Thursday, January 5, 2012

Let's Pray That This Is Not a Sign of 2012

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:

KJ@letsgoflyakite said...

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.

Musings from Kim K. said...

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!!

Heather said...

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!