Almost Friday

How sad. I have only worked half days this week and I am already looking forward to Friday. I was a bit tired during school this afternoon. I suppose my body is just complaining because I am pushing more than it has been pushed in two months. However, the one class I taught (the other period was my plan period), which was Reading, was awesome. I have 5 young men in this class - one is out with a fever - and they are such good people. They are really into the novel we are reading and we had such a good discussion about it.
Today was Kathy Keasling, my substitute teacher's last day. Thank you, thank you, Kathy. I know I have said this to you many times - but words cannot express what a blessing you were for my class, our staff and for me.
My friend Paula came last night, brought us each a great salad from Outback, we drank wine and had a wonderful visit. Thanks, Paula. What we would do without friends?
GOOD NEWS! My cardiologist's nurse called today and gave me permission to NOT wear my monitor at night while I sleep (do the circle dance). It makes me want to go to bed right now! I have to keep the monitor close by in case I have any 'symptoms' - but I really don't notice symptoms while I sleep - in fact, I haven't felt any symptoms for quite some time.
Snow is predicted tonight. I have heard everything from flurries to 2 to 4 inches. I vote for the latter - complete with a snow day. Ok, I am dreaming - but a girl's gotta dream.
I now feel like I am taking two to three steps forward a day and just one half or one step back. I am gaining on this 'thing' that has invaded my life so completely. I am still far from healthy - but I again feel blessed to have come this far.