Maria Mitousis turned to Facebook to thank her colleagues, friends, loved ones and the public for support.

On July 3, Mitousis was the victim of an explosion at a Petersen King law firm on River Avenue. She suffered life-altering injuries when a package detonated in her office.

“I was very lucky in all respects. I will heal physically and emotionally. This terrible thing that has happened has not dampened my spirits,” Mitousis said in her post on July 17.

On Sunday, July 5, Winnipeg police charged 49-year-old Guido Amsel in relation to an investigation into bombs sent through the mail in Winnipeg.

Mitousis, a family lawyer, represented Guido’s ex-wife, Iris Amsel, in a lawsuit.

“The support and love that I've received from family, friends and strangers alike have been breathtaking and beyond my expectations,” Mitousis said.

“I know that my recovery has been aided significantly by the prayers, cards, well-wishes, flowers and love that so many of you have sent my way.”

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Mitousis’ full statement below:

Dear friends,

It's hard to believe that it is two weeks to the day that my place of work was targeted and I was injured. Many dear to me have suffered: my colleagues, my family, my friends, my clients. I have suffered too. But I know, from what I’ve seen over these two weeks, that the acts of violence we experienced need not carry on with us as we recover from what happened.

The good news is that I am home now and will continue my recovery. I was very lucky in all respects. I will heal physically and emotionally. This terrible thing that has happened has not dampened my spirits. This event will shape my future and impact all of you on some level. But take comfort in that we can control how. Do not let thoughts of anger, fear or hate overcome you. I have not. In fact, from the moment I awoke after surgery I was filled with feelings of gratitude, love and support. I am so eager to get back to what I do, back to the small firm that I have grown to love, and to the legal community that has shown such solidarity and support not only to me but to my family and my family at Petersen King.

I have always believed in the inherent goodness of people. That belief has not been shaken in the least, in fact, it has been strengthened by these events. If I have shown any bravery or strength throughout this ordeal it is a direct result of the bravery and strength displayed to me by others: Connie Petersen who was there by my side from the first moment, the women of Petersen King who stood by us and assured that help was on the way, the first responders who made us all feel safe, and by Barry and my mother who never left my bedside and provided me comfort when I needed it.

The support and love that I've received from family, friends and strangers alike have been breathtaking and beyond my expectations. I know that my recovery has been aided significantly by the prayers, cards, well-wishes, flowers and love that so many of you have sent my way.

Thank you especially to those who have supported my family – my partner Barry, my mother Dorothea, my brother Tony, and my grandmother - during what has been an unimaginably stressful time for them. Samantha and Adam, Ryan, Alexandra and Gregory, not only were you there to take care of your Dad when he needed you, the kindness you showed my mother and brother will stay with us forever.

Thank you to Connie and my colleagues at Petersen King for being there for me - I was not alone, not even for a moment. And now as I recover at home, thank you for still making me feel like a part of the firm and for taking care of things relating to my practice.

My sincere thanks also to Kelli Potter and Laurelle Harris for their selfless desire to do something to help, which turned out to be something quite extraordinary. To all of you - those I know and those I do not (yet!) - who have sent me their wishes for recovery and support through the “gofundme”campaign - I can't thank you enough or express how humbled I feel by the generosity and kindness you have shown.

It is in times of crisis and during horrific events that people come together. I'm so proud of how we've all come together.

I look forward also to sharing with you through social media how I am recovering. I want to share photographs of the beautiful gestures and gifts that I received. This will help me get back to all of you and to stay connected with all my dear friends and well-wishers. The photo attached to this message shows the pillow that my friend Michelle brought me to the hospital the day after the explosion. The message is clear: We all have the opportunity to be amazing to each other so let's keep doing that. My cat Figaro has not left my side since I've been home - I think he is guarding me. smile emoticon I am truly surrounded by love.

Over the next weeks and months I'm going to work hard at getting better. As part of my recovery, I intend to connect with each of you who have sent messages of support and love - as that love has impacted me so profoundly and promoted my ongoing healing.

If nothing else, this experience has reinforced my practice of gratitude - and I just have so much to be grateful for.

With a heart full of love, your friend,

Maria Mitousis