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“Holding Up the Universe”

One of my precious students brought me her favorite book, so of course I had to read it. The book is "Holding up the Universe" by Jennifer Niven. I read this book in the four hour drive to Branson. It was a super easy and fast read. It wasn't broken up into chapters, but little snipets of the two main characters lives. This book encourages acceptance of not only your own body and mind, but others as well. It addresses the harsh world of bullying in high school and how to overcome it. 10/10 will recommend to my students!

Darn COVID

I hate COVID. Maddox has had a cough since he had parainfluenza last May. He literally has not stopped coughing. Every time he coughs, we get dirty looks. He gets tested just about every time he goes to the doctor. Not to mention, I have chronic cough due to my allergies. He also probably has them. COVID has made it to where normal manerisms are plauged. The normal sneezes, coughs, and congestion are frowned upon. People with allergies are afraid to be themselves because of the dirty looks we get. It is a hard time right now for me and my kiddo.

Update on the ankle

Well, Troyce's ankle is not as bad as we thought which is great! We should get his truck back from the body shop tomorrow, and back to school on Tuesday! Here's to hoping no more virtual learning this year and great health for everyone.

No thanks, 2022

Well, 2022 has already not been kind to us. Troyce has an avulsion fracture on his ankle and may need surgery. He's off work for 3-4 weeks and worker's comp is only going to pay 66% of his salary. Pray for us the next few weeks...I have 3 dependents!!