Ginny

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I talked with Ginny tonight. Tom took her to Pittsburgh today to see a surgeon at Prespyterian Hospital. The doctor was very frank about the surgery - regardless of any other health problems. It is a very serious operation with lots of implications. Ginny has decided not to have the surgery. She is just going to continue to do what she does every day. She calls about 10 people a day and she writes to about 12 people every week. I just sent her labels to put on her postcards for her weekly notes. She used the first ones today. She is just going to continue as she has. She still hasn't had a cigarette. She has finally quit smoking!!! Yeah!!

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Kevin Kennison said…
Thanks for the news from Uniontown. I am hoping that Ginny will just keep on keepin' on for a long time to come. Staying busy and involved like she is will certainly help.
June 25, 2008 at 9:16 AM
Brian said…
Thanks for the update Kris. Let's all hope we have some courage when it's our turn.
June 25, 2008 at 6:28 PM
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