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Old 6 June 2012, 10:55 AM   #1
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Fr. John injured and in hospital

Our friend and Omega guru, Fr. John, was injured in a household fall. He is in Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta awaiting surgery on his right knee for two fractured bones. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers, Bill P.
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Old 6 June 2012, 10:59 AM   #2
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Sorry to hear that.
Sounds like its bad but could have been even worse.
Thanks for the news Bill.
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:03 AM   #3
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So sorry to hear that. Good luck Fr. John... You're in our thoughts and prayers!!!
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:03 AM   #4
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:05 AM   #5
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Fr. John - Wish you a speedy recovery!
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:16 AM   #6
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Best wishes to John, an outstanding contributor here.
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:27 AM   #7
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Best wishes and get well soon Fr. John.
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:28 AM   #8
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Best wishes to John, an outstanding contributor here.
Spot on Paul.. Here's to a speedy recovery. Sorry to hear of this.
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:41 AM   #9
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:51 AM   #10
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:53 AM   #11
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Bad news!

Our Boss will handle it well, though.
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:55 AM   #12
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Spot on Paul.. Here's to a speedy recovery. Sorry to hear of this.
X3. Let's hope for a speedy recovery.

And, John, you gotta watch that first step. It's a dousy.
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Old 6 June 2012, 11:55 AM   #13
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Horrible news.........
Positive thoughts to a speedie recovery!!
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Old 6 June 2012, 12:06 PM   #14
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Thanks for the update, Bill.
All the very best for a speedy recovery, John!!
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Old 6 June 2012, 12:17 PM   #15
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Old 6 June 2012, 12:22 PM   #16
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Thanks for posting Bill.

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Old 6 June 2012, 12:29 PM   #17
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Old 6 June 2012, 12:33 PM   #18
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Sorry to hear. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Father John.
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Old 6 June 2012, 12:34 PM   #19
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Get well soon Fr. John! I keep you in my prayers.
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Old 6 June 2012, 12:44 PM   #20
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Will say a prayer for you my friend. All will be well soon, Fr. John.
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Old 6 June 2012, 12:49 PM   #21
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Old 6 June 2012, 12:58 PM   #22
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This is terrible news :(


Hope you get better soon Fr. John !!! I am praying for your quick recovery !
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Old 6 June 2012, 01:10 PM   #23
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Get well soon, Fr. John.
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Old 6 June 2012, 01:14 PM   #24
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Old 6 June 2012, 01:21 PM   #25
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Old 6 June 2012, 01:24 PM   #26
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Old 6 June 2012, 01:53 PM   #27
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sorry to hear this

Hoping for a quick recovery. Fr. John is very important to many.
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Old 6 June 2012, 01:58 PM   #28
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Old 6 June 2012, 02:02 PM   #29
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Old 6 June 2012, 02:46 PM   #30
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Prayers over to a great Gent for a quick recovery. Anthony
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