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A Teacher’s Journey: Jamie S.


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Jamie
6/28/2020
9:29:06 AM

Morgellons -

Hello, everyone.

It has been a long time since I posted in my own thread, other than in response to someone else.

I am enjoying my “summer vacation” from teaching because it is so permanent! Retirement has allowed me to get more restorative sleep (I have even begun to dream again, which means I am experiencing deeper levels of sleep instead of insomnia). I am hydrating myself better from the time I get up until the time I start to wind down for the night. My stress level is way down. I have refused to allow my mind to become stressed over my upcoming move to North Carolina...or anything/anyone else, for that matter. I absolutely cannot follow a strict keto diet without a gall bladder, so I am working very hard to eat in a way that is plant-based and gut-healing. It’s a process. All of my issues started in my gut a long time ago. It’s time to finally resolve them.

I have had some students reach out to me already. I guess they miss their teacher a little bit! It’s really nice to hear from them. It tells me that I made a huge difference. Even though I made a lot of bad decisions for myself related to my health over the course of my 32-year career, I absolutely did not make a mistake about teaching adolescents. I have so many incredible and positive memories that keep me going when this illness brings me down.

I’m also working very hard at staying calm and positive. I am finally reading the Bible from start to finish. I read every day: sometimes a lot, sometimes just a little. I have made my way through Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus (oh, Leviticus was a tough read!), and have now started Numbers. I pray every day. Interestingly, I hear God talking to me a lot more. Perhaps I just needed my life to be quiet enough to hear Him.

I keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all!

Jamie


Jamie
6/16/2020
10:50:24 AM

Morgellons -

Hi, Linda! I hope you and Mackenzie are doing well!

Retirement is already wonderful! I need to get the hurdle of moving done next. I hate packing boxes, I really do. Karen and I are gluttons for punishment, in more ways than one.

I hope your stomach is better!

Love you, girl!



Linda Allen
6/13/2020
9:33:47 AM

Morgellons -

Hi Jamie,

It's so good to hear that you are retiring and how exciting to be moving. The weather will be so much better and you'll be free to take walks, bicycle and just taking time to heal without tons of stress. It will be like a whole new life almost.

I cant imagine that you wont get so much better in a shorter amount of time.

I'm glad you're coming to the calls again too. You are a dear friend.

Love
Linda



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