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I am disabled with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and currently am battling cancer. I am a mother of two teenagers and recently separated from my husband of 21 years. I was a middle school teacher until my medical condition forced me to resign about two years

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True karaoke stories: 5 of 101
The year was 1992, and my oldest brother was home from California to attend his ten year class reunion. As it was the first time he had been home since high school, all five of us children and our mother decided to hit a local karaoke bar on his last night in town.My brother was videotaping all of his experiences on this trip... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 19 of 348
"A Sister They Never Knew"I am sure that many people would say "putting up the Christmas tree" is a meaningful family tradition, for our family is is not only tradition but celebration and remembrance of a sister our children never got to know. Ides was born on November 20th, 1986. Her due date was in February but she was det... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life The importance of real family communication: 2 of 18
FORTUNE COOKIESAfter a day of not feeling well and camping out in bed, my son convinced me to travel out to dinner; for Chinese. With a stomach feeling as if it was riding a roller coaster, I reluctantly agreed. Minimally, the soup might stop the tossing and turning of the ride. The restaurant is one my children and I go to f... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Healing ceremonies and the power of prayer: 1 of 7
Sometime just before Christmas I was invited to attend a ceremony at the Free Methodist Church in town. It is the church that we attend when we attend church, and it is the church that our children belong to. My daughter sings at Sunday morning worship services and my son handles some of the technical, computer stuff. He also... More..
Education > College Life Balancing college with life: 1 of 4
My daughter is learning about the harsh realities of life. In a little over one month, college begins again and she will attempt to balance a full time job while attending classes full time at the local community college. It will be her second semester in college; her first while also working full time and trying to have a re... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living with reflex sympathetic dystrophy: 1 of 4
I wonder if it's possible to ever fully prepare for what lies ahead. I am suffering with two distinct illnesses; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and cancer. I could die from both; I may not die from either; but both mean that I am tied to a medical community that sometimes doesn't know anything more than I do about my own diseas... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators How to ask a teacher for extra help: 12 of 39
Asking for extra help seems to be an area that many students have difficulty with, however seeking help as soon as problems arise is key to a students success in school. So how do one go about asking a teacher for extra help?The best way is to raise your hand! There is no dumb question except the unasked one. If you don't und... More..
Education > Education (Other) Essential back-to-school materials: 2 of 6
Every year toward the end of July or the beginning of August, the 'Back to School" sales fill stores and parent flood the aisles with glee in their eyes as their children walk behind them dragging their heals, dreading the end of summer vacation. Most stores try to be as helpful as possible by supplying generic list of what y... More..
Education > Education (Other) Tips for dealing with a difficult teacher: 15 of 44
I have been called a 'difficult' teacher by parents whom I have never met, so my advice on this subject may be a bit biased! Teachers who demand that their students always give 100%, will always have a few students who complain that they are too mean or too hard and rather than discuss a situation first hand with the teacher,... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Employment testimonies: What does, "Stop moving my cheese" mean to you?: 12 of 34
It isn't so much that someone keeps moving my cheese, my cheese rotted away. It's gone forever and I had to learn to adapt to a world where there is no cheese to be found anywhere.I was a teacher. Every year, around late April or early May, the cheese movers were out. Everyone was excited and nervous and a bit worried; becaus... More..