I want to let you know that I am now back home from my two month stay in the hospital. I am so happy to be here after the long ordeal and want to get back to painting just as soon as I am able. I thank all of you who remembered me in your prayers and to let you know that I felt them all. The power of prayer is amazing. With it and the ever strong love I receive daily from my dear husband and my beautiful daughter, they have gotten me through this long ordeal. I love you all.

My family, and I have just been overwhelmed with all of the very special "Get Well" cards and letters and gifts that you sent. Each one is a treasure to me and I am sorry that I haven't been able thank you before now. Even the hospitals were amazed that one person could receive soooo much mail. We have been truly blessed with such an outpouring of love from so many wonderful friends near and far. Painters truly are a very caring, sharing group and I hope that you will always remain so.

I want to express my love, appreciation and Thanks to my very special friend Sharon Teal-Coray, who has been a special angel for me during the days of my illness. She is God's best example of what a true friend is. The lord bless you and keep you always.