Yes, this a room sign at Children's Hospital. This time Jonathan had the honor of staying overnight. The reason for his stay...a kidney stone. Yep, a kidney stone...His pediatric urologist said that they are becoming much too common for children (and adults) in East Tennessee. He is doing much better after they placed a stint to relieve the pressure, swelling, and pain. As we had a snow day on Tuesday, he only missed one day of school. (That was a God-send.) He will go back in two weeks to see if they can remove the stone as the urologist said that it was a bit more delicate situation with children. Please say a prayer for him to remain comfortable in the next two weeks. (No embellishment here...He was an model patient. Through all the unpleasant exams, IV, needles and blood work, scans and X-rays...he was a real trooper. Chris and I were so proud of his maturity through this whole ordeal.)
Speaking of Chris, since New Year's Eve he has been dealing with lower back pain. He went to a orthopedic specialist today and they discovered a crack in a lower vertebra that probably happened years ago. No surgery at this time, but it is something he will have to deal with until it gets worse. Please say a prayer for him, too. This is one of the worst times in the semester for him to be dealing with pain and the aggravation.
Tori and I are okay at this time. I don't think we could handle anything else! Just like the title says above, I hope that this is not a sign of what 2012 will be like in the Whaley household.
I must get our fans caught up with our after Christmas days and fun New Years, so check back soon!
Until then, I hope that your 2012 is going great so far,
Cindy
3 comments:
Oh Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Jonathan and Chris - what a start to the year. Thinking about you. I had never heard of kidney stones in children, I hope that the physicians can treat this condition.
Oh no! Please know that I'm thinking of you all. My husband has had several kidney stones and I can't imagine how scary that is for you all. Extra hugs to your hubby and Jonathan.
2012 has just got to get better!!
Oh Cindy, this is not a good way to start the year. I have never heard of a child having kidney stones! Poor guy...I do know that they are very painful. Hope everyone feels better soon. Sending hugs and well wishes your way!
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