[IL-Talk] Wanting to touch base

[David Meyer]

Hi pam,

Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting if you can make it. I can 
only begin to imagine how scarey it is to have ones speech effected by 
something medical. Hang in there and keep on persevering.
Original message:
> Hello Federation Family,

> I wanted to share with you what has been going on with me lately.  Early in
> March I was taken to the hospital.  The symptoms at that time indicated a
> possible stroke.  Thankfully it was not a stroke.  However since then my
> speech has been unlike my usual talking speed and clarity.  I am currently
> receiving speech therapy. The episode has also caused some unsteadiness in
> my hands.

> I am hoping to be at the meeting on Saturday in person. All I ask is that
> you be patient with my slow and sometimes stuttering speech.

> I apologize to those who were expecting me to return phone calls or be at
> Zoom meetings.  I did not begin my speech therapy until two weeks after I
> came home from the hospital.

> I have to admit this has been a real struggle for me.  In January I started
> a support and discussion group here at Brookdale for residents dealing with
> new vision loss. We only had two meetings before this happened.  I am
> hoping we can start up again in May.  I want my speech to be clear because
> some members of the group are also dealing with hearing loss.

> Looking forward to seeing all of you.

> God bless each of you.
> Pamela
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