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Bakkers Greet Those Who Cared for Erin

Apr 21, 2015

Erin Bakker, a recovering stroke victim, shares a laugh with her emergency room nurse, Chris Mallari, as they talk with Kristen Shorts, stroke coordinator for Simi Valley Hospital. Bakker shared her story with hospital staff during a luncheon Wednesday. May is Stroke Awareness Month. (JOE LUMAYA/SPECIAL TO THE STAR)

The Ventura County Star included a story yesterday about Erin Bakker, the wife of Grace Brethren pastor Jordan Bakker, who experienced a stroke in early March. (See Erin Bakker Experiences Stroke.) The Bakkers and their daughters were guests of the Simi Valley Hospital on Wednesday where they were reunited with first responders and others who cared for her following the stroke. Photos from this event, as well as continued updates on Erin’s recovery, may be found at the Facebook page, Prayers for Erin.

Jordan is the lead pastor at the Grace Brethren Church, Simi Valley, Calif.

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F.A.S.T. response saves Simi stroke victim

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – Erin Bakker didn’t know what was happening.

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