Yikes

Well, totally was quite rough and tough. Not only did I have a very difficult day, but a student ended up crying right at the end of the last class of the day, so I got to deal with that. Frankly, I just wanted to cry with her. But I knew she needed help, so I helped her how best I could. I asked if I had been too harsh or dismissive – that was very much something I could have done, today especially – but she had said just that she had missed the original instructions and so was embarrassed that she had done the whole thing wrong. I get that. I’d be embarrassed, too. But I would have asked the teacher for instructions directly, instead of trusting classmates who likely were gabbing during the instructions in the first place. Nonetheless, we got it sorted out and I let her correct it as homework, this time following the actual instructions for the assignment, and at no grade loss. She had clearly done work, but had learned a hard lesson of her classmates’ unreliability. At the end of it all, she said that it was also just a Tuesday, and that meant it was a tough day period. So, I felt a bit better bearing that, knowing that it wasn’t all on me that this poor dear was in terrible sobs for a few minutes.

Fair enough sentiment, though. I spent a whole chunk of my morning today absolutely sobbing, and working very hard not to puke because of the intense sobbing. Today was tough. Tough Tuesdays, perhaps. If I can get back to working out soon, I’ll be able to tie in tough workouts to help ease the other tough aspects.

God, help us to sleep well tonight and to awake rested tomorrow, ready and able to do your will. Guide us always clearly in your will and your ways. Make me and the baby well. Keep my husband safe, please. Help him to do his best and to be a good pilot. In your name, I pray. Amen.

Post-a-day 2024