The Saga of the Kidney Stone Coming to an End

I am pleased to report that Daniel had his lithotripsy procedure today and it went very well. In Phoenix they were going to put a stint in between his bladder and kidney. Here Dr. Zimmerman felt it was an option, but wanted to be as least invasive as possible. The stone broke up so well and fine that he chose not to do the stint! That's one trip back to the hospital and under anesthesia we won't be taking ; ) Thank you, Lord! He is also optimistic that we won't be needing another round of lithotripsy either. We'll know for sure after our June 19th x-ray and doctor appointment. I have heard of a stone measuring 7mm needing multiple treatments. Daniel's was 1.7cm!!! Thank you, thank you, Jesus! And thank you all who have been praying for Daniel. The stone has already begun to pass and it seems we may be at the end of this journey.

The Loss of a Faithful Friend

Maya Franklin

June 1993 - May 5, 2009

Maya passed away suddenly Tuesday evening. She was a very special pet. As Patrick says, "We were blessed by the Lord to have such a noble beast." So, we'd like to highlight some moments celebrating the life we had with our wonderful mutt, Maya.

Our whole family in 2003

Not too bad for 111, almost 16 human years.




"I'm not scared."

"Still not scared."



"There, that's the lovin' I was hoping for."

" I love Thanksgiving!"

"I always get bones at Thanksgiving."

"Even in the heat of Arizona, I still have to go out."

With us on the Hopi Reservation

Looking for the shade at the Cadillac Ranch in Texas.

"Ah! Found it!"

Being a Georgia Peach with Rabbi Liebe.

Visiting the Millers in Arkansas

In Cuthbert, Georgia, Trouble followed Maya everywhere she went.

(Trouble is the name of the German Shepherd)

On vacation at High Falls, GA

Maya was always near her family.

Listening to "Goodnight Moon"

"Will you please let me out so I can go bury this thing."

"One day she'll be dropping stuff for me."

"Oh, great! I'll have to share the floor with you soon."

(she was always wonderful with the babies)

August 1993

"Get a long little doggie."

Tiny, ain't she?

"Hi Daddy!"

She was a wonderful dog. We will miss her and there will never be another one like her. She was faithful and true and always demonstrated unconditional love.