Russ and Concerned friends,

After notification by Mitchell K. in his
post about Ray, my wife spoke to Ginny that
day (12/16/08). Ray was to have some growths
removed that had returned from his previous
medical condition. Ginny thanked us for calling
and said Ray was doing great and would be
back in OHIO for The Lake Milton Emotional
Sobriety weekend held in early February.

The prayer chain that was continued for
Ray and Ginny helped see them BOTH through,
and the Grace of God blesses them and all
they touch everyday.

Gratefully Yours,
Fred from Ohio

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From: "Maria Hoffman" <jhoffma6@...>
(jhoffma6 at tampabay.rr.com)

Yes, Ray is doing great. The surgery was
successful and the recovery is going well.

Now, if we could just get him to take it easy
for a while.

He was Home from the hospital on Saturday,
entertained Christmas guests Thursday and at
2 meetings the Monday following!

He thanks everyone for so many cards and
calls.

Maria Hoffman - Largo Florida

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Original message #5464 from "Russ Stewart"
<russ1022@...> (russ1022 at ptd.net)

Has anyone heard how The Ardmore Archivist
is doing?

I have been blessed to have spent time with
Ray as my own personal tour guide on more
than 2 occasions in Akron. He also came with
me to Chagrin Falls, Ohio where my father is
buried and stood by me and supported me as I
made a very tearful graveside amends.

May God bless him and my prayers are with him
and his wife Ginny. Two of the greatest AA
blessings I have ever met...

One of my more favorite moments with Ray were
at Dr. Bob's grave. As he lowered himself to
his knees next to the headstone, with tears
streaming down his cheeks, Ray said, "I know
were not supposed to have heroes in AA, but
Dr. Bob was mine. He was a true man of Christ."

_____

Mitchell K.

Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:42 PM

To: AA History Lovers; Mel Barger; Glenn
Chesnut; Matt Dingle; Ernest Kurtz; Bill Lash;
Jared Lobdell; Shakey Mike G.; Al Welch

Just got an e-mail message that Ray G. is
going in for surgery tomorrow (Wednesday) in
Florida. Please keep Ray in your thoughts
and prayers for a speedy recovery if that be
God's will.

Mitchell