Myrtle Beach 2016 This past week, I was able to attend the annual teacher’s convention in Myrtle Beach with my colleagues. The last time our school went to Myrtle Beach for the Southeast Christian School Association, I had just been diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer. My presentation on ADHD was already prepared, but I would not be…
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Parenting with the Ten Commandments: Thou Shalt Not Steal
The Memory Dump I teach a Bible class to foreign exchange students, and last month I went through the Ten Commandments. In the middle of my explanation of the Eighth Commandment, my mind pulled out a memory from about 45 years ago. I read somewhere recently that the reason we have so few memories of…
Invisible Learning Disabilities
Children come in all shapes and sizes, colors and shades, abilities and disabilities. Some of their differences are visible at first glance, but their most important differences are under the surface, hidden from view. What kinds of disabilities are obvious? Downs Syndrome, Vision Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, etc… What kinds of disabilities are invisible?…
Not What I Had in Mind – How I Ended Up in Special Education
Nineteen years is a long time! I had to use both hands – twice! – to count up the number of years that I have been teaching. The fact that I’m a teacher at all is a surprise to me! While cleaning out a closet recently, I came across a paper that I had penned…
Don’t Say That! What-Not-To-Say When You Don’t Know What to Say.
What to say to someone with cancer? Actually, you don’t have to say anything at all! Ever considered that? Smiles, prayers, flowers, Edible Arrangements!! (my personal favorite!) are always appreciated. But words….words are tricky. Use with care. Have you ever been in this fix? You hear distressing news……you are sad and shocked. You think for…
Cancer?! What Do I Do NOW??
The critical first days after a cancer diagnosis Hearing your doctor use the “c” word will evoke a tempest of emotions, so many at once – denial, fear, sorrow, anger, etc….. If you spend too much time and energy wallowing in these emotions, you will lose valuable time, make poor choices, and jeopardize your health….
How to Help Your Friend Survive Her Fight Against Cancer
On Friday, February 3, 2012, I waited anxiously all day for “the call” from my doctor to give me the results of the biopsy I had had on Wednesday. I was hoping to hear something during the day on Friday, but dreading it at the same time. When “the call” finally came, I had already left school…