Remember the story of the woman with the issue of blood?  She had suffered with her infirmity for twelve long years.  She suffered much at the hands of many doctors and spent all her money.  The scripture tells us that she actually became worse in her affliction.

In this time in history she was considered unclean and not to be among the populace.  Yet, when she heard about Jesus she determined to follow Him.  She knew if she could just touch the very hem of His garment she would be healed.  Her faith had been sharpened through much adversity.  Her