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Barbara Manly's avatar

Dear Dean Gary, thank you for sharing this terrible ordeal and giving so much of yourself.

I am glad you had someone so comforting to you that was treating you.

I had surgery twice for cancer, around 30 years apart. I was blessed in that it was caught

So early I did not have to have chemo, just one pill for years. Peace and blessings be with you, now and always, With my devotion, Barbara Manly

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Shirley Diane Jones's avatar

This made me cry Father Jones. Thank you for sharing such a personal experience.

Today I had a manicure scheduled, but I was also asked to keep David (my charge) for 4-5 hours. So, I took him with me and since they were not busy, I asked if he could get a manicure. Mine should have taken a lot longer than David’s 15.00 job. But, I watched as that young lady took her time, massaging his hands, buffing his nails, and a whole arm lengthy massage with lotion. She kept an eye on my progress 2 seats down. She was so attentive, and gentle. She spoke to him in her sweet Vietnamese voice. I know he did not understand much of what she said, but the serene smile on his face was enough. She was his best friend, Mother, Sister, and as he says “My Lord Jesus”.

Happy Easter Father Jones

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