I want to thank you for praying for me. A few days ago, I had my procedure to clear out a large troublesome kidney stone. According to the doctor, the procedure was successful. Pieces of the broken up stone will continue to pass over the next 4 weeks so it is possible for more pain to come and go, but this is normal. I don't feel exactly "normal" yet, but I did NOT have to have a stent placed so there should be no further procedures required. I should feel a little bit better each day.
They did have to intubate me (tube through the vocal folds) so my voice is sore and I can't sing yet. I asked for the smallest tube possible and they granted my request so I'm grateful for that. I also have a head cold now but I'll take that any day over a kidney stone! We begin meetings on Sunday, so my prayer is now that my voice would be ready to go by then. I believe it will be.
Some of you may remember that this is my second stone. I am relatively certain I know what caused this one and how to avoid them in the future. I actually followed protocols very well for several years after my last one but I had let down my guard over the last 6 months. I'll never do that again.
Thank you for your prayers for me. I look forward to being able to serve the Lord
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So glad your procedure was successful. Will continue to pray for complete healing and a good voice
Praising the LORD with you and your precious family for answered prayer!
We serve a mighty God , and He rejoices that you are eager to continue in your service for Him.
Praying now for your complete healing and His will in the days to come.
Love and Prayers, your sister in Christ, Harriet
Zephaniah 3:17
Thank you for the update! We’ll keep you in our prayers as ya’ll travel and minister. Your music is such a blessing!
Ben, so glad to hear you are on the mend. My son had a procedure in January due to his second large stone. I’d be interested to hear what protocol you were following as I’d like to pass it along and hopefully he can avoid future surgeries. Praying for a fast recovery – He is able!
Tim
So thankful everything went well. Will continue to pray that your voice will get back to normal and the broken stone will not cause any more pain.
Thankful it’s done and you are getting well and back on singing soon.
For what it’s worth, everyone I’ve known over the past 25 years who suffers from kidney stones drinks very little water or other liquids. I suspect that may be the leading cause of stones.
Praise the Lord! Having seen my mother rolling around on the floor in agony, I was living your moments. She also had a very yellow complexion which changed to a very healthy looking pink after surgery. Praying for continued successful healing from the UK.
Brother Everson,
Russell and I have been praying for you and thankful to hear you’re feeling much better! I know the Lord will bring you back to full health and we are so thankful for your ministry and your continued love for the Lord through music and preaching!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful update. Praise The Lord for his bountiful blessings, watched and answered the thousands of prayers on your behalf and your family!!! Continuing to pray for you and your ministry! Thanks again for this news.