February Adamson Teacher of the month

 Friday morning my Special Ed Principal, Ms. Francis, asked me if I had gotten my award.   When I responded,"what award", she said, "Adamson Teacher of the month".   I explained that because I had to take James to his doctor appointment after school on Tuesday, I had missed the faculty meeting.   Teachers of my department told me that Mrs. Kircher had stated in the meeting that "although I had to miss frequently due to my husband's illness, I gave 150% of my time when I was there to the children.   I spoke to Mrs. Kircher in the cafeteria to thank her for the recognition and she said, It's all about the KIDS.   I get to park in a special parking spot with the administrators for the month of February.   The award came at evaluation time.   A week before I had been called to the office with some other teachers.   Previously the teachers called to the office had received a letter of reprimand and I nervously told the teachers in the Special Ed office I had been suspended a day due to my frequent absences.   My department head said, "Enjoy your day off!"   However, when I got to the office I was told they needed me to keep a group of 12 graders from 9-2:00 while the rest of the school tested.   The counselors went over the credits each senior needed for graduation and I talked to the them about there future plans.   What beautiful dreams!
Dr. Ali had not heard back from the surgeon about the operation to open 30% blockage on Jim's right leg.   James said the leg is fine for now.   His ankle swells a little and sometimes he gets Gout or infection due to poor circulation   but he has no ulcer or sores so Dr Ali said he could wait for now so his next appointment is in April.   The left leg (that used to loose strength and cause him to fall due to his stoke) flows at 100% after two stents.   The VA said that his aorta and root are stable but when he experiences any chest pain (even indigestion) go directly to the ER at the nearest hospital.   Otherwise see them in 6 months.   Hopefully February will be appointment and emergency free.