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Discussion Topic: Need some positive energy
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 Brenda |
10-05-2004 @ 8:20 AM |
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Hey all,
I have been on a medical leave of absence due to the return of my Panic Disorder. In the past 7 months there have been 6 deaths in my family and 2 deaths of friends. I also teach high school behavior disorder students. SO I know why the panic resurfaced!HA!HA!
I am doing much better and am back on medication to help me get things under control once again. Here's the deal------I am to return to work on the 18th. I love my job very much and can't imagine doing anything else. However, the substitute that has been in for me was not trained in working with special needs students and has unknowingly made a disaster of my entire program. My students, who rarely were taken to the office by me, are finding themselves suspended and in detention constantly.
I know I will have a very difficult and stressful time getting things back together. I would greatly appreciate all of you sending postive thoughts and energy my way between now and the 18th and on the 18th. I don't suppose I'll really know how well I'm doing until I walk into that classroom on day 1!
Thanks! 
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| allyc4 |
10-05-2004 @ 9:01 AM |
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Brenda I KNOW you will do fine, you have been there before and you are the best person for the job. It will be such a blessing for those kids to have you back. Walking back into that classroom will do wonders for you and it can only be a positive experince. Remember, Courage is just fear walking, so just put one foot in front of the other and get back to those kids who need you! (Although you will get just as more back from them I imagine!).
Good Luck and all of my positive energy and thoughts will be coming your way.
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| Brenda |
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10-05-2004 @ 11:30 AM |
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Allyc4,
THANK-YOU!!!! I like that "courage is just fear walking". I think I'll post that on my desk at school.
I enjoy your positive outlook. I too try to be positive as much as possible.
Have a good day!! 
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| rachele |
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10-05-2004 @ 2:34 PM |
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Brenda, as a professional often called on to intervene with crisis I can only say that you are doing a wonderful thing going back to your kids. When their school program falls apart often times other things do as well. Sending you lots of positive vibes! You can do it! Rachele
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| Lauralai
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10-06-2004 @ 3:25 PM |
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"Your kids" will surely remember you, and likely be relieved
to have you back. Kid's, even special needs ones, are able
to understand far more than we give them credit for. Might I
suggest you tell them all what you have been through and
what your concerns are for them?
Let them give you feed back and listen. I think you will be
pleasantly surprised. You're going to do great, and I strongly
suspect some of your biggest support will come from the kids
you are so dedicated to.
Lauralai
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| Brenda |
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10-07-2004 @ 7:57 AM |
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THANKS to everyone for the encouragement!! I really appreciate it!!
I hit a deer with my car yesterday----I'm fine but my car has about $3000 damage. Anyway I did wake up in the night in the midst of panic. Didn't take long to calm down but made me question what's going to happen the first time my students have a crisis??!!
Your kind thoughts will keep me centered.
Thanks again.
Brenda
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| allyc4 |
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10-17-2004 @ 10:23 PM |
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You will be calm and you WILL handle it!
PLease let us know how you go, good luck for today and enjoy!!!
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| allyc4 |
10-21-2004 @ 2:22 AM |
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To the top for Brenda
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| melisnl |
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11-02-2004 @ 3:08 PM |
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If you can survive panic attacks and meds, you can definately do that. I have so much faith in you. You are strong and you deserve to do what makes you happy in life. We are all here for you. If you need to talk you can e-mail me: [email protected]
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| OBrendie |
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11-08-2004 @ 10:21 AM |
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Igive you all the support in the world. You can do it..Especially if you love your job so much. I think that all the kaos will be a distraction to you and allow you to comfort your students and re assure them that you are back and are there for them.
To me there is nothing like the feeling of support, especially from someone your not expecting it from.
Best wishes
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11-08-2004 @ 7:33 PM |
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Brenda! You are an inspiration to me! I'm late but I send lots of positive energy your way!:)
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| BlondieUk |
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11-17-2004 @ 4:40 PM |
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Im late sending it too but heres all the love and light - winging its way to you from London .
:)
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