[Mary Jo]

Thanks Bill. I appreciate that. It's good to be back as well. Yes, I do try to take good care of myself and of course, yes, God has been good to me. Why? I'm not quite sure but He continues to use me where He wants me and I just keep following. Not a bad gig I guess.

Today was a good day but a bit rougher because I think I pushed myself a bit much. That's my personality, unfortunately, and I need to learn that rest is my friend. Ugh!

I have no pain in the front anywhere - just a bit of pulling from where they pulled my stomach tissue back together but because of that pulling and tightness I have developed some lower and middle back issues. Just some achiness and a bit of spasming if I bend to much or over do. Today I overdid. Walked outside about 1/2 - 3/4 of a mile - plus all the walking around the house and doing a bit much. My husband says I need patience but you know what........................when God was handing out patience...I got impatient and left the line and never got any....so I'm workin' on that.

So would you mind keepin' those prayers coming....continued good recovery and healing? I know you will and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Love to you...

Mary Jo