Both of my hip replacements seemed to have healed up well. I have lost almost 40 lbs, and I am riding my stationary bike, walking, and lifting weights almost every day. I am feeling better right now than I have felt in years. I realize that at 77 years of age, that could change quickly, but I am enjoying the moment. Patty, on the other hand, has been having some major health issues. Most of what she is going through is pain in her hips and back, and even in her shoulder. At times, the pain has been so severe that she can’t get out of bed. She has a walker and has been going to physical therapy, and seems to be getting better slowly. So many of my friends have major health issues. I attend four different prayer meetings each week, and a major focus of prayer is for people with health issues. I receive the weekly prayer letter from three different churches, and the prayer requests include many for health problems. My son-in-law is paralyzed and in a wheelchair. I pray for his healing every night. My brother-in-law just died of pancreatic cancer. I prayed every night since he was diagnosed with cancer that God would heal him. Another son-in-law recently had surgery for colon cancer, and I prayed for him every night. Sometimes it seems my prayers get answered, other times, no. But one answer I always get is peace, strength, and joy despite circumstances. Some people get bitter when things don’t go the way they want, but every time I pray, I end with, “Lord, whatever happens, I trust You totally.” “You are God, You are all wise, You love me beyond my comprehension, I will never second-guess what You are doing, I trust You.”