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Viewing comments for Chapter 82 "Freight-trains and kitchen straws.."
'Tis not the Bard, but pretty good poetry anyway

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Comment from Sanku
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Carolyn, I am so sorry you had to go through this pain. I have heard they are very painful.But what an attitude you dis play! I mean, so brave of you to see this through a humorous angle. I stead of whining you were trying to make us laugh through your pain.
Thanks for sharing and I would pray that you are soon rid of this pain.(You can warn those blasted stones to behave or they will surely be crushed ruthlessly.

 Comment Written 02-May-2015


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015
    Dear Sanku,
    Thanks for this wonderful review and your comments. That wasn't the last of the ordeal. But I am slowly recuperating.
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from Gloria ....
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LOL, love the reference to fighting the law and the law won, even though it was a kidney stone. I've heard those things are desperately painful so you are a very brave woman.

This is a wonderfully entertaining, albeit painful, write. I'm glad you are here to tell us all about it. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
    Thanks Gloria, I appreciate your fine comments. I am still battling those little buggers. The CT scan showed more so the dr will decide what to do by next week. I apologize for the late reply. I haven't been on FS very much in the last few weeks. I hope to get caught up soon. :-) Carolyn
Comment from Deniz22
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Been there, been done by that...never got the tee shirt. The only thing that helped me was hot showers, long walks, pausing to read a Psalm or two and much fervent prayer. Finally was operated on and have had no problems since...thank you Lord!

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2015
    Thanks for your comments and empathy. They are awful. So glad your surgery was successful. I see the urologist on Tuesday so will know what they plan to do.
    :-)Carolyn
Comment from Rosalyne
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Hi, Carolyn.
Ouch! I hope you never have to experience kidney stones again! My brother recently went through a similar experience. As you described so well, it's excruciating and a pain like no other. Your description of a freight train passing through a straw is a great analogy for what you've gone through. What stands out the most is your amazing positive attitude throughout!
Bye
Rosalyne :)

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    Thanks Rosalyn,
    I am glad you relate to this short story. Sorry your brother had to go through that. It is awful. Thanks for the comment about my attitude, we must be thankful in all things, even those that hurt. Experiences like these make me realize how fortunate I have been throughout my life.
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from l.raven
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OMG Carolyn...you have truly had your share...never had kidney stones...but I hear they are very painful...I hope you are feeling better now...just take it easy you...I will prayer for ya...your story is very well written...sigh...ya know I love ya...Love Linda xoo luff

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    Thanks dear Linda,
    I think its time to be inspired by something other than torn shoulders or kidney stones. I have ask my muse to call a truce. LOL
    I appreciate your prayers and love, :-)
    Love you too, Carolyn
reply by l.raven on 13-Apr-2015
    LOL...I hope it worked...I have asked mine to come home...vacation is over...LOL...take care sweet girl...and stay in touch...love ya Carolyn...Linda xxoo
Comment from Walu Feral
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G'day Carolyn, I am trying so hard not to laugh mate. Not at your pain but at the magnificent way you describe it. You tell those little buggers that if they don't knock it off and leave you alone, Uncle Feral will come there with his spear and make them stop it! Great little story, but I'm sorry about your pain. Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    Thanks Fez,
    I will find out Tuesday if there are any more of those little 'buggers' hiding in the kidney. Maybe I will threaten them with your spear. LOL
    Glad you liked the 'telling' of my woeful tale. I am feeling stronger and better today so guess I'm gonna live.
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from angelface2
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oh Carolyn, I am so sorry that you have gone through such pain. When my father-in-law had that, they thought he was having a heart attack. I'm with you. I think I'd rather have sore shoulders. I hope they can maybe dissolve any more, if you have them. I've not had them, but knew they are painful. Hopefully you are done with them!! Nicely written. :>D Miss Sally

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    Thank you Miss Sally,
    It's like an attack all over. So glad your father in-law came through ok. I should know Tuesday if I have any more hiding in there.
    I appreciate the R/R
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from Cajungirl
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HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER. I CAN ATTEST THAT ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE KIDNEY IS TERRIBLE. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BEST OF LUCK FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    I am feeling some better. and thank you V for the R/R.
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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I must send this to my brother, LOL, he has stones in both his kidneys. I know it must be very painful, and I will not laugh, well, not much, well, perhaps I will!! I must send him your description of how it felt when they passed through, just to put a smile on his face! LOL. I loved your story, and I am sorry you had to suffer so much. (I'm not laughing, promise! LOL) xsx Sandra.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    LOL, I thought it best to inform, but with humor. Sometimes the truth is the funniest thing. A friend of ours had them. He passed one and said ' he thought sure there was a baby coming through.' He also said if it had been left up to men to have the children there would only be one.
    I hope your brother does ok. Are they doing anything for him? I'm seeing the urologist Tuesday, we will go from there. Don't worry about laughing, it's what I hoped for. LOL
    :-) Carolyn
Comment from jmdg1954
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When my son had one s few years ago, he was told to dtink lots and lots and lots of cranberry juice, it passed! Sorry for all the pain and discomfort!

Try to have a good weekend.

John. (GO GO GO YANKEES)

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    Hey I am sorry about your son. Ouch! Yes cranberry juice and propel water. The dehydration is terrible.
    Cardinals versus Yankees............. sounds good to me.
    :-) Carolyn