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            |  To the editor: This is 
			certainly an overdue note of my sincere appreciation for all those 
			who have humbled me with their generosity, prayed for me, sent 
			positive thoughts and notes of encouragement!
 This year yielded a diagnosis of recurrent breast cancer which 
			resulted in a double mastectomy followed by a pancreatic cancerous 
			tumor which was removed in a traditional “Whipple” procedure. My 
			surgeons labeled me the “poster child” for the Whipple surgery 
			because release from the hospital was day 7 instead of day 15, which 
			would be a typical stay, and my overall healthy condition following. 
			Technically, I should be “cancer free” and I am currently working 
			hard toward a full recovery.
 
			
			 
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            The reinforcement of the love and connection with 
			this Community as well as family and friends (near/far) has truly 
			been a blessing in seeing me through the most difficult time of my 
			life. Everyone's collective efforts gave me a calm, peaceful mind 
			and strength approaching and up to the minute of the difficult 
			surgeries. Recalling everyone who let me know they were praying and 
			pulling for me removed any and all fear!
 I will forever be in a constant state of indebtedness for the 
			support of so many by way of gifts, flowers, texts, cards, 
			conversations and for those who took the time to ask for mercy and 
			grace on my behalf. Thank you!
 
 Leslie Hoefle
 [Posted 
            
			August 16, 
			2018]
             
            
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