Far and Away

[Zoe7]

That makes sense @Appleblossom There is a distinct lack of conversation/sharing across different fields. We see this so often in mental health also - so many organisations could be working together to treat the WHOLE person yet there seems to be so many (not necessary) barriers to doing so. I have been so fortunate that my team has previously been very communicative with each other and that has not only helped them work with me better but also meant I have not had to repeat things a hundred times. That then leads to more efficiency in service as well as less time wasted to deal with the issues.

I remember our earlier conversations so fondly Apple - it was not all about MH but more wider world views ...and that gave me a sense of normalcy as well as allowing me to think in a time I was drowning. I will be forever grateful for meeting you so early on and to engage in such meaningful and helpful conversations 💖

I think your boy would have done well in our class too. My strength is with those kids that do not 'fit' into the 'normal' system. Several years ago our district principal developed a role for me in support. It was my role to engage those children that had either been excluded or found mainstream schooling difficult. I had a 100% success rate - which is very much unheard of in our system. Unfortunately the government stopped funding for such programs so I had to go back to 'normal' teaching. 

Just last week we had a meeting of our 1/2 team to do some work on how to use an inquiry approach in our teaching - that is the approach I have taken all of my teaching life so for me I had to 'pull it back' for the others who were less familiar with the approach. We were talking about a whole-class approach whereas I am so much further along allowing each student to develop their own path ....it is a lot of work to start with but the results and rewards are so worth it. When kids are learning what they are interested in they are so much happier and engaged. My role is to weave in the curriculum but the kids often do not even realise that.

I am glad you had a nice time at the party with some meaningful conversations. I find so many such gatherings full of 'hot air' and meaningless talk. I don't like small talk but would rather say something when I actually have something to say. Sometimes silence says more than words.

[Zoe7]

@Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @Emelia8 @Former-Member @creative_writer @Eve7 @Shaz51 @TAB 

I have been to my parents' early this morning to deliver the things I changed for my Mum. She was very happy with the things I got 👍 I did not stay long as I am still not feeling great. I got home just as the gale force winds started up. I did need to go to the chemist but wanted to get home out of the wind so will need to go out later. Pain killers and prn today - to deal with the ongoing pain and massive trigger of the wind. I can't remember the last time I needed prn but not coping at all well with the wind today. Still very tired so a complete rest day for me today.

How is everyone else?

[TAB]

..well you got something done.. @Zoe7  could attempt a few phone calls to places that might be open again today chasing info about things bugging me .. not much else on. bit flat. going back to bed on the cards lol

@Faith-and-Hope @Appleblossom @Snowie @Emelia8 

[Zoe7]

Good luck with the phone calls @TAB I am going to have a nap too.

[TAB]

Thanks @Zoe7 prob just something to do as much as anything as expect first day back from hols things might be busy .

[Eve7]

Plodding along here @Zoe7 and about to have lunch with a niece.

Take care my friend.

💜💚💜

[Emelia8]

Sounds like you did well with your shopping @Zoe7 😄👍  Really hope that wind settles down for you.  Wind is not triggering for me, but I really hate it and it has me very much on edge.  Its a pleasant calm day here thankfully. Hoping you can have a restful day and your pain has a chance to resolve too. 

I had to go into town today for a follow up post-op xray.  I think its just to make sure all the hardware they put into my spine is still intact. 😱

So it was the usual worry of booking a taxi and hoping they are not late.  Thankfully they were right on time. And I didnt have to wait long for my return trip either. 

I am suffering pain wise for my outing however.  Think I might resort to one of my opiate pain killers and a lie down. 

Hi @TAB @Faith-and-Hope @Appleblossom @Snowie @Eve7 @BlueBay @Bow 

[Eve7]

Well done on going out @Emelia8  and thanks for reminding me I need to get an X-ray of the hardware in my ankle before I see my surgeon next month.

We had a big downpour of rain this morning but it only lasted about 5 minutes.

💚💕💚

[Zoe7]

I have some of those for when the pain becomes intolerable @Emelia8 Have had a lie down myself and it has helped a little but the wind is stopping me being able to rest properly. Glad the taxi was on time.

@TAB It will no doubt be busy for those places that have been closed until today. I am in a running battle with medicare but I have given up for now and going to let my psych and the clinic's reception sort it out when I see her next. It was their mistake and then medicare's - someone from their support team was supposed to call me back but it never happened ...and I am not in the place to wait on hold for 45 minutes and then nothing done again.

@Eve7 I hope your lunch with your niece is nice for you Hon. I should get some lunch as well but not feeling much up to eating today ...still not 100% and eating is likely to exacerbate the stomach pain.

[Appleblossom]

@Emelia8 Gentle hugs

Hey @Eve7 

@Zoe7 Good moments in school and teaching environments definitely made a difference to me in life.  I was shocked to encounter those who devalued teaching and were into the social climbing, glamour or high paid jobs.  Never forget the potential for good in the future of your kids.  Primary teaching skills are not about knowledge transfer per se but exactly what you were raising.  In this internet age, access to knowledge is so much easier, it is all those interpersonal observations and skills that matter.  

Regarding our recent socialising; partly it is about supporting my son to engage with others in real life with optimism and a bit of healthy fun, but also learn a bit of discernment. I am hoping my son holds true to his anti drinking and does not lead astray, take what is good and let the rest go. He is smart, but no real school from year 7 so missing a lot of that experience.  Now I think about it my mother did not have school from Year 3-4 so that is now a repeating theme over generations.  Noting the patterns and context of individuals in my family matters.  People often blame me for the bad outcomes, but cannot be bothered to hear the full story.  Maybe my analytical side has a reason, it certainly did not mean I did not have deep feelings or emotions or attachments to my family, but there was so much disruption.  Lovely to chat with you ... cos it goes straight to the meaningful stuff and sustain as for months of not talking.  Love Apple

@Faith-and-Hope Mindful of you and yours and hope you find a way through the family shenanigans.