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@Ozphysician

Thank you for your kind words, and I believe prayer is critical as well. But we should only expect an answer in the way that GOD chooses to answer our prayers... for he works all things together for our good.

"Also we know that all things work together for the best unto them that love God, even to them that are called of his purpose (or for His good will and pleasure). For those which he knew before, he also predestined to be made like to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover, whom he predestined, them also he called, and whom he called, them also he justified, and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
What shall we then say to these things? If God be on our side, who can be against us?" -Romans 8:28-31 GNV

However, to the sensation or internal feeling or process of pain I would not say I am worse simply because each person's brain processes pain differently. God has given me a very high pain tolerance. So even though I have three bad discs... my L1-L2 is not as critical or severe as my L4-S1, and I am mostly bedridden, to another they could be in tears with the same issue. So it makes me more sad to see others hurting. I cry more for others than I ever do for my own pain.

But yes, I do believe that strengthening the brethren is very important. We must remain steadfast to Christ, and never give up hope.

Today was some of the best news I have received in almost two years. It is over... Workers Comp settled and they will be cutting me a check in 30 days. And it should cover my surgery, travel, expenses, PT and any long-term rehab necessary.

I may be emotionally drained, exhausted and feel dead because of how beat down I feel... but I can still utter with my lips, 'Praise GOD." Even if this day never came we are still called to live each day CORAM DEO,

Take Care