Dean P. Demos

True.  It seems that in the past 45 days, my right hip has become intolerable. Starting as a painful “catch” when I tried to get out of my pickup truck, it quickly progressed to causing a limp and keeping me awake at night.  So, I’m back on Dr. Bradbury’s schedule for a total hip replacement on Dec. 5.

That’s not all that’s falling apart.  I need cataract surgery in January.  I might as well have good eyes.

Honestly, this last barrage of physical problems has knocked me down somewhat.  I thank God for a healthy pulse, and many other things.

One lesson I’ve learned is that “I can’t do it all.”  I’m quicker to ask for help than ever before.  That’s ok.  I’ve always felt somewhat guilty asking someone else to do what I could do for myself.  Now, I really need the help often.

My sustaining verse has been, “His grace is sufficient.  His strength is made perfect in my weakness.”  Paul gloried in his infirmities “that the power of Christ may rest upon (him).” 

May I?