It was a wonderful weekend of visiting people. teaching people, going to church, and lunches. Sunday evening I had plans for Monday morning to get up and get some things done. I had Monday morning off due to fall break at the school where my morning class meets. I planned to go to an In Service, get started on some writing, and run some errands. But then reality interrupted.
I began the taper down part of my Prednisone prescription Sunday. I had a tapering dosage of 5 days of 3 tablets, 5 days of 2 tablets and 5 days of 1 tablets. 3 tablets is like rocket fuel at time. Tapering down can sometimes mean a let down as far as energy, which for a Spoonie, can lead to more than just feeling tired.
The term Spoonie comes from a young woman who used spoons as an example to explain limited energy while living with chronic illness. You can click on the highlighted Spoonie to read her article.
So Monday I woke up or should I say my eyes opened temporarily. I was down for the count. I had slept 11 hours and was still exhausted. I ended up staying in bed until 11am. When I finally got out of bed, I just sat for quite a while.
I turned on some worship music and gave what was left of the day to Jesus. I checked my blog, checked out post by other bloggers, and drank some coffee.
I prayed over my evening class and went to the college. In my evening class, I have a young woman who is in a wheelchair due to a condition similar to Cerebral Palsy. She has such joy just being able to be in a class. She is a Christian. She gave her presentation and did well. It is my privilege to help her with accommodations she needs to be in class.
A blogger I follow, retrospectivelily.com, wrote about her experience getting accommodations in college for her disability. The post is Disability Chat. Each evening I see my student in class, Lily’s article comes to mind.
So Monday I may not have accomplished much, but I was grateful to be there for my students in the evening. Tuesday was better. Hopefully today will be better still. My post is not much of an inspiration today, but I am mindful of a quote Big Sky Buckeye shared by Charles Kingsley:
“Make it a rule, and pray to God to help you to keep it, never to lie down at night without being able to say, “I have made at least one human being a little wiser, a little happier, or a little better this day.”
Monday may have been a wash for most of the day for me, but at least I made the young woman in class a little happier, wiser, and better that day.
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
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I am always impressed with how well you deal with your trials, big brother ❤️. Great quote and goal as well. I heard somewhere to be the best parent you can be 4/7 days and your kids won’t know the difference. I think the same applies to life. Make a difference where you can; we won’t be in point all of the time, but in the end we will have done some good. I believe you are already leaving a wonderful mark.
Thank you little sister 🙂
I like that quote! I’m glad you were able to help someone else regardless of your circumstances. ☀️❤️
Thank you little sister ❤️❤️❤️
I’ve read the spoon theory before. It’s very accurate! I totally understand the horrible mornings. This is my story too. Sometimes it gets worse, or better, but mornings are always the most difficult part of the day for me.
Same with me about mornings
Sounds to me, all in all, it was a good day because you finished well! I hope today you are feeling better!
Thank you. Yes today is better 🙂
Absolutely bro. And in extending the love, we daily increase. It’s a great one knowing you are better and stronger now. 🤗
Thank you little sister 🙂
You are welcome big bro. 🙂
Thanks for the shout-out, Matt, and it makes me joyous to know how you SEE and care for your disabled student–every teacher should be like that!
Glad to give you a shot out 🙂
I agree all teachers should see and care 🙂
You always gives me hope with your stories and words. 🙂
Thank yo so much 🙂
You’re welcome 🙂
“Make it a rule, and pray to God to help you to keep it, never to lie down at night without being able to say, “I have made at least one human being a little wiser, a little happier, or a little better this day.”
I love this and view this as a good moral standard that I stand by in my everyday life. I like to bring light into others lives and to help them experience their full potential. In the society we live in today, most people are absorbed in our “Me” world.
Thank you for this post and have an amazing weekend!
Will
Thank you for reading. Have a blessed weekend 🙂
Great accomplishments! To God be the glory!
Amen 🙂