An episode in September, 1984, leads colleagues in the Office of the President to intervene on Dr. Keefe's behalf, facilitating a medical leave of absence during the fall term at Davidson. In this letter, Dr. Keefe updates her friend on the "outpatient but intensive daily program of physiological therapy and medical and dietary monitoring" she expects to begin shortly. She assures him she feels positive about the program, and that she is praying for him.