Dear Family, Friends & Co-Workers,

I just want to tell everyone thank you for your thoughts and payers for me before, during, and after my surgery at MD Anderson. And please don’t stop – I need and covet them.

I especially want to thank my husband Frank. Not being in good health himself, he has put his life on hold to love and care for me. I can’t express just how much I love him.

For all the cards I have received, – I didn’t know so many people think of me. I have read and reread them (most of them made me cry) and just want to thank everyone so much. You guys mean so much to me also. Once again, thank you very much.

With all my love,

Debbie Michalek

P.S. For an update: I feel pretty good and have started my chemo. Please pray that all goes well.

God gives his most challenging problems to the strongest people. I believe he has challenged the right person. He just happened to choose my mom. However, without God my mother Debbie Michalek could not overcome this obstacle. These past few weeks have been filled with worries and stress. Thankfully the staff at MD Anderson is highly educated and was able to assist my mom. My family would like to give a special thanks to the people who came and sat in the hospital with their support and prayers as we waited during surgery. I would also like to thank everybody who has kept my mom in their thoughts and prayers. She has enjoyed reading all the cards which has given her hope and strength to overcome this challenge.

I personally want to thank my father. He has been most supportive during her time of need. No matter what obstacle has come their way he has not left her side. I know he has been her rock and will continue until the end. Please continue to keep my mom in your thoughts and prayers. No medicine will ever be as strong as the power of prayer and the love and support of others.

With all our love,

The Satterfield’s

Tribute and Thank You to Dr. John Griffin

Growing up in Port Lavaca, we were fortunate to have such a caring and loving doctor in our midst. Dr. John Griffin was never a stranger to anyone. As a doctor, he made many house calls all over Calhoun County. He saw Memorial Medical Hospital grow and become a vibrant medical complex in the Coastal Bend area.

Dr. Griffin and Dodie always had God in the center of their life. They loved their children and raised them to have the same warm, gentle nature. His dedication to his profession, family and community helped make Calhoun County a better place to live.

Cherre and I witnessed the entire Methodist Church bursting at the seams with all the compassionate people whose lives he and Dodie have forever touched. I remember golf games with Dr. Griffin, my father and my brother. He was fun, but also very competitive.

We will miss you Dr. Griffin. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

Russell Cain
Port Lavaca

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