Gifts

Today I helped a young man learn the basics of the sewing machine. We didn't make anything, but he took the pieces he sewed together home to show his mom, who has a hard time finding things to be proud of in him. He was proud of himself so it will matter much less if she isn't.

I've worked with a new supply teacher over the last few months who is working so hard to be a good teacher. He's been in my classes often in the last few weeks and he's had days when he was frustrated because some of the boys just wouldn't engage with him. He has repeatedly asked me for advice, and never condescended to me because I'm female, older, or an EA. The last 2 days he made several breakthroughs and it was such a pleasure to be able to tell him how wonderful he was doing. Very few supply teachers have any clue about how to get through to our population and sit at their desk or don't talk to the kids at all. He's a true gift to anyone that he teaches and I hope we get to keep him...it's not likely but I want it anyway!

I had an appointment after work today with my massage therapist. She's been using a relatively new technique with me for a while now, which is much easier on me than regular massage. It's called matrix repaterning and essentially shifts inflammation. Today when she started my eyes started to water, my mouth was watering, my sinuses completely filled up and I started to cough. She found several spots on my head where I smashed it on something and fixed both sides of my neck. By the time I got back home I was exhausted but felt great! I know that I'll continue to have some of these issues because of the connective tissue disorder, so she's not a cure, but I'm so grateful that she is getting so good at this and that I'm able to let it help me.

I have more prospective tenants coming tomorrow. I think it might be the right ones!

Roo, I have used metamucil for many years. Since I've had my gall bladder out I haven't needed to and I'm just resisting going back to it. I know it's the logical solution but I'd still rather use natural fibre if I can find something that works. I'll keep exploring for a little longer.

I'm truly blessed, elly