diving in

I've been asked to speak in front of the Tucson Inter faith council tonight, at 7:00pm at St Phillips in the Hills. They've been a huge part of advocating during the last few months for the clients of PHS. I have no idea how many people will be there or for how long they want me to speak. I am terrified of public speaking and honestly don't know how this will go. But needs to be done. I think all I can do is reiterate my letter and perhaps add a few more thoughts that have surfaced since I sent it out. I am also going to write some notes so I have something in my hands and elsewhere to look besides a room full of people I do not know. My confidence might, too, be diminished because I have to go in my manual chair instead of my electric, which for me means less control. But I could not find another source of transportation on such short notice.

Other than the speaking engagement, there hasn't been much news. Most things are waiting for the final public hearing and some response from the County Supervisors.

I'll write again when I recover from tonights meeting.

Wish me luck and serenity.