Tom, I wish you the best of luck. Life has a few lows at times but also it
usually gets better so hang in there. 73
Ed K7UC
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From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 8:09 AM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Update From KB8TYJ
> Gerry:
>
> I'm going to be ok, so no worries.
>
> And, yes, we need to catch up!
>
> I'll write more soon.
>
> I still have your personal e-mail address.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gerry Learry" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 6:45 AM
> Subject: Re: Update From KB8TYJ
>
>
>> Hey Tom, Wow I hope you are alright. Please write me soon if you can.
>> Gerry
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 5:59 PM
>> Subject: Update From KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>>> Hello, everyone.
>>>
>>> For a time, I debated sending this post, but have decided to go ahead
>>> with
>>> it, because I consider the folks on this list to be part of a great
>>> family
>>> that I have come to know over the past 12 years or so.
>>>
>>> If this is felt to be too "off topic" for some, please hit the good old
>>> delete button, and I promise I will not be offended.
>>>
>>> As many of you know, about a year and a half ago, I took the Acting
>>> Department Head position in the Department Of Social Sciences at Ferris
>>> State University. When I took the position, I knew going in that it was
>>> going to be extremely demanding. Not only would it be a 12-month
>>> position,
>>> and would involve 50 to 60-hour work weeks, but it would involve running
>>> all
>>> administrative functions for a department with approximately 30 faculty
>>> members, and 5 major University programs.
>>>
>>> By all counts from both administration and faculty members, I was a
>>> great
>>> success in the position, and met or exceeded all initial performance
>>> expectations.
>>>
>>> However, beginning in the late Spring of this year, I began experiencing
>>> some significant stress-related medical symptoms, and those symptoms
>>> steadily grew worse over the Summer. Fortunately, the symptoms didn't
>>> seem
>>> to aggravate my already-existing heart condition, but they became
>>> important
>>> warning signs that I simply couldn't ignore.
>>>
>>> As a result, I have officially stepped down from the administrative
>>> position, and, with the authorization of my doctor, have taken a medical
>>> leave for the Fall 2013 semester. Fortunately, I have ample accumulated
>>> sick time, so that this will not create a financial burden for my wife
>>> and
>>> I. The plan is for me to take the Fall off, work on some other
>>> professional
>>> projects, and then resume my full-time teaching in the Spring of 2014.
>>>
>>> I am nearing 60 years old, now, and still need to work a few more years
>>> before getting serious about retirement, so hopefully, this little
>>> hiatus
>>> will carry me through.
>>>
>>> I also am hoping that the time off will allow me to get more back into
>>> ham
>>> radio than I have been lately. So, look for an increased presence from
>>> me
>>> on the list, and also on our week-end nets over the coming months.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
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