A not so very Happy Birthday

Yesterday was Jeff's 27th birthday. He started out his day by leaving for work at 5:00am. His department was closing, and he wanted to get a head start on things before he had to leave work to go to school. I was able to take him a yummy lunch from Panda Express while my mom watched the kids, so that was nice. So then at 2:50 he leaves work to go to school for 5 hours. I wanted to do something for him so we had his favorite cake and ice cream at his parents house after he got out of school. We stayed there for about 1 1/2 hours, and I started to not feel good, so I left with the kids while Jeff finished watching a basketball game, and here is where the nightmare begins. I'll spare you all the details...but Jeff had to take me to the emergency room because I was having a kidney stone attack. We had a not so good experience at the ER. We had to wait a very long time in between tests and lab results. The doctor would not let me have any pain medication until it was ruled out that I was not pregnant with a tubal pregnancy. It was about 2 1/2 hours in grueling pain until I could have some relief...which did not last long....and finding a nurse to help was just about impossible. Anyways, my sweet husband and best friend for life was almost awake for a full 24 hours by the time we got home. I felt so spoiled, he took care of me so well. He even ate breakfast in bed with me at 11:00 this morning when we finally woke up. Oh yea, the kids...they got to have a surprise sleep over at their grandma and grandpa Caldwell's house. They watched them for most of the day while I recovered. I am very grateful for them. Even after the crazy day that Jeff had at work, school, and the ER on his birthday, he never once complained. He is my hero, and I hope to be more like him.