George The (our irreplaceable, irascible, irradiant) Cook was told by his doctor to call off his scheduled trip to Washington. We knew that he was planning to have aortic valve surgery in June, but we -- and apparently he --were unaware that there were certain limits on his pre-surgery activities.
So, now we are scrambling to find a stand-in at the prep table and stove for our current culinary specialist. George is one of the ones who helps make us the NYS-FITS+. He, more than most, helps keep the mishuggeneh in our group. We are all major contributors to the quality of life that we share, but George pushes us over the top -- say have been know to say over the edge -- more often than others. His skillet will be hard to fill, but we have been blessed so often in the past that we believe someone will come forward.
Speaking of blessings, we are delighted that many others who have been ill are well on the road to recovery. We are thankful too that supporters, friends and team members have helped to raise over $4,000 to purchase building materials while we are at work in Washington. Lastly, your prayers are coveted for the time of our stay and for the congregation after we leave.
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