Ginny your friends situation is sad, but I join my faith with yours, and know that healings do happen! I'll share one of my favorites with you, Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hopefulness, patience in tribulation, remaining constant in instant prayer!
My dads doing good - doing everything he wants to do, can eat and drink what he wants, and is going to get physical therapy to get more mobility for his mouth. And I'm doing good, my mouth is less sore most days. Thank you for asking! I've missed talking with you and I'm glad your dad is doing good!