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friends into a team to teach Pat again right from scratch so that she was able to go back on the stage and win an Oscar for her role in "The Subject Was Roses." I recommend the book "Pat and Roald" by Barry Farrell to your attention. 

Bud is not Pat Neale, and when we try to teach him, he points to the fact that he is 77, and the effort is not worth while. 

But the fact is that, without "lessons," in the ordinary activities of life, Bud is learning to speak, to listen, to function. 

We will go out into the social life we are used to as long as we can. We are happy to have people stop in and visit us.

Bud cannot cope with a big fast group conversation. But you will find it rewarding to talk with him for a little while, and find, perhaps, another key to the locked areas of his mind. And your friendly interest is something he can understand at once.

A stroke often is followed by a change in personality. Bud's has emphasized his consideration, his gentleness, his humor. But he has not lost his fighting spirit either. 

Some of you live far away, and will continue to do what you have so well -- send us word from time to time, of how you are and what you are doing, and how we can help to carry your special load. Some of you live near, and we hope to see you soon.

Love. 
Malvina 

Dear Emmy Lou, 
Thought you'd be interested in this letter we're sending to some friends. 
Love. 
Mal