On Being Stoned

Funny how that phrase can mean so many things! In the Old Testament, if you were stoned, they pelted you with stones until you died, usually because you had committed some horrible sin. In the Middle Ages, it meant something made out of stone (a stoned pot). In the 60s, it meant you were totally mellow, intoxicated and divorced from reality due to the drugs you were smoking (stoned from pot). Fruit like peaches have stones. There are stone cutters, StoneHenge, stone's throw, stoneware, and Estonia. OK, maybe that last one is a stretch.

In this case, it is referring to my Dad, who is currently wrestling with a kidney stone. Those of you who have had a kidneystone will sympathize. It is no fun. Dad has a history of kidneystones, inherited from his father. I got mine from my Father. But this little bugger is refusing to exit. Dad ended up in the ER where they dutifully hooked him up to an IV to flush the thing out. Now he is swimming in fluids, but still no progress.

If you have a moment today, would you say a pray for Dad? He would appreciate it, and so would Mom who is keeping bedside vigil now that he has been admitted. Thanks.