I want to thank all of you for your prayers and kind words. I would like to let everyone know that prayers hold such power. Mom was cleared for surgery, and yesterday had her hip repaired. She came through the operation with flying colors! Today they had her walk a short distance to a chair where she was able to sit for some time before they had her walk back to her bed! Mom never ceases to amaze me. She'll go to rehabilitation probably on Tuesday or Wednesday, then back to Wendy's. Eighty five, and still going strong. Praise God!