Ouch!!!

This kidney stone thing is really starting to get old. I wound up in the ER again this morning and am now on the strongest narcotic that you can take orally. I have never experienced anything quit like this week. It is such a helpless feeling realizing that there is nothing that you can really do except wait this thing out until it passes. It is also very stressful and worrisome because I never know when the next pain attack is coming. Not to mention the fact that anytime I experience the least bit of discomfort I wonder if it is going to be the next attack and how long it will last.

Erin is doing everything she can to care for the kids and all the other household stuff along with all of her church work and the possibility of preaching in my place tomorrow. She is an awesome woman. I am still trying to sort out for what purpose God has this thing in my life right now. I can tell you one thing. Drinking all this water and having to lay off pop and all the sugary drinks I down every day has actually made me less tired and has given me more energy. I don't think I have yawned once during the day this entire week and there have been nights where I get very little sleep. compared to how I have felt in the past 5 or so years...always run down, yawning regularly even though I have had a full nights sleep, never really having the physical energy I know I should. One positive out of this is a discovery of a new lifestyle and beverage habit for me. I think I will be sticking with the water for a long long time. Erin had been bugging me about it ever since I can remember and once again she is right.

Keep praying for me and what this week holds. I am meeting with the doctor on Monday or Tuesday to figure out our next step if this doesn't pass. That may or may not mean surgery. I am also leaving with my family for Lakeside and annual conference a week from tomorrow. I pray this whole ordeal is behind me well before we leave for that. I appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness and prayers. Blessings, Your Dreaming Pastor