X Ray

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Cathy had a final x-ray yesterday -- and they said everything is clear and good! She doesn't have to go back for any more procedures.

We are truly thankful. It has been a long autumn -- and educational.

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  1. Jerry Johnson7:59 AM

    That is such great news! Hopefully this episode is behind y'all.

    BTW, thanks for sharing this blog with us in class. This is one of the places I visit most every day now. A lot of encouraging, uplifting, funny, and interesting stuff. Thanks for all you do!

    Jerry Johnson

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  2. Anonymous9:24 AM

    I also visit your site often,and find it especially uplifting. We are beginning a huge building project at First Wes in Battle Creek, Michigan. Wow, what an undertaking, I am wondering about the amount of change that will have to occur in the way we do leadership in light of the dynamics that will develop in this mega-church. I think I will have to revisit the descriptions of various size churches(patriarchial congregation vs. programs driven church, etc) does this sound familiar? We will need to be even more diligent to prevent people from falling through the "cracks", won't we? Barbara Burrill

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  3. Anonymous10:20 AM

    Sam and I can really identify with your statement, "It has been a long autumn."

    We have endured a really long year after my car accident. Lacking a church family made it more difficult.

    But, this experience has been a wonderful blessing to us in so many ways. I am alive and walking. We have the most wonderful family.

    We hope Cathy continues to heal.

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