It was a difficult week. I knew my leg wound was not healing quickly, but I was not prepared to have a second wound show up, nor was I prepared to not be able to return to teaching this September. It was hard to write to my bosses and let them know. In my head I wanted to work one more year for more financial security, but that is not to be. The school continues to want me back and has offered to rehire me when I can return. At the very least they would like me to participate in celebration days with the school (back to school night, music concerts)
Meanwhile, I had to clean out my classroom for the person who took my position. There were so many materials that I collected in the last ten years. (When I left public school, I seriously purged, but then ended up 3 years later working as a teacher again in a private school.) I found a number of various craft projects, hand made games and cute items from the students. The back of my car is full, so I am sure I will have to purge more.
It is an interesting dilemma to leave a job before you are ready. I have started to reach out to people so they are not surprised when I am not there in September. I also know that it is possible that I won’t be able to return at all, but that is a thought for another day. All this has made this an emotional week.
In order to help the American Cancer Society, I have joined their fundraiser to read every day in August. While I know that will be right up my alley, please feel free to donate to the cause. So far, I have read two books this month, but my books are listed in my blog.
Elise sent in a guest review of Death of an Ex by Delia Pitts – Check it out.
Meanwhile I need to go do Cat Mama duties and get rid of the dead mouse left on my doorstep by my 14 year old cat. I didn’t think she hunted any more. Boy, was I wrong!
