I am home!


Well I am home. Crazy to think that just about 72 hours ago my brain was open.  Lots to process still, but thanks for all your messages and prayers.  I'll be in touch soon.  Staples will come out in about 2 weeks.

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM

    So amazing you are home, that’s wonderful news!! Continuing to pray for a full recovery ❤️‍🩹

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM

    💞🙏

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM

    Amazing that you're home already! Continued prayers for your complete recovery.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM

    Continue to pray for your complete recovery

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM

    Best news! Feel better every day. Prayed for you at morning mass today and will continue to do that. Heal well.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM

    Jim, Wonderful news. Prayers continue for your complete recovery.
    Pat MacGillis

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM

    Wonderful news, Jim! Continued prayers for healing and a full recovery!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM

    Praying for you. Glad so far, you're doing OK. Mark & Diane Roth from St. Mary.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM

    Many prayers for you! God Bless! Parishioners, Sam & Joyce Bennett

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