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Dear All,

I am acutely aware that my absence and revised schedule during the past
eight weeks has required increased work for some and major inconveniences
for others. Please accept my deep gratitude for your support and patience
through this time. Unfortunately, my treatment providers have strongly
advised continuing care in the form of evening group sessions three times
per week as crucial to sustaining treatment gains. Even more frustrating is
the fact that the treatment groups begin at 5 pm all the way in Bethesda. I
imagine this recommended phase of treatment will last through the end of the
month and will be able to get a clear date for you in the coming days.

I had an extensive discussion with my personal physician today about this
dilemma, weighing the pros and cons of acting against medical advice in an
attempt to make up for lost time at work. This is particularly difficult,
because since regaining my health to a significant degree, my motivation and
commitment to the firm has intensified, and I am eager to earn the trust and
respect of colleagues whom I deeply admire and respect, to whom I owe a
tremendous amount of gratitude.

After much thought, I have decided to adhere to the medical advice and want
to be as clear as possible to everyone about what my schedule is to avoid
further confusion. I am determined to accommodate the demands of our
workload going into the fall, as I have committed to returning full time,
although that full time may not be on a traditional 9-5 schedule. As
previously discussed, I will be leaving early Monday, Wednesday and
Thursdays but am committed to making up for that lost time by coming in
early and staying later whenever possible. At the very least, I want to do
everything I can to limit the inconvenience on others and pull my weight as
a team member.

I look forward to finding mutually acceptable solutions to this temporary
problem with my availability.

Again, please accept my deepest gratitude for your continued support and
patience through this time.


Regards,

Joa