Sometimes God says yes to our prayers,
sometimes no, and
sometimes - He changes things up and surprises us in some extremely unexpected ways!

With Dick's low-functioning heart, kidneys, lungs, cancer and trying to survive on half-does of chemo, it was thought he'd be in hospice by Christmas.

But God . . . in this particular case, for whatever His good reasons may be, we believe God laughed. 😆 

In the past two months, Dick has:
   * gotten stronger and been less tired
   * had better color and higher blood pressures
   * had improved balance and stamina
   * been able to do more around our home, including dealing with repairmen (huge praise for cathy!)

We were able to take a trip away for a few days. In the next several months, we have plans to be with family at multiple events in various parts of the country visiting children, grandchildren and extended family. In the past this would have exacted such a huge toll on Dick's body that he could not have handled it all; now he is looking forward to these times!

To all those of you who continually are praying, Thank You! You encourage us and lift us up through your prayers. Our faithful Heavenly Father, for His good own purposes, is blessing us with increasing good health for Dick and we are overwhelmingly grateful. May He receive all honor and glory.