Blessed - Truly - July 17, 2022

As some of you may know I had a partial knee replacement on my right knee on Tuesday, June 28. The last three weeks have been interesting.

Because I had only a partial knee replacement, which requires less invasion of the knee and less cutting, and because I had a very talented surgeon, anesthesiologist, and fantastic nurses, and because I received really exceptional care from dedicated parishioners for the first week after surgery, I have come through with flying colors. I am truly blessed!

My physical therapists, and many helping parishioners, are all surprised and delighted that my progress since surgery has been so rapid and with only very little pain, and that of minor intensity. I am truly blessed!

I am way ahead of the usual recovery schedule, taking way less drugs than usual, and doing pretty well. I am truly blessed!

I am particularly grateful to Fr. Paolo Puccini who has received his baptism of fire. As the only priest on staff, he has had to handle many hospital and duty calls on his own, cover almost all the Masses, and keep the parish moving. He has been ably assisted by the parish staff, especially our Parish Administrator, Diane Zbasnik. I have not had to worry about the operations nor the liturgical celebrations nor the duty calls. I am truly blessed!

Finally, I want to thank all you generous parishioners who have been praying for me. Don’t stop yet! Also, thank you to those who have brought meals, provided rides, sent get well cards, offered recovery items like walkers, and helped in many ways. It has been a great outpouring of care and concern. I am truly blessed!

And I want to thank the Holy Spirit who has blessed me with a little more patience and willingness to accept help during all this. It has felt good to be so cared for. I am truly blessed.

God bless,