Let me assure you prayers work!  I went into my surgery truly feeling united to each and everyone of you in prayer (that is called the Communion of Saints).  Two hours later the surgeon said everything went just fine, only a triple bypass, he couldn't find anything else to fix.  I am progressing in my recovery, had my first post surgery visit with the doctor and he said everything looked excellent, numbers were perfect and I was way ahead of schedule.  I have received hundreds, literally hundreds, of cards from all of you (only 2 duplicates, how is that possible?) and I treasure each one.  Hope to be back full time soon but I am going to take it slow.  May God Bless and Care for each one of you, you are always in my prayers.  

                                                                                                                                    ~ Deacon John ~