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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Hi my Dear Friends!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I have heard so much about the e-mails
that were sent out by Kristi, that I thought it would be fun to send what we
hope is the last update. I was able to start back to work TODAY
part-time. I am thrilled to have this part of my life back to
"normal" again.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I thought this might be a good time to
express my gratitude to ALL OF YOU during this past
"season" of my life. Thank you for all your prayers, love and
support. I feel so overwhelmingly grateful to have been given a second
chance at life, and I feel very, very blessed to have such wonderful
friends, family and colleagues that supported me through this
illness. I received hundreds of cards and e-mails, most made me emotional,
some made me laugh, all made me feel very loved. Thank you for taking the
time to touch my life</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>, it’s hard to
express how much they have meant to me.</span></font><font size=2 color=black
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>There were many times over the last four
months that I would be completely overcome with fear. One day I was
reading the Bible and came across Psalms 91, it brought me much such peace
and comfort. I read that chapter almost daily, and have not struggled
with fear since that time. When you have time, read it in the New Living
Translation (my favorite), it's pretty perfect. I have learned alot about
faith over the last several months, and will continue to learn about faith
through the rest of my life as I continue to strive for "remission"
of this illness.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>This illness has profoundly affected
me, I have learned that <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I strongly
dislike hospitals, but am forever grateful for competent nurses and
doctors <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I have a new appreciation for
the "normal things of life", (i.e. walking, writing,
typing, climbing stairs, or simply "going to the bathroom")
<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>TU is an awesome place to work,
and I have a wonderful Vice-President and Administration.</span></font><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:navy'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I have an awesome staff who
picked up the pieces during the worst time of the academic year to be
out of the office, thank you for all your concern, loyalty,
and hard work! You make me successful in my job! I love you
guys and am so thankful we all get to work together! <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Cards and
emails touched not only me, but my family and staff members at the
hospital (literally, everytime I have to go back to the hospital, someone
will say, "aren't you that lady on the 14th floor that had her
entire room covered in cards, you must have some really neat
friends....") I have to agree, I do have some "really neat
friends...." <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I value and love my
husband, children, and Dad more than ever before. When faced
with adversity, they were and are such strong individuals. Never
take for granted the time that we have to spend with and influence our
family, we can never regain that opportunity. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Although I had so many friends
and family that helped me during this time, I had several individuals that
stretched all boundaries, you know who you are, and I will forever be
indebted to you. Thank you and I love you dearly! <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>God is still in the miracle
working business. The doctors say that I am "such a
mystery" to them; however, I prefer to think that I am a miracle.
I am so grateful for every single prayer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>Thank you, thank you, thank you for your love
and concern. I am forever grateful for your friendships!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>Forever grateful,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>Vicki Hendrickson<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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