocks, rocks and more rocks

Did you know that the smallest pebble in our bodies can create havoc on the body?

Bobby likes to save his kidney stones that pass naturally. The dot in the picture above was one of the last two that he passed. Just big enough to be seen, but small enough to not make him too sick.

The two above are earlier ones, and the one on the right is the third largest one he's had. He passed one slightly larger than this, and the biggest one to date had to be blasted.

Why am I telling you all this? Because we are once again waiting on a rock. We had three days of minor symptoms, and today he must have really decided he didn't want to go to the couples retreat, because he came home from work sick. (Just kidding! about the couples retreat, anyway) We'll go tomorrow to see what the deal is. Until then, it's just rocks as usual.

Comments

Jennifer said…

I can certainly relate! They are VERY painful! I've had them twice and I hope they never come back! Hope you can make it tomorrow!

March 27, 2008 at 4:30 PM

sara said…

We are praying for you!!!!

March 29, 2008 at 9:00 PM

Unknown said…

I love you so much and we are holding you in our hearts and our prayers!

March 31, 2008 at 11:11 PM

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