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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I am writing this with tears in my eyes. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been where you are. The radiation isn’t so bad but it can burn the skin. I didn’t do well with Chemo but some do very well with it. Know I am here for you any time you need to talk, cry or just plain vent. I went through all of it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I wish you a very happy Christmas and a brighter 2020. I better not hear you needed support and you didn’t call me. From someone who’s been where you are, I’m in your corner. God bless you my friend.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Anne West<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>k1stm@frontier.com<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> CT-NFB <ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Maryanne Melley via CT-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, December 10, 2019 15:01<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List' <ct-nfb@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> mvcmelley@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [CT-NFB] Update from Maryanne Melley<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I feel it is time to update you on my health status. A few members of the board have known prior to our state convention that I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I now have all the facts about what will be happening to me over the next 7 months or so. I will be undergoing both chemotherapy and radiation therapy to sterilize the cancer. During this time I will still serve you as your president, however if I’m feeling ill or to weak rest assured you will not be alone. Your first vice president Phil Magalnick and your second vice president Beth Rival will be there for you. They will help with questions and concerns any of you might have. Hopefully I will be well enough to attend the national convention.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I wish all of you have a wonderful holiday and a happy new year.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryanne Melley<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>860-212-5549<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Live the Life You Want”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>