March 17, 2009
Greetings Friends,
This has been quite a year. We’ve elected an historic president who has been asked to address monumental economic problems at home and gigantic issues of peace and defense abroad. Regardless of our individual politics, I believe we are all in this together as neighbors and fellow travelers, and that we will be stronger for this test of our fortitude in the coming months.
That said, we know times may be very difficult for some of you. Please call Maria, Rumy, Zoe or Joyce to discuss revision of financial arrangements or anything else we can do to help you out. And thanks to all of you. You are the strong base of our fantastic practice. Each of you is our favorite thing about working here.
This has also been a year of birth, growth and learning. Jacqueline had a beautiful baby boy on August 4, 2008 named Mason Anthony Palmer weighing 9lbs 10oz. We loved it when dad brought him in for his first “orthodontic visit” while mom was at work!
Dr. Bob and I have taken continuing education courses on several new orthodontic techniques including the newest developments in the Damon system. Damon has made brackets even smaller and more effective and we continue to be amazed by the results. We’ve also begun to use a new anchoring system which involves the placement of tiny screws in the jawbone close to the teeth. This is a virtually painless procedure that allows us to move teeth in a way never before possible.
On a personal note, I’ve had the opportunity to serve as one of the “elders” for a program of in-depth men’s spiritual work that is being offered around the world by Fr Richard Rohr and the Center for Action and Contemplation out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Of course I continue my avocation of jazz saxophone and play with a couple of groups from time to time around Chicago.
In closing friends, may the rains fall gentle on your fields, may the wind always be at your back and may we grow bigger from this test of our nation. In past years I’ve extended the following wish in a more lighthearted way, but this year it is my heartfelt hope that you all stay positive in the coming year and that the luck of the Irish go with every one of you and yours.
Sincerely,
Dr. Gerry Aylward, Dr. Bob Nudera
Linda A, Jacqueline, Joyce, Cynthia, Eva, Monika, Krasi, Maria, Rumy, Vassilka, & Zoe
P. S. Hope this is the year one of you wins the jackpot! |
