Just a quick update.  My brother passed away on September 14.  He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on June 28.  He went very quickly and now is without pain.  During his illness I became ill with a viral infection called Parvovirus B19.  I had two emergency room visits and spent three days in the hospital while they tried to find out what was wrong with me.   In children it is called fifth disease, but if it hits adults it attacks the joints.  In my case it settled in the hips.  I am slowly recovering.  It's been three weeks now and I'm still using a walker.  Each time I try and just use walking sticks I pay for it in the evening with lot's of pain.  I'm trying to be patient and I do realize that each day I'm getting a little stronger and I'm thankful for all of your prayers offered in my behalf.  My brothers's have teased me that I have a puppy disease and I've gone to the dogs.  HA HA  My brother in law teased me about what some people will do for attention.  HA HA again.   Thanks for the love.