President Dow update

Hi, it's Valeree Lane posting for President Dow. I thought her message to campus should be posted here. We'll keep everyone updated on her condition, as we have new information. I'll update some other topics in the next couple of weeks, too. Thanks for your patience and interest.

President Dow's message to campus, dated Tuesday, April 24, 2007:

Hello, everyone. I want to thank you all for the support, care and affection you’ve expressed for me and my family over the last several weeks. It has been difficult to be away from OIT and the outstanding work you are doing.

I’ve experienced every medical imaging modality through this process, but there have been marvels of engineering, communication, management and applied sciences along the way, too.

You’ve asked for weekly updates on my condition. We are doing our best to provide information to you. I’m asking you to understand that each day has its own challenges and successes. Just spending time with my family is a great blessing. While I know you all care, you must respect my need to have some private time for recovery.

I’m not prepared to give you a length of time associated with my recovery and return to work. I know this contradicts the driven nature of my character. This new life development was unexpected, unwelcome and caught me completely unprepared. I am enjoying the pleasure of being with my husband, children and grandchildren.

Please continue to pray for me, my family and the success of OIT. You are not far from my thoughts, and I know I am in yours.

Sincerely,

Martha Anne Dow, President