Another grateful moment...

I had an experience that I need to record.  I want to remember it clearly and I want my kids to have reference to it.

Last month on a Sunday morning I had a scout meeting I needed to be to.  Driving home from that meeting I began to get that unfortunately familiar feeling of a possible kidney stone...the ache in my right lower back.  I've passed enough kidney stones to know the drill but I hadn't been bothered for a couple of years.  The thing with plenty of past experience, I knew this pain could get out of control in a hurry.  I took a percocet when I got home.  My usual experience is that I'm able to control the pain to a certain degree and get through it within a day or two.  Only once did it take more like 5 days and when it finally passed my doctor declared me a SUPERWOMAN (aw shucks) for having managed to pass something larger than the 6.0 mm passable range.  So yeah, I've done this.

By late afternoon and two percocets later I was really hurting and couldn't control the pain.  This was not the usual.  The pain started to wrap around my side and into my stomach.  At the suggestion of a nurse friend we went to the ER about 9 p.m.  Five hours later and some really good drugs we came home.  A cat scan revealed about 10 kidney stones scattered about my kidney. Oh yippee!  But for now the stone that was causing all the fuss was 5.5 mm and stuck.  And so...

I got through Monday okay but during the night it was becoming evident that the meds might not keep the pain at bay.  By the time Coop left for school on Tuesday morning I asked Brent for a blessing.  Our dear friend came over and helped Brent administer the ordinance.  I was in tears but as Brent spoke the words of comfort and healing I became well aware of the power of the Priesthood. Through his own tears, Brent told me that he was prompted to remind me of the Atonement of our Savior.  That it covered any mental, spiritual or physical pain that we might encounter here during this lifetime.  I was asked to remember that because the suffering had already taken place there was no need to endure this pain now.  That I should look to the Savior in full faith and He would take it from me.  As I did so I would feel the warmth of His love and the peace and truth of His sacrifice.  I have had many experiences with the Priesthood, some sweet and comforting, some powerful and definite but I had never experienced an immediate physical healing. . .until then.  The pain completely subsided. I went to bed and slept pain free for six hours.  When I woke up I was able to deal with and handle the situation.

I just feel so grateful that my husband was able to use his Priesthood immediately when called upon and that we have friends that can come and help at a moments notice.  I feel incredibly grateful for the worthy Priesthood holders that surround me.  I shared the experience with my kids later that night and expressed to my boys how important it is to always be worthy and ready to call down the powers of heaven, instantly and without hesitation.  I shared with Maddison how vital it was to have a man in her life that could do the same for her and her future family.  It was wonderful to be reminded of things I know to be true.

We watched this as a family for FHE not too long ago and it is beautiful and tender and powerful.  follow this link

A month and two kidney procedures later, my right kidney is clear and happy again.

My prayers are very sincere when I express gratitude for my good health and for the power of the Priesthood.