We all suffer from the same dullness of mind. After 6,000 years of sin, we suffer greatly. But, God is not only Good, but sympathetic and understanding of our condition. Jesus suffered in like manner coming into this world with a human nature degraded by his earthly ancestors. It is true He was God in the flesh, and sinless, but He was tempted at a much higher level than we shall ever be. So, He understands our situation and is our Helper in all of our needs. He loves us and cares for us. He is ever drawing us to Himself and desirous that we should learn the lessons that cause us to depend upon Him.
Both of you are turning to God for help and doing as He has told us, to value prayer as an answer to all of our difficulties in life. That we all should be so quick to do so is my prayer as well as praying for your dog, Jim, and your back, Dear Dorine. We are learning to depend upon Jesus, to turn to Him.