The week is not going great thus far--in fact, I have missed three days of work! It all started with the world's longest migraine, which then morphed into a 6-day (and counting) long bursitis and arthritis flare. I miss my students, I miss being able to sit up straight, and I miss being able to walk quickly up the stairs.
It's funny the things you can miss--never thought I'd miss being able to haul taters up my twisted, curly, scary staircase. I do.
I feel pretty frustrated with my body right now because there is so much going on. Between work, school, other obligations, and wedding planning, I feel overwhelmed.
I graduate on May 9th. I have never been so excited about anything in my whole life. If I can keep it together until then, I think I can make it through the rest of the year.
It's the end of the year and people are trying to pile on more and more to my plate. Transition meetings with the parents of my new group of 6th graders, transition plans for current students moving to the high school, and trying to find administrators to attend these meetings is making life quite a challenge.
Tomorrow is the opening (and closing!) of the play my girls are in. I have missed a whole week of practices and I feel terrible about it. . .but what can you do when your earthly tent throws in the towel on a still working brain and heart? Not a thing but stay at home, that's what.
Stay at home, resting on the faith that I have that God can heal me and bring relief. . .resting on the peace of knowing that I have friends praying for me during this challenging time. . .that is what will get me though this.
I am so proud of my students--they have changed SO much in a single year. They are older, wiser, and well prepared for a summer of learning at home (I hope!). I know of 2 more students who are moving into my room. . .that would certainly keep my numbers low!
My current challenge is finding a photographer for the wedding who is not going to charge us over our estimated budget. Thus far, no luck. We will see what happens.
Back to the resting of the joints--all this typing can't be a good thing! <><
