Down the Hatch!

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She ate today! Yippee! The doctor smiled and said if she continues to make such excellent progress, she'll be coming home this weekend!

Orange jello for breakfast
Green Jello for lunch
Yellow Jello f0r dinner

Comments

  1. Anonymous8:51 PM

    Dear Kathy & Mark:

    We rejoice that everything is looking up. God is SOOOOO Good!

    Love, Genevieve & Perry

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  2. Anonymous9:39 PM

    So glad that Cathy is doing great! God is taking care of your family! Take care!

    Deena Johnson and family

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  3. Anonymous10:24 PM

    It has been TOOOOO long since I have been to church, not that it hasn't been in my mind more and more each week. Pastor Mark and the whole church family were there for me when I needed them most, and for that I will never forget!! I will continue to pray for Cathy and your family as I know that you have prayed for us more times than we will ever know!!! Maybe this is the "push" that God and my family in heaven is trying to get me to understand. Ya just never know how he will work next. You have always been there for me (God, church, family) and now it is my turn to step up to the plate and find my place (where ever that may be). Pastor Mark, your cheerful, positive and positively humors outlook on life is what must have drawn your lovely bride to you. She is a lucky lady to have you and your family. I wish you all the best, and hope it won't be long and Cathy can quit eating jello!!!

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  4. Anonymous9:13 AM

    Dear Cathy and Pastor Mark,

    YEAH! We are excited to hear that you are on the mend! We love you both DEARLY and will continue to pray for a full recovery.

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