First, i want to thank all of you for your thoughtfulness, kind words and, most of all, your prayers. Believe me, they are greatly appreciated. I'm very proud of my husband and the level of respect he achieved in being part of this club. He would like you to know how deeply touched he is. The response was overwhelming both on the board and in phone calls and e-mails. Right now, the first surgery went well. The second is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow where they will try to dissove the many stones in his kidney. The doctors do not know if he will regain function of the kidney. I hope so, of course, since he only has the one. Anyway, the main point was to thank you all for your kind words and prayers. Ill try to keep you posted as things develop. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. linda