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Thank you for bringing up the horror and history of Ukraine. My daughter-law-law is from near Donetsk on the Russian border. Her parents are still there as they do not want to cross into Russia and it's to dangerous on the roads To go to Kyev and cross to Poland. The airport near them has been closed and now internet service has been cut. Prayers are so appreciated . She says the Ukrainians do not want to be back under Russian rule. They like their freedom. Stay safe all and appreciate our freedom 🐧

02/28/22 09:05 AM

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And I must add my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter speaks And understands Ukrainian and ever translate to her papa since he does not speak Ukrainian😆🐧

03/01/22 12:03 PM

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Lila Bass (Hicks)

Linda we are praying for all your family and for Ukraine. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

03/03/22 04:21 PM

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Brenda Jenkins (Armstrong)

Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. Maryna has flown to Hungary and will try to get her parents across the border into Hungary and bring them here. Her folks have been driving for 4 days to try and get to the Hungarian border. They can not use lights as that would let the Russians know where they are. The company Maryna works for is also being a tremendous help to her .Will be so glad when all are safe🐧

03/03/22 06:47 PM

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Prayers from Martinsville,VA. Perhaps it's phones, tv that seem to bring this atrocious madness closer to each of us. This may change the world we have known. I remember I guess in 50s going to the furnace room at William Fox covering my neck with one hand with my head on folded arms but it never seemed a reality. What is happening now feels close.
God be with your daughter in law and family.

03/03/22 07:43 PM

#1044

Thank you for rhe update Linda. What Putin & the Russian Army are doing is so hard to believe. It looks like Putin is becoming the 21st centruy Stalin. We should all hope that the economic sanctions work. Plese keep us updated on your daughter in laws progress in getting her inlaws to safety.

03/03/22 09:48 PM

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Marilyn Wolfe (Ruben)

Linda, I am thinking about you at this difficult time & I am hoping & praying things work out ok for you & your family! This is really scary, but even moreso, since someone we know is personally involved - YOU! None of. us EVER believed we would see this happen again in our lifetime!

03/04/22 10:14 AM

#1046

Prayers are working . Maryna got her folks across the border after being on the road for 5 days . Next step to get them here . I am in Illinois helping my son with little Maria . Next step pray for the Ukrainians left behind . Thank you all for letting me vent and your prayers. 🐧🙏🏼🤗

03/04/22 10:14 AM

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03/04/22 11:05 AM

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Mary Draney (Murray)

So relieved. The Ukrainians are brave, beautiful people. Continuing to pray.

03/04/22 01:03 PM

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I have related this before but as the onslought continues against the Ukranian people. Let us not forget that this is genocide by Putin. G-D Bless th Ukranian people for their resolve to defend their country. Even in the face of these horrific outnumbered forces, the Ukranian people are victors in this unjust invasion.

03/04/22 05:36 PM

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Marilyn Wolfe (Ruben)

Linda: 5 days! Wow! They are really DETERMINED & BRAVE ! That is Amazing! HUGS to THEM & YOU, TOO! Miracles DO Exist! We hope the same for others who are there. The News said there have been mee- tings & negotiations re. letting the innocent people leave. This reminds me of the story of Poland & Austria, England & France, when the Nazis invaded there during World War II. Another "Day of Infamy!"... Stay safe & hold your son & granddaughter close!!!

03/06/22 05:36 PM

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Mike Floyd

Jimmy LaPrade came through his heart valve surgery well. He has no restrictions other than to take it easy for 7 days.

03/07/22 08:19 AM

#1052

Mike, thanks sharing for sharing the good news about Jimmy.

03/07/22 11:48 AM

#1053

I want to share the thoughts by Mike and Russell regarding Jimmy. I was unaware that Jimmy was facing this surgery and that he has come thriugh this repaired!!!!Grateful that in this day and time we now have options that can repair our maladays. As an Advisory Board of Director to The AHA in Richmond I am grateful to the researchers and inovators who allow us to sustain ourselves when we are faced with these life threatening obstacles.

03/07/22 04:00 PM

#1054

Thanks for the update. Good to hear. 🐧🤗

03/12/22 01:21 PM

#1055

Thank you for all the prayers for my daughter -in- laws parents . Maryna has safely retuned with her parents fromtheUktaine and the are safely in Downers Grove , Illinois with My son and their daughter . Their visa is good for 2 months and we shall see what happens. Their home has been shelled in Ukraine and no telling what will be left for them to return too. But all thoughts and concerns have been so helpful. They can not believe what is on the TV as they had no access to it while in their city on the Eastern border near Russia . Thank you all🐧🤗🙏🏼

03/13/22 11:37 AM

#1056

Linda:

We are so glad that they are safe. I do not think the people of Russia have any idea of what their troops are doing under Putin's direction. The world knows and he shall be accountable for his horrific actions against the people of The Ukraine.

03/13/22 01:20 PM

#1057

Thank you Linda for the update and good news. I hope their Visa will be extended. They are truly in need of a refugee status that will allow them to stay in the US.

03/13/22 05:10 PM

#1058

I think I have a great group of classmates and thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. Will keep you posted as they figure out what is to happen🐧🤗🙏🏼

03/16/22 01:16 PM

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Mike Floyd

Sad note

Billy George, husbane of the late Penny Henley George, had a stroke last Thursday March 10. He is partially paralyzed and his speech is slurred. He is in Sheltering Arms in the West End rehabbing.

Thought class would like to know.

Sidney

03/16/22 05:11 PM

#1060

Sidney:

So sorry to hear about Billy George. I have seen him so many times when I came to your business and he has always been so cordial. Certainly wishing Billy a full recovery from this anomaly.

03/16/22 08:27 PM

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