[Nfbc-info] Update on Jim Willows

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
That is such great news about Jim!  I'll keep him in my prayers and send 
positive thoughts his way.  Kitty purrs can be healing, too; I'll send some 
of those too from Toby and Maryah.
Thanks
Lauren

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 2:17 PM
Subject: [Nfbc-info] Update on Jim Willows


> Hello All:
> I thought I might take a moment to say thank you to all of the people who 
> have sent good wishes, thoughts and prayers for Jim's recovery from lung 
> cancer.  As of this week, Jim has had four cycles of chemo therapy.  So 
> far, he is feeling fine.  The Oncologist says that he is getting through 
> this like a mack truck.  His appetite is good and he is experiencing 
> minimal side effects.  Those of us who know Jim tease that he is the man 
> of steel and he is keeping true to form.
>
> While Jim is undergoing his chemo treatments I am continuing to work at 
> the California School for the Blind.  I am teaching full-time.  Jim has a 
> caregiver who takes him to his appointments and makes sure he eats and 
> drinks plenty during the day.  This has been a great help to me as I 
> continue to teach and run the affiliate.  I just want to make sure that 
> you know that our door is always open for help and information about the 
> National Federation of the Blind and you can feel free to call our home 
> whenever you need or want assistance or information.  Jim and I have 
> always found strength and support in our Federation family and this time 
> is no exception.
>
> The affiliate phone number is our home phone number which is still the 
> same as when Jim was the affiliate president.  That is (925) 462-8575 and 
> my cell phone number is (925) 895-2778.
> Don't be shy.  One of us will return your call as soon as we can.
>
> Yours in the movement-
> Mary Willows, President
> National Federation of the Blind of California
> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>
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