Yesterday marked my first battle with a kidney stone. I must say..."ouch"! I thank God for the skill he gives physicians and the proper use of pain relieving medications.

The doc told me that women describe it as a pain similar to childbirth. Now, I wouldn't go that far after seeing my own wife in labor. But, I definitely salute the brave men and women who have so courageously faced such a worthy adversary.

I am now home, waiting for my next battle, seeing as the CT scan only showed a 1/3 of progress through the ureter tube. The only good news? I am under orders to drink beer! (Don't worry brothers, sobriety is still the order of the day; mostly water)

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James G. Oliver "J.G."
RE, Midway Presbyterian, PCA
Jonesborough, TN

Currently planning on attending seminary for MDiv.

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We'll be praying!

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Ben Franks

I attend: Ketoctin Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC)
in Purcellville, Virginia
I'm a member of: Heartland Community Church (PCA)
in Wichita, Kansas
I blog here (along with my Dad): http://rrfranks.blogspot.com/
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"Remember the speeches we have spoken so often over our mead, when we raised boast on the bench, heroes in the hall, about hard fighting. Now may the man who is bold prove that he is."-Aelfwine at the Battle of Maldon

And they say men don't know pain!

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Wayne Sparkman, Th.M.
Director, PCA Historical Center, St. Louis, MO
Blogs: The Continuing Story and PCA History Blog

Ouch!!!

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Dennis E. McFadden, Ex Mainline Baptist (in Remission)
Atherton Baptist Homes, CEO
First Baptist Church of Alhambra, Member, Transformation Ministries (CA)

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Been there, done that, didn't like it. Praying...

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Ivan R. Schoen, B.A., M.A., M.L.I.S.
Pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church (SBC)
Poplar Grove, IL, USA
http://maranatha-sbc.org

mine didn't move, had to be surgically removed. I'll spare the details, but I've instructed my wife to use one of my own weapons on me, should I ever get another one!

I hope that you get it along...try hoppy beer!

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Brian S. Cole
Deacon, Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Vancouver, WA
"Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives, and when he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" - Clarence the Angel in "It's a Wonderful Life"
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Had 3. Ouch indeed! The strong stuff helps the best.

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Jacob
Sovereign Grace Ministries
Covenant Fellowship Church
WTS M.A.R. in Theology student
West Chester, PA

"Grace renews nature; glory perfects grace." ~ John Owen
"Grace tried is better than grace, and more than grace. It is glory in its infancy." ~ John Flavel
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