Good afternoon Helena, I echo Dirk's sentiments. I wish your husband a speedy recovery! We'll see you after November 9th. I'll make sure you're off the schedule until then. Let me know if you need anything. C On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 12:55 PM, <dirk@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Helena, > > Thanks for letting us know with as much notice as possible. > > I completely understand your predicament. Both my wife and I were out of > work intermittently over the past few years and it's a rough time. > > Take care of yourself and your husband... Toastmasters MUST work around > your life, not be the center of your life. > > Stay healthy, we're here for you when you can return. > > Dirk > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: FRTM - Backing down from debate > From: Helena Ferrier <helena.ferrier@xxxxxxxxx> > Date: Thu, October 03, 2013 11:19 am > To: frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, frtm@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > The FRTM needs a new debater. I am going to back down from the debate. I > am literally busy/scheduled every waking moment of the day until at least > the 9th. I can be a back up if needed. My husband is experiencing a health > crisis and is out of work. I need to work as much as possible. I apologize > for the inconvenience and am sad to miss this opportunity. > >