First Day Jitters
Today was the first day of classes at BFA which means I had a total of sixteen minutes with my two periods of students. I was so incredibly happy to be in a classroom again though. This first day was vastly different than last year, of course, and I've got a lot of work ahead of me.
As I stood in front of my students for the first time this afternoon, I had a leg spasm in my left leg that forced me to take a seat though I'd hoped to address the class standing the whole time. I looked down at my leg as it twitched and jerked uncontrollably, confused as to why I was feeling strange stabbing sensations coming up from my foot. My legs are still learning how to communicate with me, but I've gotten better at understanding messages about needing more weight or being tired. This was one of the strange signals I can't yet interpret because it was my foot fighting for all it's worth against my shoe inserts. Perhaps my foot was just nervous to be back in the classroom. It didn't ruin my lesson in any way (not that I had much of a lesson in an eight minute class), but it was yet another reminder that returning to the classroom does not mean going back to the way things were.
As I shared with parents and students last night and this afternoon, I'm still hopeful for more healing, and I'm asking you to keep praying for just that. Please pray this week that I'll develop a healthy routine that gives the students the best of my energy and my body the restoration and nutrition it needs (I need to plan to eat lunch daily - that wasn't a habit pre-accident). Praise God that the leg discomfort I have doesn't disrupt my teaching, and pray that the continued nerve healing would allow for me to have greater focus on the work at hand each school day.
Praise God also that one of my best friends from America is coming to visit this week to help me continue to adjust to life outside of REHAB. Cat will arrive on Thursday with Trader Joe's wonders for me, and I'm grateful for her help to continue to learn to live well in Kandern.
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Love your postings as well as you. Still at your parent's house. We are going to get a pkg. off to you ASAP. Love, Granny
Talked a long time with your Mom last night. Some about you, but mostly just catching up with each other. Was a great chat. Well, not exactly a chat. We must have talked for an hour or more. Love her so much. She is a special lady who, along with your Dad has raised two special young women. Lots of love to you and I'm still praying for more and more independence and healing. Stay strong! Love, Aunt Corrine
I love hearing your updates Laura--and pray for you regularly. You're a great inspiration. Would you pray for David today--He's grieving as BFA starts up again and he's not there. It's a tough transition away from "teen utopia" AKA BFA. ( :
Our Friday group prays for you specifically every week, Laura, & we all do individually as well. John 16:33, <>< Patty
I'm so happy that you're back in the classroom and getting into your chosen profession again. Your lucky students have a very special teacher. You have taught us all so much these past months. Praying for your continued healing.
YEEHAW! That's a Western Canadian way to shout, "Whooppee, you're back in the classroom"! I'm pumped cause I know you have a powerful, godly impact on your students! Praying for you!
Praying.