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So glad it’s over and you are on the healing side. I always prefer that side

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You had me at ..."so I became a lie-down comedian..." Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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proFOUND!!

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Fears in my eyes and gratitude in my heart for those lovely people who give their lives to caring for others.

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Beautiful truth, Garrison. Thank you for putting it into words. I was very recently relieved of all my reproductive plumbing and was cared for exactly like this. I hope your recovery is steady and uneventful. 🙏

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How great to hear from you today. We have been wondering about you these last few days. The journey back begins!

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I am so grateful that you have done so well . I love your description of the ministering angels...after being in the hospital a number of times I recognize these people and am so grateful for them.

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Like so many others, I am glad you getting such kind, compassionate care from these healing people. And I appreciate the insights into the darker, angrier, accusatory aspect of our Protestant heritage. Truly those caring women and men are acting like Jesus might have wished (unlike others, I won’t presume to speak for him).

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We, all your fans, are so happy you are on the mend. This was such a wonderful appreciation of those people that do what the rest of us don't want to do. They certainly are unreplaceable. God bless and stay well, Garrison.

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Lovely thoughts in response to a series of incisions! At 77, I had a recent non-incisionary encounter at a nearby hospital. As I told my poker buddies, I had a series of lovely and polite nurses and nurse techs. but they alll evaporated before I coul;d snag a phone # or email access. Alas.

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One of the smartest moves in my life is marrying a nurse! Glad all is well with you!

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I’m so happy your surgery went well! We need you around for another 80 years.

I agree with you about the nursing profession and Mayo Clinic. I was there last year for back surgery.

Prayers for continued recovery

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We are surrounded by angels and miracle workers every day. We only need to take the time to look, listen and see them to realize how blessed we are. Get better so we can continue to marvel in the miracle that is you.

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Amen to your words about the truly fine, mostly young, folks in the hospital. I was and am grateful for their kindness and skills during and after recent knee replacement surgery a Duke Raleigh

Hospital. They truly want to help people

and do a great job. All colors, genders, nationalities, etc. These folks give me hope for our nation.

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Best wishes for a smooth recovery. And thanks for the laughs along the way.

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The perfectly splendid news we were all waiting for! It was like when the astronauts descend from earth orbit, in a fiery blaze of ions that makes radio transmission impossible, and though confident in a happy landing, we on the ground nervously await, and after an excruciatingly long moment we hear those comforting words, “Houston, GK here … “. And your unparalleled humor came through unscathed and unscorched!

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