Mark is going in for another bout of surgeries tomorrow. He'll be away for a week or more.

Mark has undergone over 60 plus reconstructive surgeries that have helped reform his face and jaw. For those unfamiliar with Mark, please click on Mark Wison, Combat Engineer.

Here is a brief description of the surgery he is undergoing tomorrow in Marks own words.

There going to take the layer of skin under my top layer on my forearm to put in my jaw to make the tissue in there softer so I can open my mouth more. So later on they can fix the hole in my pallet ( roof of mouth ) and put my teeth back in my jaws as well. After that is jaw some small facial surgeries dealing with scars I believe. I have to ask the doctors to talk like a normal person instead all medical terms to understand them half the time.  ~Mark Wilson~

Mark is a remarkable young man, on top of all this, he is completely dedicated to his lil daughter, and the shop he is growing now as your donations roll in. Mark wants to be financially independent by making a living off of woodworking, and he is on his way now thanks to all of you and our supporters who have donated to his shop. He'll be able to start up his own business, and provide for his little girl.

If you all want to send Mark a nice message and or prayers, please leave them off here in this discussion, he does check in frequently, daily as a matter of fact. Our site is not very friendly to the visually impaired so his efforts are limited here, but he does look in all the time.

Thank you friends, and keep Mark in your prayers.

Thoughts and prayers go out for Mark and family.  Prayers work - I know they do

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'
Scroll Saw Forum Host
'Stop complaining about the storm and learn to dance in the rain.'

Mimi and I are sending our prayers for a speedy recovery, Mark.

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!

Thoughts and prayers out to Mark and his family.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

Prayers are with you Mark, God Bless.

Our very best to you, Mark. Hoping for a great outcome and a speedy recovery.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Mark you are with us in prayer. WOW what a fighter you are. I'm behind you all the way.

God Bless You and Yours

Dennis Mitchell

Buckeye, AZ

 Mark your one tough cookie with a big big heart. I can tell by the look on your daughters face. Hang in there and god bless. 

Praying for you and family!

Prayers for Mark

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John Moody
Site Administratorhttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
“Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.†Shaker Saying