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Note to readers

 I am currently in the hospital, having fallen and broken my right ankle. After this I will have to go to a rehab center for a while so posting may be sketchy. Keep me in your thoughts as I try to heal.

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  1. LisaApril 6, 2024 at 1:49 PM

    Oh, I'm sorry to hear this! Sending good thoughts and hopes for a quick and easy recovery time.

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  2. Lark@LarkWritesApril 6, 2024 at 2:35 PM

    Oh, Dorothy, I am SO sorry! Here's hoping your ankle heals up quickly. Sending prayers and best wishes your way!!!

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  3. AlanaApril 6, 2024 at 2:44 PM

    I am so sorry. Sending you healing thoughts and hoping it is a quick recovery.

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  4. TomApril 6, 2024 at 4:29 PM

    ...I wish you a speedy recovery!

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  5. CarmenApril 6, 2024 at 5:17 PM

    I’m so sorry, Dorothy. I hope you heal quickly and fully.

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  6. David M. Gascoigne,April 7, 2024 at 5:49 AM

    This is not good news, Dorothy. Take all the time you need and come back to us in good shape, tuned up and ready to go. If I lived close by I would visit you and bring books for you to read. Heal soon - and completely. All good wishes - David

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  7. Captivated ReaderApril 9, 2024 at 11:07 AM

    So sorry to hear this news!! Keeping you in my thoughts and sending you healing prayers!

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  8. AnonymousApril 13, 2024 at 10:45 AM

    Dorothy! I'm so sorry! I just had decided to check your blog because I hadn't seen any posts from you on your Facebook account! Sending prayers from Joe and I as you heal !!!!

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  9. thecuecardApril 17, 2024 at 7:48 AM

    So sorry to hear this Dorothy. Ugh. I hope the pain has gone down. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope you are healing.

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  10. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzApril 18, 2024 at 8:37 AM

    Oh, Dorothy! I am so sorry to hear this! I'm sending prayers and healing thoughts as you make your way through this.

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  11. CathyApril 24, 2024 at 2:55 AM

    You are most definitely in my thoughts! Heal quickly!

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    1. AnonymousMay 6, 2024 at 1:33 PM

      Oh no I'm so sorry my dear friend. I'll pray for you and will make sure to hold my dog upside down for good luck! Sorry about your ankle, maybe you could get one of those life alert buttons for the next time you fall:)

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  12. Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are TakenMay 30, 2024 at 2:44 PM

    I have been so absent lately due to the end of the school year and all the chaos that brings. Hope you had a speedy recovery!

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