Dear Parish Family,

I wanted to send you a brief update and, most importantly, thank you for the prayers, Mass intentions, messages, and kindness since my surgery. By the grace of God, the surgery went very well, and I am happy to report that my recovery continues to move in the right direction.

Each day brings a little less swelling, a little more energy, and another small step toward normal life. I am discovering that recovering from major jaw surgery requires two virtues that do not always come naturally to a busy pastor: patience and doing absolutely nothing! Substantial recovery will take several weeks, so I am trying to be a good patient and give my body the time it needs to heal properly.

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