Dear friends:
In the wee hours of May 19, I awakened to find myself on the floor in my bedroom. I don’t know how I got there. I was in no pain and there were no scratches or bruises. I could not stand. Fortunately, my cell phone was within easy reach. I called my cousin, in whose
2/ house I am residing, and advised her of my condition. She immediately came to help, but was unable to lift me. She called “911.” Within a few minutes, the local fire department arrived and lifted me from the floor. Because of the circumstances, it was their advice that I
3/ should be taken to the hospital. I was in no position to disagree, so to the gurney, the ambulance, and the hospital I was taken. After five days of inconclusive diagnosis, I was taken to the Eskaton Health Care facility in Fair Oaks. About 3 hrs ago, I was advised that I will
4/be released this Thurs, although the diagnosis remains inconclusive.

I am grateful to all for your prayers and concern; and I thank God for what I consider an extension of my lease on life.

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