I wanted to share with you a health issue that has become part of Fr. Jeremy's life recently. He recently had a growth removed from his neck. The procedure went well, and his doctors ran a number of tests to follow up on the results. Fr. Jeremy and I met with his doctor who told us that he had a non-Hodgkins lymphoma which needed to be treated right away.
The diagnosis was a surprise to us because Fr. Jeremy has none of the symptoms often associated with type of cancer. He has kept himself in excellent health also. All the same, in late June he began a monthly session of chemotherapy at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Right now he feels very good and wants to continue working as usual. I wanted you to know about his condition and to keep him in your prayers. As time goes on, I will keep you informed if there are any changes to report. We are both impressed with the level of care that he has received.
This week we hold our annual children's vacation bible school. Thanks to all our volunteers who make this a fun and educational week for our children. The participants will join with us at the Friday noon mass as they have done in other years. They will sing some of the songs they have learned at the bible school.