Aww!! Bill, I am so sorry that you have to deal with these problems.  I wish I could take away the pain as I tell my babies often, but I know One who can!!(smile =)).  He is able to keep us strong when we need it so don't get discouraged because it could very well turn into a blessing. (He does that you know?...turn bad things into good...)

 It seems that there are a lot of physical and mental ailments going on today but we have the comfort of one another's prayers and cares. I know, Bill, that it feels so lonely here in the pain realm, like right now, I am in a lot of pain and that is why I can understand what you are going through.  We may have different symptoms but a lot of us have to deal with these pains, they get to us, and they are so hard to bear.  Then we have to learn to be patient with all the "nincompoops" that are out there having our health literally in their hands.  They are not the ones hurting.  

We have hope, Bill, one day soon, Jesus is going to come and give us a new, unbelievably scrumptious glorified body, I know that it doesn't take the present agony away just yet, however, it helps us endure till the end.  I am asking, Abba, Our Father to heal us to perfection and your name is on my list of patients who need heavenly care.   

Soon, Bill, soon....remember it is when we are weak that He is made strong.