My beautiful ring arrived! It is truly lovely but… (and I am sure some of you predicted this)… It doesn’t look like the real ring. Really. It is surprisingly chunkier with a bigger stone. So, it has gone back in its box while I decide what to do- my son is not going to be fooled by that.
I have been in work all week. I am exhausted but proud of myself. Each day I feel a little stronger, a little more like myself. It’s a good feeling.
It has been nice to do things differently. I’ve been starting some new tasks which have captivated my attention. And today I was asked to return to English to cover a GCSE class whilst someone is on long term sick.
I said yes immediately. I want to help the pupils who are fed up of supply teachers. I want to help my headteacher who has supported me greatly. And, I am a good English teacher. I know I can do some good. And it is nice to feel needed I suppose.
Some of my colleagues have given me a word of caution – not to take on so much so soon. Honestly, this didn’t occur to me but I suppose they are right in a way and I am grateful for their thoughts. The finer details are to be discussed tomorrow. I am looking forward to teaching English again though so I need to make this work.
We break up for Easter tomorrow and I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with family and friends.
Life is back on track.
Starting from the Middle 