Good morning; Last evening I read through John 15. John says that Jesus prunes the branches who produce fruit so they will bear more fruit ... We are the branches. Being pruned back hurts. However God allows this so we can grow stronger, rely more closely on Him. I am now 77. I can look back, seeing His pruning shears at work in my life. The last three weeks have been bad, but at least I can now walk again. Mostly. The doctor gave me medication whose side effects caused me serious problems. I sure hope Jesus comes back soon. Either he comes for us or I will go to him. Hasten the day. Lewis B