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Show Mayor Thanks P.G. People for Encouragement March 20, 1973 I bring you greetings from Loma Linda, the friendliest, most compassionate city I have ever been in. The care and attention that Beth and I have received is positively unmatched un-matched in our lives. It is quite a change for me to be flat on my back in bed, able only to wiggle my nose and my toes. But, I hope to have all my facilities returned. return-ed. Each day to see a new finger fing-er moved at my command is a great accomplishment. Since lying here I have discovered dis-covered what hell is. My interpretation inter-pretation is that it is like having hav-ing an itch on your nose or an itch anywhere and having no way in the world to scratch it. We have had so many friends drop in from all parts of Southern California, as well as family and friends from Utah. You have no idea what a thrill it is to open your eyes and see a friendly face from home. , We would like to extend an invitation to all of you who are traveling to and from the Los Angeles area to make the hospital a stop-off spot, if only for a minute. We have received so many wonderful cards, letters, and telephone calls giving us encouragement. en-couragement. These are so appreciated, ap-preciated, even though they cannot be answered individ-, individ-, ually. So, we are taking this opportunity to answer them collectively. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers in our behalf. Sincerely, Jack. E. Cook A note from the hospital says that Jack and Beth were not able to sign this letter because of their injuries. |