Thankful

Today I'm thankful. On Thursday, Leslie called me to tell me that she is no longer teaching 4th grade. My initial reaction was shock. But then she explained to me that her principal had moved her into a new teaching position. Basically, Leslie will be working with students to develop their reading skills. This new position removes the stress of her preparing for daily lectures and classroom activities. Instead, she now has the flexibility to work with students on a more individualized basis. It's a win-win situation for both her and her class of 4th graders.

I didn't really even know how to pray, but I knew that Leslie's physical strength was not such that she could keep up the pace to teach a regular class. I couldn't imagine a solution. But her principal took it upon herself to solve this challenge. I don't even have the words to describe the relief I feel, nor the thankfulness I have in my heart for the administration and teachers at her school. She has been loved and cared for in ways that go beyond my imagination.

The radiation and chemo continue to drain her strength. This weekend will be her first break from radiation and my hope is that her body will regain much of the strength she needs to start back with the radiation treatments on Monday.

Tomorrow, my parents are set to come up and get the kids to go and play and allow Leslie and I to have some much needed time together. I hope to also be able to make some headway on a paper that I need to complete for seminary.